Children can play with the toys at Punggol Regional Library’s Toy Library for free during a visit. The toys stay at the library. Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information identifies the Toy Library as an on-site service and says NLB has no plans to provide a toy-lending service.
If your child wants something to take home, plan time to choose a library book after playing. Use the borrowing station for the book and leave the toys in the play area.
- Visit the Toy Library for on-site play.
- Follow the signs and staff instructions for using and returning toys.
- Pick a library book separately if you want something to borrow.
Plan a short visit to One Punggol
Start at Punggol Regional Library inside One Punggol. Ask staff where the Toy Library is if you are visiting for the first time. Choose a short visit if your child also wants to explore another part of the library. Punggol Toy Library and TinkerTots visiting guide
Help your child finish the play session
Pick one toy together and allow time to explore it. A simple cue such as “one more turn, then we’ll put it back” gives a child a chance to finish before moving on. Return the toy and its pieces as directed so the next family can use them.
If your child wants to bring the toy home, offer a choice of books connected to the activity. A puzzle might lead to a book about shapes, or a pretend shop to a picture book about buying food. Official response on toy and board-game lending
Borrow and check the book’s return date
Once you have selected a book, check it out using the borrower’s library account. Save the due date from the loan record. Keeping the two steps separate can help children understand which things they can take home and which they share during a visit. How to borrow books at Punggol Regional Library
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to play with the toys on site?
The ministry describes the Toy Library’s on-site play as free. Follow the library’s current instructions for using the space.
