A Toy Library for New Haven - GNH Community2024-03-28T16:19:57Zhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/forum/topics/a-toy-library-for-new-haven?groupUrl=be-the-change-in-nhv&commentId=3365802%3AComment%3A43345&groupId=3365802%3AGroup%3A42787&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI was thinking about the Toy…tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2012-09-06:3365802:Comment:445272012-09-06T15:12:30.917ZDouglas Hausladenhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/DouglasHausladen
<p>I was thinking about the Toy Library yesterday, and I thought of a virtual way to share toys <a href="http://www.sharesomesugar.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sharesomesugar.com/</a> I have logged in and have posted a lot of things I am willing to loan out. Perhaps there's a way to share via the web - but at the same time, I see such value in having a real life toy library. <br></br><br></br>Space is always a hurdle; it would be amazing if we could share toys at the library itself or some other…</p>
<p>I was thinking about the Toy Library yesterday, and I thought of a virtual way to share toys <a href="http://www.sharesomesugar.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sharesomesugar.com/</a> I have logged in and have posted a lot of things I am willing to loan out. Perhaps there's a way to share via the web - but at the same time, I see such value in having a real life toy library. <br/><br/>Space is always a hurdle; it would be amazing if we could share toys at the library itself or some other public venue, perhaps one of the churches on the green would find this to be an interesting project to help take on. What if a daycare downtown had extra space... could the children's museum at Wall/Orange be a partner?</p>
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<p>I knew the building-yet-to-be-built on Chapel/Orange was supposed to have a daycare in the first floor. But I don't know when/if that will be built. I could think of a great value for a daycare to have it as an option, but I could also see liability for germs to be an issue.</p>
<p><br/>I think this is a great idea!</p> Good news, Libby: I spoke to…tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2012-08-29:3365802:Comment:438112012-08-29T04:49:56.310ZIan Applegatehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/IanApplegate
<p>Good news, Libby: I spoke to a couple folks who seemed interested in forming a "Community Workshop Center" which sounded like a good fit for the toy library idea. They seem fairly intent on creating a workshop space from an unused storefront at the corner of State and Grace. I'm going to do what I can to support their cause. Honestly I don't see it any different from anyone going on a one-day sweep of every Salvation Army and Goodwill in the state of CT, then liberating those toys for…</p>
<p>Good news, Libby: I spoke to a couple folks who seemed interested in forming a "Community Workshop Center" which sounded like a good fit for the toy library idea. They seem fairly intent on creating a workshop space from an unused storefront at the corner of State and Grace. I'm going to do what I can to support their cause. Honestly I don't see it any different from anyone going on a one-day sweep of every Salvation Army and Goodwill in the state of CT, then liberating those toys for other kids to play with. The question is, who can keep Colonel Mustard from disappearing. Because it's very disappointing when he was clearly with the candlestick in the Study, and no one can find Colonel Mustard. But that's a whole different game. </p> A Lego Library! I think toys…tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2012-08-23:3365802:Comment:433452012-08-23T16:43:49.763ZIan Applegatehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/IanApplegate
<p>A Lego Library! I think toys are a valuable asset. What kind of toys would you like to see?</p>
<p>A Lego Library! I think toys are a valuable asset. What kind of toys would you like to see?</p>