tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174432287932211168.post7616006826367813739..comments2024-01-31T08:17:36.539-05:00Comments on 5chw4r7z: Play Library5chw4r7zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00635910297238841220noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174432287932211168.post-10762347496143623892016-07-21T15:29:10.036-04:002016-07-21T15:29:10.036-04:00The Play Library is in its infancy as a company an...The Play Library is in its infancy as a company and currently organized as a for-profit. Whether for-profit or non, it needs a sustainable revenue source to continue(ie memberships, events, etc.) She's considered the path to non-profit but its lengthy and wouldn't solve the gap post-Globe residency without a grant waiting for her. The intent is to build a sustainable membership base so that she can continue the project after her 2 months at the Globe.<br /><br />There is a significant social component. It's free to play in the store, it only costs money to check items out. She hosts numerous events and activities (also free). She has also been collecting donated memberships to be able to distribute to said disadvantaged households through neighborhood partner agencies. Its $20 to donate the ability to check two toys out at a time for the duration of the Globe pop-up. I'm sure if there's a way to get a donor that can make it free for all in the vain of a library or museum trust she'd be very interested to discuss. But the reality of the short term is it needs money to keep the program sustainable, and limitations on supervision is based on how much effort it is for a small staff to clean-up and put away items that are played with in-store (which is significant for the younger age range).<br /><br />I'd encourage you to visit. I think you'd find a pretty open environment that is actively trying to have fund and do good in the neighborhood its located in (an active interest in People's Liberty's mission).<br /><br />matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277618137645977203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174432287932211168.post-36038579160315614912016-07-20T16:20:48.463-04:002016-07-20T16:20:48.463-04:00I'm child free so I wouldn't want to be re...I'm child free so I wouldn't want to be responsible for anyone's child if I volunteered there. <br />But in my defense you made it sound like low income kids couldn't get in. But in reality NO kids under under 14, rich or poor can get in without an adult.<br />5chw4r7zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00635910297238841220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174432287932211168.post-67750020050834275742016-07-20T15:59:40.241-04:002016-07-20T15:59:40.241-04:00Am I a party-pooper? I like to think of myself mor...Am I a party-pooper? I like to think of myself more of an advocate for children, especially those who are in one way or another disadvantaged (lots of ways to be disadvantaged besides economically).<br /><br />Glad to hear there are some free events and services. The original article I read on the place didn't make that clear. Though I will point out that the PUBLIC library, which anyone can join for free, allows children to enter its doors,and hang around inside those doors, without parents/guardians. <br /><br />I know a lot of us live in a subculture of helicopter parenting but really, elementary-school aged kids are quite capable of navigating their neighborhoods by themselves. According to the City Beat article, kids under fourteen aren't allowed in the Play Library by themselves. Maybe that rule has been suspended?<br /><br />When I was thirteen, my friends and I were making our first forays into Manhattan on the subway (rule was, had to be at least three of you in a group, how our mothers all came up with the same rule...must have been conspiring behind our backs). <br /><br />I digress. Aread you really claiming that nine year olds who take themselves to and from school everyday need to be babysat in the Play Library?<br /><br />Signed,<br />Unknown/Blue Ash Mom<br /><br />P.S. Anyone who is spending the type of money the Play Library claims families spend on toys ought to visit a Goodwill and/or the yard sales listed on Craigs List. And the Friends of the library warehouse in Carthage for cheap kids' books. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16692104096452554032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174432287932211168.post-11022085305114416742016-07-20T13:07:44.668-04:002016-07-20T13:07:44.668-04:00Well aren't you a party pooper.
The was a goo...Well aren't you a party pooper. <br />The was a good mix of neighborhood kids when I dropped in. They had just gotten done sculpting robots out of fondant. How much did that cost? OH yeah it was a wallet busting $0!<br />And yes you probably have to watch your own kids there, I didn't see anything about a baby sitting service.5chw4r7zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00635910297238841220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174432287932211168.post-62454685392616355832016-07-20T11:21:26.779-04:002016-07-20T11:21:26.779-04:00There are some pretty neat giant crayons making an...There are some pretty neat giant crayons making an appearance as well. ;)Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174432287932211168.post-60696394421788894292016-07-20T11:03:30.515-04:002016-07-20T11:03:30.515-04:00Fun for all as long as you have a spare cash and a...Fun for all as long as you have a spare cash and a parent who can accompany you. Too bad all you low-income kids!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16692104096452554032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174432287932211168.post-57263835702043776512016-07-20T10:23:53.556-04:002016-07-20T10:23:53.556-04:00Julia Fisher has done an amazing job on the Play L...Julia Fisher has done an amazing job on the Play Library! So creative and it's nice to have a place dedicated to fun for all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07086342616581708271noreply@blogger.com