Toy libraries
There are 17 toy libraries available for parents and carers in
the borough:
- One in Littleborough Library, administered by the Library
Service
- 16 in children's centres across the borough
Toys and other play resources are also available for hire
to childcare professionals.
Littleborough Library
You do not have to be registered as a borrower at Littleborough
Library to borrow the toys. If you have a barcoded library card
from any library in the borough you can borrow the toys.
Toys can only be issued and returned at Littleborough
Library.
The toys in the collection can be found on the
Library catalogue but are not available for
reservation.
This project has been funded by Littleborough Families
Association. The association has also created a colour browsing
catalogue of the collection which is available in the library.
PEARLS Co-operative
Pearls Co-operative is a local company supplying low cost
stationery, arts and crafts materials to schools, nurseries,
playgroups, community groups, community artists and many local
businesses.
PEARLS (Play, Education, Arts, Reusables and Lending Service)
was established 21 ago and was previously known as Rochdale Play
Resource Centre. In April 2010 it became a workers co-operative and
is based at Units 14/15 Globe Park, Moss Bridge Road, Rochdale OL16
5EB.
Alongside the scrap materials donated by local businesses, staff
include qualified play workers and artists and are able to give
help and advice. Opening hours are:
Mon: 10am - 5pm
Tue: 10am - 5pm
Wed: 10am - 7pm
Thu: 10am - 5pm
Fri: Appointment only
Sat: 10am - 2pm
Contact PEARLS on
tel: 01706 861811 or visit www.pearlscoop.co.uk.
Toy library for parents and carers
There are 16 toy libraries in Children’s
Centres across the borough where carers and families can become
members and, for a small cost, borrow toys and equipment on a
regular basis.
Each toy library has a variety of equipment
including: puzzles, jigsaws, construction, educational toys, games
and many more enabling children to explore different aspects of
play and fun.
You can become a member of the toy library at
any of our Children's Centres throughout the borough.