Chahak opens with 12,000+ toys
The toy library opened in Jawahar Nagar with toys, games and a mini theatre, as a programme run by children, for children.
Dainik Bhaskar
Free toy library · Jawahar Nagar, Sri Ganganagar
Every child has the right to play.
Chahak is a toy library where toys that families no longer use find new homes. Children come in to play with hundreds of ride-ons, games, puzzles, dolls and soft toys, free of charge.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
12,000+toys collected
Freefor children in need
All agesbabies to teens
6 daysa week, 10 am – 5 pm
About Chahak
A toy one child has outgrown can be another child's favourite
Chahak (चहक) means the happy chirping of birds. We collect toys that families no longer use, clean and sort them, and open them up to children who would not otherwise have them. Every child who walks in gets to play, learn and imagine.
Free for children in need
Access to every toy and game is free for children from underprivileged families.
Learning through play
Science kits, puzzles and board games build curiosity, patience and problem-solving.
A second life for toys
Instead of gathering dust at home, toys keep moving from one child to the next.
How it works
From a donor's cupboard to a child's hands
Families donate
People across Sri Ganganagar bring in toys their children no longer use.
We clean and sort
Every toy is checked, cleaned and placed on the shelves by type.
Children come to play
Kids visit the library in Jawahar Nagar and play with whatever they love.
The joy keeps moving
Toys are shared from child to child, so nothing sits unused.
On our shelves
Something for every kind of play
A look at what children can find at Chahak. New toys arrive all the time through donations.
Gallery
Step inside Chahak
Sky-blue walls, shelves full of toys, a ball pit, a slide and a swing. Tap any photo to see it larger.
Walkthrough
More photos on Instagram
@chahaktoylibrary →Get involved
Ways to help a child play
Chahak grows with every toy, every celebration and every helping hand.
Donate your old toys
Toys in good condition, and board games and puzzles with all their pieces. Your old toys can become another child's greatest happiness.
Arrange a drop-off
New
Celebrate a birthday at Chahak
Bring your child to celebrate their birthday with the children at the library. Share a treat, play together, and donate a toy to mark the day.
Book a celebrationOur wishlist
- New batteries for electronic toys
- Play mats for the play area
- Movie screening equipment for our children's theatre
The founders
Started by two students from Sri Ganganagar
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Aaditri PeriwalCo-founder · Grade 9 · 14 years old
Hi, I’m Aaditri, a Grade 9 student and co-founder of Chahak. I’ve always believed that childhood should have room for play, curiosity, and the freedom to explore. Chahak is something I care about because every child deserves a space where they can simply be a child, regardless of their circumstances. Through Chahak, I hope to help create more opportunities for children to play, discover new things, and make memories that stay with them. For me, it’s about something simple but important: making sure that every child gets to experience the joy of childhood.
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Akshit AggarwalCo-founder · Grade 10 · 16 years old
Hi, I’m Akshit, co-founder of Chahak and a Grade 10 student. I believe that play is an important part of growing up, helping children learn, build friendships, and express themselves. Chahak gives us an opportunity to make that experience accessible to more children by creating a space filled with toys, activities, and opportunities to explore. Being part of Chahak means working towards something that can make a real difference in children's everyday lives, and I hope we can continue to bring more smiles, experiences, and opportunities to the children who visit us.
News
Chahak in the news
200+ children join a games day
Chahak held indoor and outdoor games, including carrom and ludo, at Indira Vatika in Jawahar Nagar.
Sandhya Border TimesMap of Happiness team visits Chahak
The team spent time with the children and brought special gifts and toys for them.
Morning PlusPress clippings and posters
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Visit & contact
Come and see us
Bring your child to play, drop off a donation, or message us on WhatsApp.
Address6, Jawahar Nagar RoadJawahar Nagar, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan 335001
Opening hours
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Tuesday – Sunday10:00 am – 5:00 pm
MondayClosed
Questions
Parents often ask
Does it cost anything?
No. Access to all toys and games is free for children from underprivileged families.
Which ages is Chahak for?
All ages. We have baby walkers and stacking toys, ride-ons and ball pits, and board games and science kits for older children.
When can we visit?
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. The library is closed on Mondays.
How do I get updates about my child?
Message the caretaker on duty on WhatsApp at +91 70733 77843.
Can we celebrate a birthday at Chahak?
Yes. Bring a treat to share with the children and a toy to donate. Message Ms. Komal Aggarwal or Dr. Richa Periwal on WhatsApp to plan the day.
What toys can I donate?
Clean toys in good working condition, and board games and puzzles with all their pieces. Message us on WhatsApp to arrange a drop-off.