The Play & Learn Library's normal hours are Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 1:00pm. Families are welcome to come and play in the playroom or check-out kits during this time. If families are interested in learning more about the Explore to Learn Playgroups offered through Children & Youth Partnership, visit Our Services and select 'Explore to Learn Playgroup'.
Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County's Play & Learn Lending Library is full of themed activity kits and materials that are available for check-out for two weeks at no cost, including our new Board Game check-out! An Ellison Machine (list of cutouts) with a large variety of die-cuts is available for use at the office (user must provide paper), as well as a laminator (user must provide laminating pouches).
Community members are welcome to come and enjoy a quiet place to play while selecting the perfect materials to check out. If your playgroup (6-12 individuals, including children) would like to visit the library, please see the 'Stay and Play' Guidelines or call (252) 441-0614 to request a day and time at least 24 hours in advance.
Available kits are based on themes such as the Farm, Community Helpers, Camping, Active Play, Ocean Life and much more. Each kit is filled with appropriate play and learning items, such as puzzles, puppets, books, games, and activities. Also available for check-out are child-sized picnic tables, a toddler-sized balance beam, and more! Materials in the Play & Learn Library are primarily geared towards children ages 0-5 years-old.
In order to check-out materials from the Play & Learn Lending Library, an agreement form must be printed and completed. Forms are also available at the Center for CYP.
Suggestions for materials you would like to see in the Play & Learn Library are welcome by sending us a message at cypobx@darekids.org or by calling 252-441-0614.