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EUROPEAN TOY LIBRARIES
Toy Library Definition
One of the first lines of work was to settle a shared TL definition. After some discussions and barinstormings, the group decided to state TL as:
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Toy libraries provide resources for play, including toys, games, trained staff and dedicated space, on a non-commercial basis.
European Toy Libraries are open to everybody: children and adults, able bodied and disabled persons, institutions and organizations. Toy libraries serve people without regard to race, sex, disability, religion, language or national origin.
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A toy library is a service that provides members with the opportunity for shared play and / or the loan of toys and games. A toy library can be operated by individuals, charity organizations, local, regional or national governments or any other similar agency or group.
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As often as possible Toy Libraries serve as a community resource offering information, guidance and support to members in addition to the loan of toys and games.
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In some countries like Denmark, Sweden and Croatia toy libraries are only for handicapped children. In Great-Britain there are both types. All the others are open and in most countries, toys are lent out.
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