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28 May not only marks World Play Day, but it is also recognised as International Toy Librarian Day. On this day we celebrate toy librarians and play-based organisations that run toy libraries. Here are some of our wonderful members:

TLASA launched a World Play Day campaign on social media the week leading up to 28 May. Below is a summary of what we did.

We are excited and proud to announce the first winner of TLASA’s Toy Librarian of the Year competition! Sbusiso Mhlanga operates the Playable Pickup toy library with the organisation LETCEE. His toy library provides mobile toy library services to children with disabilities in rural KZN. Sbu regularly attends TLASA webinars, training and conferences and was …

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It is time for the National Toy Library Conference again! The National Toy Library Conference will be taking place on 11-12 October 2022. This is a 2 day conference consisting of seven presentations and four practical workshops. Some of the topics we will cover during the conference are: Sustainable toy selection Making your toy library …

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Chairperson’s report The years 2020 and 2021 will forever be noted in the history books of the world as the entire world was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic reared its head in Wuhan, China in December 2019, swept through Europe and by March 2020 the first Covid-19 case was identified in South Africa. …

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Introducing our new Committee! During our AGM on 13 July 2021, the new TLASA Steering Committee 2021-2023 was elected by our members. At the first Committee meeting this week, Office bearers were nominated and approved in their respective roles. We share the new team with you. Chairperson: Annika Savage Vice chairperson: Venessa T’Hart Treasurer: Bertha …

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Every quarter, TLASA publishes a newsletter to share our stories with followers and supporters. Our second newsletter for 2021 is now live. Simply click on the image below to read.

*Invitation to attend TLASA’s Annual General Meeting 2021* According to our Constitution we are inviting you to attend the virtual annual general meeting that will be hosted via Google Meet on 13 July 2021 from 14:00 to 15:30. The Agenda is attached for your information. As a TLASA member you have responsibilities to the association …

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