{"id":74,"date":"2016-05-23T20:14:45","date_gmt":"2016-05-23T10:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hillstoylibrary.org.au\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2021-08-22T10:48:43","modified_gmt":"2021-08-22T01:18:43","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hillstoylibrary.org.au\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our story<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Hills Community Toy Library (HCTL) started in 1979 and was originally known as Hills Community Toy Library Resource Centre (HCTLRC). The HCTLRC was run by four local Kindergartens: Stirling District, Stirling East, Aldgate and Bridgewater with voluntary support from parents.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1987 the HCTLRC moved to its current premises in Aldgate.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1991, the toy library became incorporated and became known as the Hills Community Toy Library Inc. (HCTL).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Play is the way<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important for healthy brain development. Children use play from a very early age to engage with and interact in the world around them.<\/p>\n

We select our toys carefully, focusing on quality, design, durability and toys that will encourage active learning and imagination.<\/p>\n

Where we can, we avoid toys that may be seen to promote gender stereotypes or toys that are commercialised (i.e. Dora, Superheroes).<\/p>\n

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What is a toy library?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

A toy library allows members to borrow toys, games and puzzles from a selection carefully chosen to support your child\u2019s development. Toy libraries aim to support families and encourage togetherness with quality time spent playing with children.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Hills Community Toy Library:<\/span><\/p>\n