Fife Sling Library & Meet - Information
**If you need to hire outwith a library session, out-of-hours hires can be arranged so just contact me to ask! A quick pick up at a time to suit you from my home in Cardenden is £5 on top of the usual charges or you can book a 30 min slot for £15 if you’d like help fitting a carrier.**
When and where?
(for more details on venues, see bottom of page)
The next library meet is:
Date: Wed 18 Sept 19
*please note: this is different from the usual Thursday for Dunfermline meets*
Time: 10am - 12 noon (bookable mini 1:1s available after 12)
Venue: Crooked Glen, Dunfermline
Date: Fri 20 Sept 19
Time: 10am - 12 noon (bookable mini 1:1s available after 12)
Venue: Home Farm View, Kirkcaldy
** Further monthly dates for 2019 to be added **
You can also subscribe to the Events on SlingSure’s FB page for updates!
See further down this page for info on the venues.
ATTENDING THE LIBRARY
Library meets are a great chance to look at carriers, hire them to try out and also, to meet other sling users!
I don't teach carrying skills at library meets but will offer fitting advice if you find a carrier you'd like to hire and demo how to use them wherever I can.
If you would like to book a short 1:1 appointment at the venue after a library session, I have a couple of spaces each time - just get in touch to ask!
Frequently asked questions
I've never been along before - what do I do?
If you're a new library user, please come along near the start of the session if possible - I give new members a brief introduction to safety basics and the library itself.
You'll also need to bring proof of ID and address the first time and some form of payment if you intend to hire a carrier (see below for how to pay).
You're very welcome to just come along on the day for hires or returns, or just to chat with others - it's a social meet too! I cannot guarantee a certain sling will be available at a given time but drop me a line with any queries. For information on carrier reservations or hiring outwith library sessions, see terms and conditions (link to download below).
How does the sling library work?
It's simple - once you've registered as a library user, you choose a sling you would like to try out and then speak to Emma for any qualified fitting advice you need before hiring it!
The library has a wide range of carrier types, from stretchy wraps (ideal for newborns) to tie-on slings and more structured buckled carriers. The library slings are available to look at here.
Can I get help with my own carrier or sling?
I can’t offer this during the open library session (10-12) but now have limited space after 12 noon for short 1:1 ‘sling clinic’ bookings. These are relatively brief but allow a focus on troubleshooting or checking fit of your own carrier as well as library ones if you wish. 30 minutes isn’t long enough for in-depth learning but enough time for fixing problems and giving you confidence and reassurance!
If you wish to pre-book a mini 1:1 after the end of the open session at noon, it costs £15 per 30 min block. These can be for more focussed help and teaching, with your own or a library carrier. You can book two blocks together if you’d prefer an hour. Subject to availability.
What does it cost?
The hire fee depends on how long you'd like to borrow the carrier. People often choose to hire until the next monthly meet but other hire periods can be arranged. Throughout the year, special hire deals are available over holiday periods.
The current hire cost is £15 per month per item + £50 refundable deposit per item.
You can pay by cash, cheque, credit/debit card or PayPal. I'm afraid I can't currently accept card payments at the Kirkcaldy meet, for technical reasons, but you can still pay hire fees or deposits by PayPal.
Please note I also take a fully refundable deposit of £50 for each sling. If you prefer, you can use different payment methods for the hire fee and deposit. I'm happy to accept a separate cheque for the deposit amount which I don't cash and return to you when the undamaged carrier is checked back in.
To download a full copy of the sling library's terms and conditions, click here
I know which carrier I’d like to hire - can I reserve it?
Yes you can! Contact Emma to check availability and arrange a collection date, then pay the hire fee plus a £2.50 reservation charge to secure your booking. The deposit can be paid at this stage or when you collect - it’s up to you.
You can also collect outwith a library session if you prefer - a quick pick up appointment at my home is only £5 extra and can be arranged at a time to suit you. Just get in touch if you’d like more information or to make a booking.
