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Our PhilosophyEchuca Moama Toy Library aims to provide children between the ages of birth to 12 years with a variety of good quality, carefully chosen toys which foster the learning of specific skills, as well as providing the child with enjoyment and a sense of achievement through play. We provide services and resources to families, community groups and organizations in a caring and friendly manner at reasonable cost.
Roster DutyMembers are asked to do a 1 hour roster duty approximately 4 times per year as well as assist with our annual stocktake. Being on roster duty means helping with the borrowing and returning of toys, alongside a more experienced member. Stocktake is usually conducted once a year. Many hands make light work of this tedious but important activity.
Care of ToysWhen borrowing an item from the Echuca Moama Toy Library the item is your responsibility while on loan. Toys shouldn’t be left outside overnight, including bikes, slides and climbing frames. We would appreciate members to treat Toy Library toys and toy packaging with all reasonable care. Please return toys in their bags/boxes in a clean and dry condition.
SafetyEchuca Moama Toy Library follows ‘Toy Libraries Victoria’ recommendations as much as possible. Warning labels are posted on toys that have small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age or those who still put items in their
mouths. For safety, please follow the guidelines below: · Check all toys and parts for safety before allowing children access to them. · Inform Duty Members if any of the toys are broken, have lost their warning labels, have been repaired or you feel they are unsafe in any way. · Do not allow children access to packaging, boxes, plastic bags, straps, netting, etc. which we use to store the toys. · Provide helmets and protective gear for use with bikes and ride-on toys. · Ensure that children have adequate supervision while using the toys. · Ensure that the toy is appropriate for the age and ability of the child. · Ensure that the toy is used in the appropriate manner and for the purpose in which it was intended. · Supervise your children while visiting the Toy Library. Thank you for your help in making the Toy Library safe as well as fun! 
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Joining Fee(Subscriptions are for 12 months from date of joining.)
$60 per family $45 concession $40 Limited membership (4 borrowings per year) Borrowing ToysTOY ALLOCATION Maximum of 5 toys per member plus 2 puzzles and/or game and/or fancy dress *A fancy dress, game or puzzle may be borrowed in place of a larger toy.
BORROWING PERIOD The borrowing period is for up to 4 weeks, with no fees for overdue items. CHECKING TOYS All members are strongly encouraged to check toys before their children play with them, preferably at the time of borrowing. If a piece is missing or damaged please speak to the person on duty or contact a committee member. We ask that they be returned to the Toy Library before being borrowed by another member. Lost/Damaged or Overdue ToysLOST OR DAMAGED TOYS As parents ourselves we understand that damage and loss can occur – please don’t worry about this unduly, but let us know when you return your toys. We make small additional charges for the following:
· Missing piece or missing bag $2 per item (refundable on items return) · Damaged piece due to wear & tear or a design fault no charge · Other minor damage $2 per item · Complete toy lost or major damage referred to Committee, treated Individually OVERDUE TOYS Toys are on loan for up to four weeks. We are happy to give up to one week (ie. Three sessions of Toy Library) after the due date to return toys. You are more than welcome email the Toy Library on info@emtl.com.au or if you need to extend your borrowing period. However please be aware that some toys are popular and in high demand so we do not encourage borrowing for extended times out of consideration to other members. 
Your Toy Library CommitteeThe Echuca Moama Toy Library is run on a co-operative basis by all financial
members. Committee meetings are held at the Toy Library. All members are welcome to attend. Please give some thought to joining the committee to ensure that the Toy Library remains a viable service for the children of Echuca Moama and surrounds. Please feel free to contact us on info@emtl.com.au |