Harrogate & Knaresborough Toy Library

A charity providing toy borrowing, sling hire and play sessions - from birth, pre-school and beyond!
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Based in Knaresborough, HKTL are a registered charity providing an amazing resource for families, childminders and groups in the Knaresborough and Harrogate area!
By being a member of the library you will …
  • Have a constant selection of new and varied toys for your children
  • Save money and storage space at home
  • Reduce your carbon footprint and discover a ‘greener’ way to play
  • Be part of a community and make friends
  • Receive a discount on play sessions
  • Support a longstanding local charity
The library collection is made up of hundreds of toys, games and resources and has been carefully curated by a passionate and knowledgeable team, considering how children of different ages learn through play.
You can find out more about the library categories here: Toy Library — Harrogate & Knaresborough Toy Library
The full library collection is available on a dedicated borrowing platform ‘Lend Engine’ where you browse hundreds of items and sign up for a variety of membership types: Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library
The Sling Library, launched in September 2024, is currently accessible during their weekly Friday Stay & Play session, 10 - 11.30am. Slings cost £12 to borrow for a 2 week loan period, following a free consultation with a fully qualified Babywearing Peer Supporter. Find out more here: Sling Library — Harrogate & Knaresborough Toy Library 
There are a number of different library membership options, starting from £35 per year for a family. Please find out more here: General 2 — Harrogate & Knaresborough Toy Library Stay & Play sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school age children run on Wednesdays & Fridays at Toy Library HQ - The Old School, Knaresborough from 10am till 11.30am (term time only). Sessions are open to all and you can play and socialise in a relaxed and welcoming setting. There is no need to book, or be a library member, to attend. Drinks and biscuits are available on a self serve basis and you are very welcome to bring along your own child-friendly snacks. Toilet and baby change facilities will be open - please take nappies away with you to dispose of off site. Sessions are £4 plus 50p per additional child - card payments only. For members of the Toy Library, entry to play sessions is £3.50 plus 50p per additional child. There is parking in the St Mary’s Church car park which is available for our users to use however be aware that the car park is quite small!! Please ensure that you park with care to enable as many users as possible to park up. If you are not exchanging large toys, there is also alternative disc zone parking near the train station or a pay and display at Conyngham Hall. The train station is nearby as are multiple bus stops serving Harrogate and Knaresborough.
The Old School, Church Lane, HG5 9AW Collections and returns of borrowed toys can be made anytime using a drop box service, or during Stay & Play sessions.
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https://hktl.lend-engine-app.com
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