Toy Lending Library

Dr. Lorie Rowles, MS, OTR/L
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
Email: lrowles@francis.edu
Phone: 814-472-2749

Activities: Check out SFU for Kids to learn about Family Game Nights other great events

Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.

Bottom Floor of DiSepio (#35 on map)

Campus Map

The purpose of a toy lending library is to lend toys free-of-charge to families in the community. Play Works Toy Lending Library was founded in 2009 by Dr. Lorie Rowles. The program was designed to meet the needs of the community for all children from birth to eight years of age so that children have the opportunity to engage in play for development.

Play is a child’s occupation, it is an important activity to promote growth and development and to learn how to problem solve and learn skills needed to become a healthy adult. Play teaches children about their bodies, how to play by the rules, to develop social skills, to develop strength and coordination, and to learn how to work as part of a team.
Family Game Nights
The Toy Lending Library also has Family Game Nights. Explore a variety of board games, puzzles and Big Yard Games (played inside) such as Big Jenga, Big Connect Four, Big Kurplunk, and Big Uno.
Join us for FREE FUN!

Play Works Toy Lending Library

Allie Cummings: A Toy Story

Occupational Therapy Sophomore Allie Cummings, tells us about her experience as a Toy Ambassador at Saint Francis University's Toy Lending Library.

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Available Toys (may be signed out for seven days)
Puzzles
Transportation Toys (trucks, cars,fire trucks, etc.)
Games
Manipulative Toys
Arts & Crafts
Blocks & Legos®
Action Figures
Adventure Playsets (fire stations, farms, castles, etc.)
Kitchen Centers
Dolls
Dollhouses
Books
Balls
Bicycles
Musical

Reasons to Come to the Toy Lending Library
Toys for children birth to eight years old
Children of all abilities are welcome
Dedicated, professional staff trained in selecting age and developmentally appropriate toys for your child
Group activities offered
Promotes interaction between parent/guardian and child
Provides toys that promote thinking and movement skills
Promotes social interaction & self-esteem
Resource for trying out new toys prior to purchasing them
Resource for the community including parents, guardians/caregivers, grandparents, and healthcare and education professionals
Because it’s free & fun

What parents are saying
“Our daughter loves the Toy Library! She can’t wait to come back!”
“By coming to the Toy Lending Library, my child learned how to use scissors for the first time!”
“We like coming here because it gives our son a lot of different toys to play with that he doesn’t have at home.”
“My child has so much fun here!”
“When my grandchildren visit, we like to come here to play!”
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Toy Lending Library

Family Game Nights

Play Works Toy Lending Library

Allie Cummings: A Toy Story

Available Toys (may be signed out for seven days)

Reasons to Come to the Toy Lending Library

What parents are saying

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