# Derbyshire Toy Libraries

> Derbyshire Toy Libraries (DTL) is a registered charity (no. 1081255) founded in May 2000. We help children learn through play: borrow quality toys from 50p a week, join friendly Stay & Play sessions across Derbyshire, and give pre-loved toys a second life. The greener, cheaper way to play.

## Key facts
- Registered charity in England & Wales, number 1081255, founded May 2000.
- Toy store: Strutts Community Centre, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1UU.
- Membership: £10 per year, then toy hire from 50p per week (7-day standard hire).
- Catalogue: 1,000+ toys, reserved online and collected in Belper.
- Contact: derbyshiretoylibraries@gmail.com
- Area served: Derbyshire, England.

## What we offer
- [How it works](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/how-it-works): join for £10/year, reserve toys online, collect from Belper. Toy store open Wednesdays 10am–12pm, Fridays 9:30–11am, Saturdays 9–11:30am.
- [Stay & Play sessions](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/stay-and-play): relaxed 90-minute weekly play sessions (term time) for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, £4 per child (under 6 months free).
- [Party Packs](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/party-packs): soft play, ride-ons and games to hire for parties, £45 per pack, collect Fridays from Belper.
- [Purposeful Play Packs](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/purposeful-play-packs): curated toy sets for babies 0–12 months on monthly hire, £8 per month.
- Toy auctions: monthly online toy auctions in our Facebook group (pre-loved toys from 50p). Next auction: Thu 9 July.
- [Donate](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/donate): donate money (Gift Aid eligible) or pre-loved toys.
- [Volunteer](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/volunteer): help run sessions, the toy store and events.

## Stay & Play sessions
- [Stay & Play Crich](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/stay-and-play/crich): Mondays (term time), 9:30–11:00am, Glebe Field Centre, DE4 5EU. £4 per child.
- [Stay & Play Grassmoor](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/stay-and-play/grassmoor): Tuesdays (term time), 9:30–11:00am, Grassmoor Community Centre, S42 5EE. £4 per child.
- [Stay & Play Belper](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/stay-and-play/belper): Wednesdays (term time), 9:30–11:00am, Belper Community Hall, DE56 1BA. £4 per child.
- [Stay & Play Kilburn](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/stay-and-play/kilburn): Thursdays (term time), 9:30–11:00am, Kilburn Village Hall, DE56 0LU. £4 per child.
- [Stay & Play Holloway](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/stay-and-play/holloway): Thursdays (term time), 9:30–11:00am, Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, DE4 5AY. £4 per child.

## Other pages
- [About us & team](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/about)
- [Testimonials](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/testimonials)
- [Blog](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/blog)
- [Policies & constitution](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/policies)
- [Entity map (machine-readable)](https://derbyshiretoylibraries.org/entitymap.json)

## How to book / take part
- Browse and reserve toys: https://derbyshiretoylibraries.lend-engine-app.com
- Reserve a Stay & Play place (free, pay £4 on arrival): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/derbyshire-toy-libraries-120863683633
- Join the toy auctions: https://www.facebook.com/derbyshiretoylibraries