Davis Toy Library: Renting Toys Instead of Buying Them

By Beth Gabor

The Yolo County Library and City of Davis Child Care Services welcomes children, families, child care providers and the community to the grand opening of the Davis Toy Library on Tuesday, September 27, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the children’s section of the , located at 315 East 14thStreet in Davis.

The Davis Toy Library will have developmentally appropriate toys for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and young school-age children.  The variety of toys will include dolls, animals, play food, dishes, blocks and musical instruments.  A $15.00 annual membership will allow members to check out three toys for three weeks.

“The Davis Toy Library will offer toys that can enrich story time by engaging children through play,” said Yolo County Librarian Patty Wong.  “Please join us on September 27 for the grand opening of this unique service for children, their families, child care providers and the community.”

The Arthur F. Turner Community Branch of the Yolo County Library in West Sacramento also offers Toy Libraryservices.  Toy Library services at both branches are open to all Yolo County residents. 

For more information, visit the Yolo County Library website at www.yolocountylibrary.org or call City of Davis Child Care Services at (530) 757-5695 or visit: www.cityofdavis.org/cs/childcare.