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Welcome to our Toy Library!

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

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.

Toy Library Weekly Timetable

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10.00 – 10.45
The Church of St John the Baptist M&T group
Church Lane,
Aldenham
WD25 8BE
11/1/2010 – 29/3/2010
Not 15/2/2010
9.30 -11.30
The BECC
Shakespeare Drive
Borehamwood
WD6 2FD
From 5/1/2010
9.30 - 10.30
PB1
Chace Ave
Potters Bar
EN6 5NP
From 6/1/2010
9.15 - 10.15
St James M&T group
High Street
Bushey
WD23 1BD
14/1/2010 – 25/3/2010
Not 18/2/2010
10.30 - 11.45
Shenley Chapel
Radlett Lane
Shenley
WD7 9DW
From 8/1/2010
10.00 – 12.00
The Hartspring Community Centre
Hartspring Lane
Watford
WD23 2BJ
11/1/2010 – 29/3/2010
Not 15/2/2010
12.45 – 1.45
St Saviours Catholic Church
96 The Crescent
Abbots Langley
WD5 0DS
12/1/2010 – 30/3/2010
Not 16/2/2010
11.00 - 12.00
Holy Trinity Church
Frogmore
AL2 2JT
13/1/2010 – 10/2/2010
10.30 - 11.30
Bricket Wood United Reform Church
West Riding
Bricket Wood
AL2 3QR
14/1/2010 – 25/3/2010
Not 18/2/2010
 
1.30 – 2.30
Radlett Library
Aldenham Avenue
Radlett
WD7 8HL
11/1/2010 – 29/3/2010
Not 15/2/2010
2.30 – 3.30
Phillimore Centre
Phillimore Place
Radlett
WD7 8NN
12/1/2010 – 30/3/2010
Not 16/2/2010
2.00 - 3.00
South Mimms Village Hall
Blanche Lane
South Mimms
Potters Bar EN6
6/1/2010 – 31/3/2010
Not 17/2/2010
   

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 Children playingand 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 for children’s parties or special events?

We have air flow equipment available and activity chests for hire. The air flows are themed – under the sea, Thomas the Tank engine and football. Call the Children’s Centre office (Tel: 020 8386 4038) to find out more. To understand how activity chests benefit your child's learning, see the principles factsheet below.

See air flows in the Photo Gallery

Terms and Conditions

  1. The airflows are unsuitable for children over the age of 5.
  2. It is the hirer’s responsibility to supervise children playing with this equipment at all times.
  3. If this equipment gets dam aged, please tell us.
  4. Please return equipment in the containers provided, clean and useable for the next hirer.

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

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