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National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries (Headquarters)

Summary This organisation is also know as Play Matters

This is the national body for toy and leisure libraries throughout the UK. Toy Libraries lend good quality, carefully chosen toys to all families with young children, including children with special needs. They also offer a friendly, supportive service to parents and carers.

Leisure Libraries offer a similar service to adults with additional needs and to their carers.

NATLL will:
* offer advice, information and support for people setting up and running toy and leisure libraries;
* sell a range of publications on the topic of toys and play, etc.;
* organise training courses for the voluntary, statutory and commercial sectors;
* and publish the annual 'Good Toy Guide', the only independent consumer guide to toys and play.

Toy Library cotnact details change frequently, therefore please contact the Helpline by phone, fax, e-mail or letter (s.a.e. please) for up to date details of your nearest Toy Library.

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.00pm.

Publications: Play Matters - quarterly to members
Good Toy Guide - annually
Many publications for parents, professionals and toy libraries.

Registered charity number 270291