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

Due to Covid, we have decided to move our Quarterly seminars online this year. The first one is in two weeks’ time! From our new membership registration process, we see that members are having difficulties registering their toy libraries with the required institutions. In our first webinar for the year, we will be sharing with …

Online webinar: Registering a toy library with DSD Read More »

We are excited to introduce our new Committee member to you. Melody Nyathi is now responsible for the Membership portfolio. You can expect contact from her in the following weeks. She will be engaging with members to learn more about the toy libraries we represent. If you would like to contact her, please email members@tlasa.org

Living in a small town, I often feel it is harder to show people the great work being done here. Our audience is just generally smaller than big organisations with large online followings. But we want you to know that we see you and that your work matters. TLASA is so proud of the work …

Are you our next Feature Toy Library? Read More »

Please note that there are still a number of TLASA members who have not renewed their membership for the year. With our online membership management, you will receive an automated email when your membership is about to expire. If you are having problems with the online system, you can still do the membership renewal manually. …

TLASA Membership 2021 Read More »

Did you know toy libraries can cater for people of all ages? Read this interesting article on using play to encourage positive aging in Taiwan. TLs for the elderly are common in Asia. Do you know of any in your area? www.wjrr.org/download_data/WJRR1201011.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3N9lBfY43LK3ZLmhCxca2u8OJXNv-Pd3Juondq_OzDxcCSjxMZM3Yp-sU

TLASA has planned a 2-day fun-filled, informative online conference to explore the link between concrete play experiences and skills required for the 21st century. The conference will seek to demonstrate how the Toy Librarian can actively stimulate children to be ready for the 4th industrial revolution.

In July 2019, TLASA was the proud co-host of the International Toy Library Conference in Johannesburg. In collaboration with ITLA and Cotlands, we hosted an informative, thought-provoking, exciting and enriching African toy library experience. The conference was an opportunity to network, share learnings, dialogue and explore topics relevant to the world of toy libraries. Here …

15th International Toy Library Conference Read More »