Thursday, September 13, 2012

HKG: Toy Library at Central Library

Have you heard of a Toy Library? I sure haven't but was surprised to have stumbled to a HKG article below that proves that HKG is (and has always been) a kid-friendly city.

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The Toy Library at Central Library
From Little Steps Asia dated Sept 12, 2012


While your kids' bookshelves are filled with old reading favorites, there is nothing better than a fresh crop of kid reads to keep their lit love growing.  Little bookworms of all ages have long loved Hong Kong's Central Library!
Located in Causeway Bay, the Central Library is a fabulous multi-story building complete with a childrens' library containing over 260,000 items for lending.  The littlies love exploring the picture book corner. activity room, exhibition area, workstations, and reading room.  
On the seoond floor, you will find Hong Kong's only toy library for kids' aged 8 and below.  There are four areas for play including a Baby Play Corner, Pretend and Imaginative Play Corner, Creative Play Corner and Activities and Games Play Corner.  Each 45-minute session offers kids' the opportunity to explore the catalog of rentable toys.  Rent, play, rent, play ....repeat.

Why Little Steps loves it:
An indoor educational gem in Causeway Bay.

Who it's perfect for:
The Central Library is open to kids and adults of all ages. The Childrens' Library is for kids 12 and under. The Toy library is fantastic for kids 8 and under.

What else:
Baby joining? You will find a babycare room on the 2nd floor...which includes a nursing and changing facility. Score!

Where to find it:
Central Library 
2/F The Central Library, 66 Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Toy Library
2/F The Central Library, 66 Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Reserve Your Session:  +852 2921 0378
Open daily 10am - 9pm and Wednesdays 1pm - 9pm.

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