Toy library members can access a range of functions including signing up for roster duty, renewing and viewing toys and booking party packs.
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Helpful membership information
Roster duty / Roster levy deposit
Roster Duty Refunds
We can only offer our toy library memberships for such an affordable price because of our wonderful members volunteering their time to help keep the toy library running smoothly. We understand that sometimes you may be unable to commit your time to fulfilling your 4 volunteer hours of roster duty per year, which is why we now include a roster levy deposit with all membership fees. This deposit is fully refundable upon completion of your roster duty. The Roster Duty Levy Deposit is $60 per year.
You can sign up for your roster dates online or on the noticeboard at the toy library.
On your roster duty day, your tasks will include:
checking returned toys
fixing and cleaning toys
helping out at stocktake.
Firstly, thank-you for completing your Roster Duty Hours, it really does make a huge difference to the success of the Toy Library! To receive your roster levy refund, please email the following information to our treasurer at treasurerhobsonsbaytoylibrary@gmail.com. Please note that all refund payments are processed at the end of each month.
Member Number:
Date of your volunteer shift/s:
Name:
Account Number:
BSB Number:
Borrowing and overdue toys
The number of toys you may borrow depends on the membership type. Toys may be borrowed for two weeks, and toys can be renewed two times. Family day care members can borrow toys for four weeks. Speak to the Toy Library Coordinator for further details regarding borrowing limits and conditions.
A charge of $5 per fortnight applies for late toy returns, with a maximum charge of $10.
Missing pieces
A fine of $5 per missing piece will be charged which is fully refundable when the piece/pieces are found and returned. We hope you find the missing piece so the toy can be returned to our shelves for others to borrow.
Damaged toys
The committee will treat cases of damage on an individual basis.
Cleaning toys
COVID-Safe Plan
As part of Toy Libraries Australia’s COVID-safe plan approved by public health officials, all members are required to thoroughly clean their toys prior to returning them to the toy library. If you do not clean your toys at home, you will be requested to clean them in the toy library. We thank you for keeping all our members safe.
How to Clean
Wipe the toy thoroughly with a cloth damp with either a pH neutral detergent (such as diluted dishwashing detergent) or a 2-in-1 cleaner/disinfectant (most multipurpose sprays available at the supermarket). If using a 2-in-1 multipurpose spray, the solution must be sprayed onto the cloth until it is quite damp. You can use something like an old toothbrush or a cotton bud to get into hard to reach places.
Dry the toy with a tea towel or leave to dry overnight. Please make sure the toy is perfectly dry before returning it to its bag or box. Do not submerge toys in water as they can trap water inside them or in the case of wooden toys, they can get too wet to effectively dry.
Special Cleaning Tips
Baby rattles
Please do not to immerse rattles in water as they collect water which can lead to harmful bacteria developing. Wipe the surface with a cloth.
Wooden toys
Wipe over. Allow time to thoroughly dry. These toys should not be immersed or soaked.
Duplo/Lego
Wash well with hot soapy water and a toothbrush. Rinse and leave to drain overnight.
Bath toys
Please wash after using in the bath and ensure no water remains trapped in the toy.
Outdoor/sandpit toys
These must be cleaned well remembering that the next member may wish to use it inside. Remove all sand and dirt and clean well with hot soapy water.
Bikes, scooters, and other ride-ons
These must be washed, keeping in mind that the next member may wish to use them inside.
Fabric items (Dress-ups/Puppets/Dolls Bedding/Infant Soft Toys)
Hand wash or gentle machine wash with laundry detergent and hang to thoroughly line dry.
Wooden puzzles
Wipe over all wooden puzzles with a hot, soapy, damp (not wet) wettex.
Board games and cardboard puzzles
Paper-based materials, such as puzzles and games, are not considered a high risk for transmission and do not need additional cleaning or disinfection procedures. Please clean counters and other plastic parts of a game.