07-03-2021
Happy Children’s Day to all your little ones! Wish them all healthy and happy!
Here''s the Newsletter March 2021 from the Northcote Toy Library.
Bullet points:
A, BIG PROMOTION! ONE month free membership will be added to an existing member, when a new member is referred, maximum TWO months;
B, The Northcote Toy Library Coloring Contest 2021
Details:
1, Change in Terms and conditions of Membership. Loan limits: 7 toys per family.
After taken into consideration of all the opinions we gathered from almost all of our members and the experience we heard from other toy libraries, the committee team agreed to make the following change.
We change from
“1 kid: 7 toys(1 big toy, 2 medium toys, 4 small ones)
2 and more kids: 13 toys(2 bigs, 5 mediums, 6 smalls)”
To
“7 toys(1 big toy, 2 medium toys, 4 small ones) per family”
Please note, continue using of our service means you’re agreed with such change, if you have any questions please talk to us in person or through email or leave message on Facebook.
2, Toy Library Awareness Week 2021 Activities
A, BIG PROMOTION! ONE month free membership will be added to an existing member, when a new member is referred, maximum TWO months;
As a non-profit community organization, to decrease the number of toys in landfill, help our children learn from playing toys, we try to get our name known by more families in the neighborhood. We cannot do this with all your help!
Please support us by getting more families know about our service! In return, we’ll add one free membership to your account once you successfully refer a new member. And the new member will receive a huge Toy Library carrying bag as a welcome gift.
The promotion ends on 31th March.
B, The Northcote Toy Library Coloring Contest 2021
We’d love to get our toy library lighten up by all the colourful artworks from your little artists! We’ll have them pasted on our cupboards, so every time you visit with your little ones, they’ll be delighted to see their works too! Please find the coloring sheet below and share with as many families as you can!
The contest ends on 30th March, the result will be revealed on 31th March on Facebook.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hRZ0c3Qjltc2MFHGdvjaWYLVSpXhzWCH/view?usp=sharing
3, DVDs sale
We notice as there''re less families using DVD players, our beloved DVDs are not going out very often. In order to make room for new toys, we decided to sell them! $2 for each, $5 for three, or make a donation for a bulk buy, which would be even better! Come quickly to grab a bargain as you know we only have a limited stock! All the money raised will be used to purchase new toys!
Please find a list of what we have on Facebook.
4, Level 2 process and cleaning guidance
Level 2 Process:
Our process for ensuring we adhere to MoH guidelines and keep everyone safe are as follows:
Parent Help: We will not have parent helpers during Level 2. We will be in touch with those who are signed up to work to reschedule.
Cleaning check-list:
We are taking a zero-tolerant approach. Anyone who returns toys dirty will be fined. If this becomes an on-going problem your membership may be revoked.
18-02-2021
Dear families,
The library is open!
We are back to our normal operating hours: Tuesday 9:30-11:00, Saturday 9:30-12:00 and Sunday 2:30-4:00.
Level 2 Process:
Our process for ensuring we adhere to MoH guidelines and keep everyone safe are as follows:
Parent Help: We will not have parent helpers during Level 2. We will be in touch with those who are signed up to work to reschedule.
Cleaning guidelines:
PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY, OUR VOLUNTEERS AND OUR LIBRARIAN RETURN YOUR TOYS CLEAN!
Toys must be thoroughly clean, dry and hygienic on arrival at the Library.
Cleaning check-list:
The Librarian and volunteers will be checking and deciding whether or not a toy has been returned in a clean condition.
We are taking a zero-tolerant approach. Anyone who returns toys dirty will be fined. If this becomes an on-going problem your membership may be revoked.
If you have any questions please let us know on email or via Facebook Messenger.
We look forward to seeing you back at the library.
Regards,
Northcote Toy Library Team
03-12-2020
SUMMER HOURS & STOCK TAKE
Below are some key dates for the end of 2020 and into 2021.
12th December: no new toys will be issued from 12 December. Only returns.
15th December: no new toys will be issued. Only returns.
17th December: last open day of the year. All toys need to be brought back for stock take. $10 fine per toy for toys not returned.
If you wish to reserve outdoor toys for the summer vacation, it will be $5 per toy, maximum 2 toys per family. Please talk to the librarian. Summer rentals can be collected from now on.
19th December: we’ll have our stock take 2020.
stock take is very important to the smooth running of the toy library. We do this only to ensure that our toys are in their best status for our children. We appreciate you bringing back the toys clean and tidy. Thank you for your understanding! Volunteers welcome! Please talk to our librarian Emma if you are willing to help! One or two hours are good enough.
19th January: first open day of the new year.
03-12-2020
We are very excited to let you know that our new website is finally ready for you!
A huge thank to all people who have contributed their time to make this happen!
With this new website, you will be able to sign in to check your account details, check and renew your borrowed toys, choose your duty date, and check your payment details and outstanding fees.
For members who forgot the login details, just click member login, enter your email address (the one you registered with us), you''ll get an email with all information you need.
The website is quite easy to use. Here is a link which gives you a detailed instruction in case you need it:
Please note:
For any queries, please email or send us a message on Facebook.
Email: northcotetoylibrary@
Facebook: https://www.