Libraries - toy libraries
We have one toy library in the borough based at Littleborough
Library. Toys can only be issued and returned at
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.
The toys in the collection can be found on the Library Catalogue
but are not available for reservation.
Library catalogue
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.
Toy library for childcare professionals
PEARLS (Play, Education, Arts, Reusable’s and Lending
Service) provides toys as resource for everyone involved
in the provision of childcare and education from childminders and
private nurseries through to schools and playgroups.
There is a wide range of equipment available to hire such as
table top toys and larger outdoor play equipment along with some
educational and specialized resources. We have a large stock of
sensory equipment including bubble tubes and fibre optic
carpets.
Our opening hours are:
Tuesday 9am-3pm
Wednesday 1pm-7pm
Thursday 11am-5pm
Contact PEARLS
for more information.
Existing customers can also order items from our online
retail catalogue using the online order form.
Pearls Retail
catalogue(416kb pdf file)
Pearls Online
Order Form (201kb Word doc)
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.
Contact us at PEARLS
for more information.