Can I learn a new skill, like tying a wrap or back carrying?
Unfortunately, I cannot provide 1:1 teaching during the open library sessions. Due to the limited time I have with each family, I don't have the time required to teach a particular carrying skill to people safely and thoroughly, especially If the library is busy. I am happy to offer fitting advice or a brief demonstration when time allows but cannot guarantee uninterrupted time, although I will try to see everyone.
If you wish to pre-book a mini 1:1 after the end of the open session at noon, it costs £15 per 30 min block. These can be for more focussed help and teaching, with your own or a library carrier.
If you feel you would like to book a lengthier appointment with me to get help choosing a carrier and/or learn a skill, it's worth considering a private consultation (more information here).
Regular venues
Please note: these meets are all held in public soft play facilities rather than private rooms so it's advisable to bear this in mind if your baby is too little for a high chair, as there is no area to lay them safely on the ground (as you sometimes find in privately hired rooms with baby mats).
Crooked Glen is a family pub situated in Fife Leisure Park near Duloch. We meet in the 'Den' in the soft play area and confidently walking children can have fun in the large soft play frame, and there is a smaller area for supervised toddlers. Soft play entry is £3. For more info, see
https://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/pub-restaurant/Fife/Crooked-Glen-Dunfermline.html
Home Farm View is a large, family-friendly pub with a soft play area towards the back of the restaurant. Just off the A92 (Kirkcaldy West exit) it's located at Dean Park Way, Kirkcaldy KY2 6XZ. The library meet is held behind the main soft play frame - hot/cold drinks and food can be purchased from the main bar! Please note, the soft play frame is suitable for confident toddlers and older children - there is no play area for babies. Soft play entry is £1.
http://www.eating-inn.co.uk/house/home-farm-view-kirkcaldy
If you'd like to keep up-to-date with upcoming session details, subscribe to the Events tab on the SlingSure Facebook page or sign up for the newsletter.
**If you need to hire outwith a library session, out-of-hours hires can be arranged so just contact me to ask! A quick pick up at a time to suit you from my home in Cardenden is £5 on top of the usual charges or you can book a 30 min slot for £15 if you’d like help fitting a carrier.**
When and where?
(for more details on venues, see bottom of page)
The next library meet is:
Date: Wed 18 Sept 19
*please note: this is different from the usual Thursday for Dunfermline meets*
Time: 10am - 12 noon (bookable mini 1:1s available after 12)
Venue: Crooked Glen, Dunfermline
Date: Fri 20 Sept 19
Time: 10am - 12 noon (bookable mini 1:1s available after 12)
Venue: Home Farm View, Kirkcaldy
** Further monthly dates for 2019 to be added **
You can also subscribe to the Events on SlingSure’s FB page for updates!
See further down this page for info on the venues.
ATTENDING THE LIBRARY
Library meets are a great chance to look at carriers, hire them to try out and also, to meet other sling users!
I don't teach carrying skills at library meets but will offer fitting advice if you find a carrier you'd like to hire and demo how to use them wherever I can.
If you would like to book a short 1:1 appointment at the venue after a library session, I have a couple of spaces each time - just get in touch to ask!
Frequently asked questions
I've never been along before - what do I do?
If you're a new library user, please come along near the start of the session if possible - I give new members a brief introduction to safety basics and the library itself.
You'll also need to bring proof of ID and address the first time and some form of payment if you intend to hire a carrier (see below for how to pay).
You're very welcome to just come along on the day for hires or returns, or just to chat with others - it's a social meet too! I cannot guarantee a certain sling will be available at a given time but drop me a line with any queries. For information on carrier reservations or hiring outwith library sessions, see terms and conditions (link to download below).
How does the sling library work?
It's simple - once you've registered as a library user, you choose a sling you would like to try out and then speak to Emma for any qualified fitting advice you need before hiring it!
