In addition to checking toys out and back in, toy librarians keep an eye on the children and encourages safe, cooperative play. The idea reemerged and gained popularity in the united states in the 60s and 70s with the passage of head start and other legislation. You can choose and borrow toys then bring them back in to exchange for others, just like library books, and without having to purchase new ones. We are a not for profit charitable trust who exist primarily to let children play.
The public can view three separate pages within this toys page by selecting from the dropdown box. Toy libraries offer a range of quality toys, puzzles, games and learning activities for members to hire for a set period of time. Havelock north plunket toy library is not for profit and run entirely by motivated volunteers whose aim is to promote and encourage the value of learning through play. Play is a childs work, and toys are the tools for play. Support agreements may not be used for 3rd party expenses, such as bar code labels, bar code scanners, filemaker software, etc.
The invercargill toy library, at the gladstone scout hall, is a nonprofit organisation run by a voluntary committee with support from our member families that serves five main purposes. The halswell toy library inc htl is a nonprofit community service run by a. We loan approximately 1,500 toys, games, puzzles and dvds to families with young children up to around the age of six. Toy libraries children businesses in waikato waikato. Here you can view our toy catalogue and see our newest toys. Whitby toy library toy library, toy libraries, toys, play. Each toy librarys public website has a toys page where the public can view the toys you have in your library. They can view your entire toy range, your popular toys and your most recently purchased toys. Toy library management software mibasenz is a toy library management systems designed for toy libraries with a very accessible and affordable cost.
The lend engine is a software system to help you manage your toy library. Access to a wide range of educational toys suitable for every stage of child development. If you are a member you can reserve toys and book your duties online. Setls is a modern online library software system, suitable for toy libraries and other resource lending. Setls is a modern, powerful and userfriendly software designed toy libraries, created by melissa makin in 2014.
We are a notforprofit organisation operating in parnell, auckland since 2009. New engine, new installation options, new update options. Plunket toy libraries allow you to borrow a range of toys to suit the age and stages of your child. We welcome children, their families and caregivers to come and borrow over 1,000 toys, games, puzzles and equipment, which are made available for a minimal annual subscription fee. Over 200 families are active members with an average attendance of 2530 families per day. Athenaeum, the venerable library management package has had a ground up rewrite. We are currently closed until further notice due to covid 19.
Masterton community toy library is a notforprofit, registered charity branching from tlfnz toy library federation of new zealand. A wide selection of carefully chosen resources that reflect family life and diversity and uphold an antibias approach to play, care and education for young children, their parents and carers and those working with them in brighton and hove. Use it to track your toys, members, memberships, loans and any payments or fees. Hoping our members and those in our community are safe and well in their bubbles. The library makes it possible for every family to experience quality play though an up to date and extensive selection of toys and equipment. Koha library software the worlds first free and open source library system koha is a fully featured, scalable library management system. We have a huge range of toys that help children develop their imagination, encourage sharing and also teach them the skills for school. The halswell toy library inc htl is a nonprofit community service run by a voluntary committee, providing good quality toys for hire 6 months 5 years old. The toy library federation of nz is the national body to which individual toy libraries belong. Some athenaeum updates have minimum third party software requirements. Masterton community toy library strongly believes in opening up new opportunities with a yes. Mibase desktop was first developed 15 years ago in australia with the help of the sandringham toy library now called the bayside toy library.
We aim to involve families in a welcoming and inclusive environment. By joining and becoming a member you are entitled to hire toys, games, and puzzles for a period of 2 weeks 4 weeks if living rurally. Mibase provides digital management systems, both cloud and desktop applications to toy libraries in australia and new zealand. Pegasus toy library mibasenz toy library management system. Working members are expected to help out at the toy library sessions once a term. Ashburton toy library incnz, ashburton, new zealand. Avoid consumerism while also teaching the values of sharing and responsibility. Powered by mibasenz toy library management software. The omokoroa toy library is a nonprofit organisation which provides a wide range of toys, games and puzzles to families with young children in the local community. We are proud to have opened new zealand s first purely online toy library right here in rolleston. You are in the australian branch, if you have a toy library in australia, please contact us, if you have a toy library in new zealand go to our new zealand branch website. Manage your toy library items, members, payments and repairs online. The mornington toy and games library uses a specialised toy library software system called mibase to manage its toys and memberships.
