KEW Toy Library can boast about having two of the best.
Toy Library co-ordinator Ayse Bayramoglu was recently named “Toy Librarian of the Year” and the library itself was named “Best Large Toy Library at the national awards.
It’s a huge achievement for the committee of volunteers that have increase their membership base by over 70 per cent in recent times.
But they won’t stand still and have many works in the pipeline to get bigger and better in the future.
It is now turning its focus to the offering of low sensory sessions to provide an inclusive community service for those requiring a different approach to their toy library visit.
They are also trialling special Saturday sessions such as “Board game Saturday’s” for kids aged six and above with a games tutor on-site.
Established by volunteer parents of the local community in 1985, and formally registered in 1989, the Kew Toy Library is a not-for-profit organisation.
The library stocks over 2,200 toys which cater for children from birth to 12 years of age, in addition to children with special needs.
