To ensure the smooth running of the library and in fairness to all members, please note and observe the following membership conditions:
Membership:
Annual membership will be one year from the date of registration.
Members are responsible for notifying the Librarian of any changes to their registration details (address, telephone number, e-mail).
Membership may be cancelled at the discretion of the Committee.
New memberships must be paid prior to any toys being issued.
Annual membership renewal that has not been paid within one month of the due date will be assumed to have resigned as a member of the Library. Such a member will not however be released from unpaid fines or other fees.
The Library is closed for public holidays, and also for a period during the December/January holidays. Please check the noticeboard at the Library and our Facebook page for opening and closing dates or changes. We endeavour to give plenty of notice for closures where possible.
Health & Safety:
Please do not bring sick children into the Toy Library. If the Librarian cannot work because of sickness, and a replacement cannot be found, the Library may be closed at short notice. Last minute changes will be posted on our Facebook page.
We ask that all members clean the toys before returning them to the Library, and that extra vigilance is taken if children have been sick as viruses can live on hard surfaces for a few days. Please refer to the "Tips for Cleaning Toys" guideline.
It is our aim to provide and provide the safe use of toys. Please let us know of any safety concerns you may have about a toy. The Toy Library is not responsible for any damage to person or property caused during the use of Toy Library property.
Borrowing Toys:
Toys are issued for a period of two weeks (we offer 1 week grace before fines are issued).
A member may take out up to 8 toys per visit (new members - 3 toys for first 3 visits).
All members must count toys by the description on the box before they are issued, as once they are issued, they are the full responsibility of the member.
Please do not exchange toys with other members or friends or borrow toys on their behalf
Please care for toys so that others may continue to enjoy them after you. Never leave toys outside unless that is what they are intended for. Where possible, place outdoor toys in a sheltered area when not in use to prevent them from weathering and becoming too dirty.
Returning Toys:
All toys must be returned clean, undamaged, and with all pieces including the boxes and instructions, present
Puzzles should be assembled
When returning toys, members are required to remain with their toys and help the Librarian to count the pieces
Toys returned a week or more overdue will incur a fine of $2 per week per toy
Toys must be cleaned before they are returned. Always clean toys at least one day before return (to allow time to dry thoroughly). If a toy is returned in a dirty condition the toy will be re-issued for another two weeks in order for it to be taken back home to be cleaned.
Health & Safety:
Please do not bring sick children into the Toy Library. If the Librarian cannot work because of sickness, and a replacement cannot be found, the Library may be closed at short notice. Last minute changes will be posted on our Facebook page.
We ask that all members clean the toys before returning them to the Library, and that extra vigilance is taken if children have been sick as viruses can live on hard surfaces for a few days. Please refer to the "Tips for Cleaning Toys" guideline.
It is our aim to provide and provide the safe use of toys. Please let us know of any safety concerns you may have about a toy. The Toy Library is not responsible for any damage to person or property caused during the use of Toy Library property.