Play Matters

In June 2011, the National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries in England and Northern Ireland merged with the National Children's Bureau and is now known as Play Matters. Our work in Scotland has been set up as a separate charity (www.smartplaynetwork.org).

We are thankful to all of those who supported us through our recent difficult time. Play Matters intends to preserve the legacy of all that was great about NATLL. In our new home at the National Children's Bureau we will continue to support toy libraries.

We hope you enjoy our new website.

Note to members: We will be contacting all members with an update on membership renewal in January 2012.

Why do toy libraries matter?

Follow this link to understand what toy libraries offer to children within the community; the difference they make; and why they are worth supporting.

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News and events

Find out about coming and past news and events. Learn from our training seminars, advertising opportunities we offer, follow the restructuring of Play Matters, and more.

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