Sunday, August 29, 2010

TOY LIBRARIES

                     THE TOY LIBRARY                                              
Kids always have fun playing with "new" toys. For a small annual fee, toy libraries allows you to borrow toys instead of buying them so your kids always have something new to enjoy. The Toy Library is a great way for your family to reduce clutter in your home, save money, and meet other like-minded families.




DAVIS TOY AND RESOURCE LIBRARY

Toy Library:
The Toy Library contains a variety of durable toys for young children such as: sand toys, blocks, infant & toddler toys, dolls and doll houses, puzzles, musical instruments, play food and dishes, animal figurines, toys for children with special needs and more! Come and check it out!


Resource Library:
The Resource Library contains an extensive collection of books, audio tapes, CD's and video tapes on parenting issues, child development (birth through teens), activities to do with children, choosing child care, special needs, and much more!

Annual Fee: $20 (prorated to $10 after January 1st)
Can check out up to three toys and three books/videos at a time.
Toys and books may be checked out for a three week period.


 
Davis Toy and Resource Library Hours:
Tuesday:  9am -3pm
Wednesday: 9am -3pm
Thursday: 9am -3pm

Location:
600 A St, Davis, CA



 For more information, please call (530) 757-5695 or (800) 723-3001 or visit:

http://cityofdavis.org/cs/childcare/library.cfm



WEST SACRAMENTO TOY LIBRARY

The West Sacramento Toy Library provides many toys and games for children of all ages. The toys are safe, educational, and most of all FUN!  It also allows you to exchange toys so you always have something new and exciting for your children to play with. A maximum of 5 toys can be checked out for a three week period.


West Sac Toy Library Hours:
Monday 11 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 4 pm to 7 pm
Thursday 11 am to 2 pm
Saturday 12 pm to 3 pm

Location:
Arthur F. Turner Community Library
1212 Merkley Avenue
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-6465

LOCATION: 1212 Merkley Ave





WOODLAND TOY LIBRARY



Located in downtown Woodland next to Freeman Park, the Woodland Toy Library (WTL) is a community-based organization open to all Yolo County families, as well as family daycare providers and day care centers. Library has about 600 age-appropriate toys for infants, preschoolers, and grade-schoolers.
 
Examples of the interesting and fun items you will find on our shelves include:


Train sets ~ Dollhouses ~ Musical instruments ~ Ride-on toys ~ Dress up clothes ~ Dinosaurs and animal figures ~ Puppet theatres ~ Fisher-Price ~ Blocks and building toys ~ Wooden puzzles ~ Board games ~ Large play trucks ~ Potato sacks ~ Play kitchens and cookware ~ Little Tykes ~ Ring and beanbag toss ~

Annual fee: $15 or volunteer*
Members can check out up to three items for a three-week period.

Modest fines are charged for late, lost, or damaged toys.


*Volunteers earn their membership by working the front desk and checking toys in and out during library hours. for a 90 min shift each month. (children are welcome will you work your shift)
Volunteering encouraged because the more volunteers available, the more hours the library can be open.

Woodland Toy Library Hours:
Fridays 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturdays 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location:
1017 Main Street, Woodland CA

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