{"id":1259,"date":"2024-10-23T15:01:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T15:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/itla.org\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-10-04T16:16:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T16:16:55","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/itla-toylibraries.org\/home\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1259\" class=\"elementor elementor-1259\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70a1644 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"70a1644\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc6278f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc6278f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d584be2 carousel-links elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"d584be2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper swiper-image-stretch\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 20\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/itla-toylibraries.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wittenheim-France-200x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wittenheim France\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Wittenheim - 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ITLA connects members from all over the world, enabling them to exchange knowledge, share resources, and participate in international conferences. By joining ITLA, you gain access to a worldwide community that inspires innovation, fosters learning, and builds lifelong friendships.<\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Why Belong to ITLA?<\/span><\/h5><ul><li>Global Collaboration: Learn from the experiences and advancements of other countries.<\/li><li>Professional Growth: Access opportunities to improve your services and stay updated with the latest trends.<\/li><li>Community Spirit: Enhance your motivation through connection and shared purpose.<\/li><\/ul><p>ITLA actively promotes play, playful interaction, and playthings as essential components of optimal educational, physical, psychological, social, and cultural development.<\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000080;\">About ITLA<\/span><\/h5><p>Founded in 1990 in Torino, Italy, during the 5th International Toy Library Conference, ITLA is registered under Belgian law as a non-profit international organization. We welcome associations and individuals who share our vision and commitment to the value of play.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/itla-toylibraries.org\/home\/become-a-member\/\">Join us<\/a> in our international playroom and make a difference through the power of play!<\/p><div><p>At the International Toy Library Association (ITLA), we believe that play, playthings, and playful interactions are fundamental to optimal educational, physical, psychological, social, and cultural development and well-being.<\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Our Aims<\/span><\/h5><p>ITLA strives to:<\/p><ul><li><p>Promote Toy Libraries: Share the concept of toy libraries as a vital resource for bringing play and play materials to people of all ages and communities.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Foster International Collaboration: Serve as a global link between national toy library organizations, encouraging the exchange of ideas, materials, and best practices.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Engage with Broader Issues: Partner with organizations addressing developmental, social, health, and educational issues, emphasizing the essential role of play.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Encourage Innovative Toys and Games: Advocate for the creation, production, and use of toys and games that nurture holistic growth and share knowledge about these resources.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Host Global Events: Organize international events and conferences that explore and celebrate the diverse aspects of play, playthings, and playful interactions.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>These aims are rooted in ITLA\u2019s Constitution, Articles 3 &amp; 4 (Nov 1990).<\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Our Mission<\/span><\/h5><p>\u201cTo advocate for toy libraries and toy librarians by demonstrating how play can foster optimal development within communities.\u201d<\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Our Vision<\/span><\/h5><p>\u201cEvery community in the world will have access to toy libraries that contribute to the well-being and holistic development of all individuals.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa28f88 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aa28f88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0560e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0560e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><h5><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u00a0Why Choose ITLA for Your Community Needs?<\/span><\/h5><\/div><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We are committed to inclusivity, providing diverse resources for learning through play, and empowering communities to thrive through engagement and education.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de6cbf4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"de6cbf4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-183bd8c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"183bd8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6180253 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6180253\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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