The library has a wide range of carrier types, from stretchy wraps (ideal for newborns) to tie-on slings and more structured buckled carriers. The library slings are available to look at here.
Can I get help with my own carrier or sling?
I can’t offer this during the open library session (10-12) but now have limited space after 12 noon for short 1:1 ‘sling clinic’ bookings. These are relatively brief but allow a focus on troubleshooting or checking fit of your own carrier as well as library ones if you wish. 30 minutes isn’t long enough for in-depth learning but enough time for fixing problems and giving you confidence and reassurance!
If you wish to pre-book a mini 1:1 after the end of the open session at noon, it costs £15 per 30 min block. These can be for more focussed help and teaching, with your own or a library carrier. You can book two blocks together if you’d prefer an hour. Subject to availability.
What does it cost?
The hire fee depends on how long you'd like to borrow the carrier. People often choose to hire until the next monthly meet but other hire periods can be arranged. Throughout the year, special hire deals are available over holiday periods.
The current hire cost is £15 per month per item + £50 refundable deposit per item.
You can pay by cash, cheque, credit/debit card or PayPal. I'm afraid I can't currently accept card payments at the Kirkcaldy meet, for technical reasons, but you can still pay hire fees or deposits by PayPal.
Please note I also take a fully refundable deposit of £50 for each sling. If you prefer, you can use different payment methods for the hire fee and deposit. I'm happy to accept a separate cheque for the deposit amount which I don't cash and return to you when the undamaged carrier is checked back in.
To download a full copy of the sling library's terms and conditions, click here
I know which carrier I’d like to hire - can I reserve it?
Yes you can! Contact Emma to check availability and arrange a collection date, then pay the hire fee plus a £2.50 reservation charge to secure your booking. The deposit can be paid at this stage or when you collect - it’s up to you.
You can also collect outwith a library session if you prefer - a quick pick up appointment at my home is only £5 extra and can be arranged at a time to suit you. Just get in touch if you’d like more information or to make a booking.
Can I learn a new skill, like tying a wrap or back carrying?
Unfortunately, I cannot provide 1:1 teaching during the open library sessions. Due to the limited time I have with each family, I don't have the time required to teach a particular carrying skill to people safely and thoroughly, especially If the library is busy. I am happy to offer fitting advice or a brief demonstration when time allows but cannot guarantee uninterrupted time, although I will try to see everyone.
If you wish to pre-book a mini 1:1 after the end of the open session at noon, it costs £15 per 30 min block. These can be for more focussed help and teaching, with your own or a library carrier.
If you feel you would like to book a lengthier appointment with me to get help choosing a carrier and/or learn a skill, it's worth considering a private consultation (more information here).
Regular venues
Please note: these meets are all held in public soft play facilities rather than private rooms so it's advisable to bear this in mind if your baby is too little for a high chair, as there is no area to lay them safely on the ground (as you sometimes find in privately hired rooms with baby mats).
Crooked Glen is a family pub situated in Fife Leisure Park near Duloch. We meet in the 'Den' in the soft play area and confidently walking children can have fun in the large soft play frame, and there is a smaller area for supervised toddlers. Soft play entry is £3. For more info, see
https://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/pub-restaurant/Fife/Crooked-Glen-Dunfermline.html
Home Farm View is a large, family-friendly pub with a soft play area towards the back of the restaurant. Just off the A92 (Kirkcaldy West exit) it's located at Dean Park Way, Kirkcaldy KY2 6XZ. The library meet is held behind the main soft play frame - hot/cold drinks and food can be purchased from the main bar! Please note, the soft play frame is suitable for confident toddlers and older children - there is no play area for babies. Soft play entry is £1.
http://www.eating-inn.co.uk/house/home-farm-view-kirkcaldy
If you'd like to keep up-to-date with upcoming session details, subscribe to the Events tab on the SlingSure Facebook page or sign up for the newsletter.
