Waterford Toy Library
What we do
Waterford’s toy library aims to make playtime fun, affordable, and sustainable.
We offer families access to a diverse collection of high-quality toys.
Borrow, play, return, and discover new favourites without the clutter or waste.
Join us in creating a more eco-friendly, budget-friendly way to play!
Borrow with confidence
Every item is checked and cleaned between loans using child-safe products.
- Environmently Friendly
- Reduce Clutter
- Evokes Creativity
- Money Saving
FAQ
What is a toy library?
A toy library is a place where people can borrow toys and games for a few weeks. It’s just like a regular library but with toys and games. Members of Spotted zebra have a wide
choice of great quality toys from many brands like:
- Little Tikes
- Imaginext
- Vtech
- Carousel
- Fisher Price
- Hasbro
- And much more...
What are the benefits of using a toy library?
A toy library helps in many ways:
- Saving money by buying less.
- Keeping children entertained with new items every few weeks.
- Gives access to education and connection though play to every budget.
- Being part of the circular economy and helping the planet by sharing and reusing toys and games.
- Having an opportunity to try out a toy/game and see if it’s a good fit with your little ones.
What happens if an item is damaged?
We understand that children’s toys get damaged occasionally, and we do not take a charge for minor damage or wear and tear.
There may be a charge for a repair or replacement of an item. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Members are invited to report any damage as early as possible.
What if my child doesn’t want to give the item back?
It has been found that children get bored with their toys in about 36 days, and sometimes just a few hours. The 3 weeks of borrowing time has been chosen with this in mind, picking a happy medium.
There may be an opportunity to renew the borrowing time of an item when the time comes.
I can also speak from experience that the idea of getting new toys was always a great motivation to bring the others back. Like “Christmas/birthday every time!”
Are the toys cleaned between uses?
Yes. All toys are checked and thoroughly cleaned between loans using child-safe cleaning products. Any item that cannot be properly cleaned or is no longer safe to use is removed from circulation.