The toy library federation of nz tlfnz acts as a support mechanism to existing and new not for profit toy libraries. The lincoln toy library provides access to an extensive range of good quality toys. With toylibrary, kids play with the brands they love and use their creativity and imagination, while parents save time and money. Whangarei community toy library provides an affordable toy lending service to whanau of whangarei. Mibase toy library management software mibase provides digital management systems, both cloud and desktop applications to toy libraries in australia and new zealand. Otautau toy library is a vibrant and growing nonprofit charitable organisation providing fun and education toys to the children of otautau and surrounding districts. Sometimes, they join in the childrens activities for instance, showing them how to play a game. Community playlink is a registered charity operating free toy libraries and supporting toddler groups in southampton. Welcome to the masterton community toy library play is the way to learn, persevere, imagine, create, inspire, and have fun. Starting with a clean slate, we optimised athenaeum internally allowing future growth and.
The grey lynn toy library community toy library for grey. Toylibrary is the leading monthly toy service in the us. Mibase is accessible and affordable to toy libraries small and large. The taranaki toy library has over 1500 toys available for hire to provide young children with learning through play experiences. St peters church, 7 harrison rd, ellerslie, auckland 1060. Pegasus toy library parklands, learning through play. Timaru christian school, room 2, 10 quarry road, timaru. Members on duty are eligible for free toy rental for a two week period. Documentation mibase new zealand mibase nz toy library. Its a cloud version and you dont need any software to run it, just an internet connection. Toy libraries australia tla is the peak body for over 280 notforprofit toy libraries across australia. Development is sponsored by libraries of varying types and sizes, volunteers, and support companies worldwide. Welcome to the christchurch south toy library play is fundamental to child development.
Mibase desktop was first developed 15 years ago with the help of the sandringham toy library now called the bayside toy library. Mega provides free cloud storage with convenient and powerful alwayson privacy. We have a large range of over 1500 toys including ride ons, dolls houses, theme sets such as thomas the tank engine, duplo, infant and toddler toys, games, puzzles, role play toys and dress ups. Mibase desktop was first developed 15 years ago with the help of the sandringham toy library now called the. Every toy library is supervised by a toy librarian. Toy library directory as always, i encourage you to contact the toy library to confirm hours of service. Rangiora toy library is a vibrant and growing nonprofit charitable organisation providing fun and educational toys to the children of north canterbury. We are the peak body for over 280 toy libraries in australia and is a nonprofit incorporated association. All members will be notified when we are able to open again. Membership is open to anyone interested in toy libraries. Another year might be used for an athenaeum upgrade with a 45 minute remote training session and 2 hours of telephone support. As a member you are entitled to hire 4 toys, 4 puzzles and 4 costumes for your family. Currently our toy library is closed with the covid19 lockdown. A lekotek is a toy and play library with a specific focus on children with special needs.
You can join the toy library as a working member, a full member, or a casual member. Website for toy libraries without their own website, they can use the mibase website to communicate with members and display their toy catalog. Guaranteed to delight, entertain and distract boys and girls of all ages from newborn up. Click on the about button for more information or email.
Members on duty are eligible for free toy rental for a. When you become a member of the toy library, you are not only reducing your waste and plastic footprint, you are affordably able to choose up to seven toys puzzles games every two weeks that will set children on the right course for the future. Let your children indulge their latest passion or craze without breaking the bank. Setls is now used in 81 toy libraries, resource centres, special needs libraries, centres and therapy practices. Our inventory of toys promotes physical activity, fine motor movement, imagination, creativity, problemsolving, roleplay, construction, matching, sharing, active listening as well as other social, physical and mental skills. We promote the importance and the value of play and aim to raise the profile of toy libraries in the community by publicising the. Here you can make reservations online, renew your toys, browse our selection, book your duties and see our latest toys. Mibase provides digital management systems to toy libraries in new zealand. We act as a support to new and existing notforprofit toy libraries. The north shore community toy library on aucklands north shore is run by highly motivated and skilled volunteers that want to make a difference by growing our children into resilient citizen our volunteers spend combined 40 hours per week and support inclusion.
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