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PLANNING A TOY LIBRARY

Are you thinking of starting a Toy Library ?  

Have a look at the following resources to help you in the planning process.  

A Toy Library can be a valuable community resource if it's planned and managed well.  
In our experience, a Toy Library needs at least one full-time, paid Toy Librarian to manage the administration and repair of toys.  In the start-up phase, a number of hours will need to be allocated to categorising, marking & protecting the toys - volunteers or support staff will help speed up this process.
We recommend that at least 2 persons involved with the project or Organisation attend ALL-SA's  5-day Skills Development through Play Actions and Toy Management Training Course before planning or buying toys for the project.

Start the Toy Library with it's objectives firmly in place - make your impact instant and long-lasting!

ALL-SA would also love to hear about your Toy Library - send us some details about your project and the community you serve.  This helps us to provide accurate statistics about the status and services of Toy Libraries in South Africa and share useful information & resources with you.  Send the details to ALL-SA's Head Office.

Planning a Toy Library   (45kb)

Planning Checklist   (32kb)