Member Entitlements
Membership entitles you to borrow up to 4 toy/activities, 4 Puzzles and 4books/DVDs for up to 4 weeks at a time with no additional charges.
Member Responsibilities
We ask that you try and really take care of borrowed toys while you have them on loan for the benefit of the whole Toy Library community. When kids are around though pieces do get lost and toys do get broken from time to time!
There is a minimum $5 per piece replacement fee for any missing pieces (some pieces with greater value are charged at higher prices depending on what it costs to replace them eg Schleich animals etc). You may borrow the toy for an additional 1 month period to try and locate any missing pieces. If the toy becomes inoperable due to the missing piece, you will need to replace the toy or pay a negotiated replacement fee.
If a toy breaks due to reasonable wear and tear or because it is in poor condition there is no charge. However, if a toy is broken due to inappropriate use or neglect, including damage by pets, you will be charged the full cost of replacing the toy or you may replace the toy yourself.
Please ensure your pets do not chew on any toys, or you will be charged for their replacement.
All toys must be cleaned before they are returned.
Toys must be returned on or before the 4 week hire period. A late return fee of $1 per toy may be charged per week overdue.
To contact the toy Library please email the Toy Librarian at: toy.library@ccas.org.au
What ages are the toys suitable for?
Our toys are suitable for children aged 0-6.
We have been asked if we are happy to take toy donations.
Yes we welcome donations of good quality wooden and plastic toys. We are unable to accept donations of stuffed toys as we have no way of ensuring they remain clean and hygienic.
How do I join?
You can join the Toy Library any time we are open for borrowing.
To join you just need to fill in a membership form, show your License to confirm your ID, pay your membership fee (cash, EFTPOS or direct deposit) and you are ready to borrow straight away!.
Parents should supervise their child’s play. CCA FDC Toy Library is not responsible for any damage or injury to any property or person arising from the use of the borrowed toys.
Borrowing
- Toys are lent for a maximum period of 4 weeks.
- All toys have an identification number and must be complete on return or fines may be payable.
- If toys are lost, borrowing rights may be suspended until the toy is found or replacement cost is paid.
- Members must take care of the Library’s toys. Although, normal wear and tear is expected.
- Keep toys inside your house or at least under cover. If left outside in all types of weather, toys will be damaged.
Returning
- Members must wash or wipe toys with a diluted solution of antiseptic or disinfectant. Please be careful not to remove the identification number on the toy.
- Please return toys complete and in the condition they were borrowed, in their bag/container. Puzzles should be returned made up.
- Please tell coordinators if there are missing pieces or if toys have been damaged, as they cannot be lent out again unless complete and in good condition.
- If your child is suffering from a communicable disease, please do not borrow toys until he/she is well. However, should your child have an infectious disease whilst toys are on loan, please disinfect them and leave in the sun to dry before returning them to the Toy Library and informing the co-ordinator on duty.
- Families who persistently return toys late or in an unacceptable condition can be penalized by a suspension of membership.
- Toys should only be returned during Toy Library hours and not left outside the library door. Toys remain the responsibility of the borrower until received by the toy librarian.
