NATLL (and The Good Toy Guide)

London Office:
68 Churchway
London
NW1 1LT

Telephone:
020 7255 4600

Fax:
020 7255 4602

NATLL Profile
Ever since the very first toy library was opened in 1967 by Jill Norris, these centres have offered a valuable community resource that enables families to borrow toys from local toy libraries.

Founded as The Toy Libraries Association in 1972, The National Association of Toy & Leisure Libraries (NATLL) is the national body for toy and leisure libraries throughout the UK. The charity was set up to not only support existing facilities, but to promote the development of new libraries and to raise awareness of the importance of play.

Toy libraries can be found throughout the UK - often staffed by volunteers - offering people the choice of 1000 centres where toys can be borrowed for a small, nominal fee. In some cases, toys are even available for free.

Following the success of the toy libraries, the NATLL launched 'leisure libraries' in 1988 that provide recreational facilities for adults with learning difficulties and their families.

NATLL is also behind the excellent Good Toy Guide. Published annually, this comprehensive guide contains a wealth of information about toys - and includes some fascinating and revealing reviews of toys from many different makers, covering several age categories.

For more information on The Good Toy Guide and other aspects of the association's work, visit the NATLL website.