Children's Centres & Facilities

Toy Library

Welcome to our Toy Library!

Please feel free to browse and choose toys for your children to enjoy.

Browse Toy Catalogue (pdf, 1.5mb)

Toy Library Leaflet

How to order the toys

You can either pre-order the toys for collection at the next Toy Library or arrange for home delivery for just £2 (delivery/collection) If you wish to order by telephone, please ring 020 8386 4038 or Email Janet.Maddison@hertsmereleisure.co.uk.

About the Toy Library

Toy library sessions will be run from a variety of venues, giving parents/carers and their children the opportunity to hire a variety of quality toys and books at low cost.

Our main Toy Library is based at the Children’s Centre in Borehamwood with a satellite Toy Library at the Children’s Centre in Potters Bar.

Summer Toy Library Schedule 02–27 August

Centre	Address	Day	Times
Hartspring Centre	Park Avenue Bushey WD23 2BJ	Monday	10:00 – 12:00
The BECC Children’s Centre	Shakespeare Drive Off Furzehill Road Borehamwood WD6 2FD	Tuesday	9:30 – 12:00
PB1 Children’s Centre	Chace Avenue Potters Bar EN6 5NP	Wednesday	9:30 - 11:30
Park Street Village Hall	Olivers Close Park Street AL2 2NJ	Thursday	10:00 - 12:00

Have you considered the benefits of play to you and your family?

Play is good for all age groups. It combines a whole host of mental and physical benefits to individuals and families alike. Apart from just being enjoyable, it is:

• Healthy
• Educational
• Sociable
• Recreational
• Great for family bonding
• Fun!

Psychologists have identified numerous ways that play helps childhood development. It enhances:

• Thinking power
• Mental fitness
• Practical knowledge
• Personal and emotional well-being
• Physical development
• Social skills

What is a Toy Library?

Toy Libraries allow parents/carers and children to access a variety of different toys and books at low cost. They work just as ordinary libraries do, enabling toys to be hired for short periods of time.

Hertsmere Toy Library is committed to:

• Providing good quality toys to hire
• Providing a wide range of toys suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-school children.
• Giving information, ideas and support for playing with your child
• Being a resource for the community groups e.g. Pre-schools and Parent and Toddler groups

How do I become a member of Hertsmere Toy Library?

Simply drop in to either the Children’s Centre at Borehamwood or Potter Bar and give us your details.

How much will it cost to become a member?

Annual Membership fees

Family membership	£6.00
Discounted membership for families on benefit	£3.00
Childminders	£6.00
Pre-school setting	£8.00
Membership renewals	£3.00

When can I use the Toy Library?

There will be regularly Play and Stay sessions held at both the Children’s Centres at Borehamwood and Potters Bar where you and your child can enjoy and get involved in a range of play activities as well as having a chance to look at the range of toys available to hire. To find out when the next Play and Stay session is either look on the Hertsmere Leisure website or drop in to one of the Children’s Centres.

How long can I hire the toys for?

Toys can be hired for 1 week at a time. The cost of hiring a toy will vary depending on its size/value. Prices range from 50p - £2 a week.

What happens if the toy gets broken?

If toys are broken or lost whilst on hire, please don’t worry about telling us, it may be something that could be sorted out.

Have you got any equipment on topics?

We have activities chests for hire which benefit your child’s learning.

Hertsmere Toy Library is a member of the National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries.

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