DUE TO THE CURRENT PANDEMIC HEALTH EMERGENCY, WE ARE GENERALLY only OPEN FOR CLICK AND COLLECT and short browsing BY APPOINTMENT
KENSINGTON: TUESDAY AND SATURDAYS 10AM TO 11.30AM
CARLTON: FRIDAY AND SATURDAYS 10AM TO 11.30AM
RETURNING TOYS ONLY? during opening hours, NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY at either branch
WHEN PUTTING TOYS ON HOLD (mibase link here) PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FILTER FOR LOCATION FIRST - KEnsington@kensington and carlton@carlton only
The Melbourne Community Toy Library opened in 2001, providing a wide variety of imaginative, expressive and educational toys for all children aged 0-6 years and their families who live, work or study in the City of Melbourne for a low annual fee. We have locations in Kensington and Carlton, with active efforts to expand to the Docklands.
The toy library is a not-for-profit community organisation, run by a committee made up of volunteer members who manage, set the rules of operation and resolve the day-to-day running issues.
Join us to borrow from a great range of toys, puzzles, games and costumes for your kids.
Contact us to see how we can help you provide stimulating and enjoyable experiences for the kids in your life.
Check our out toy catalogue on our Mibase webpage: https://melbourne.mibase.com.au/
How does a toy library work?
At a toy library you can exchange toys as you would books at a library. Toy libraries like the Melbourne Community Toy Library are not-for-profit organisations, run for the community by the community. All families, grandparents and carers are welcome to join.
How will your child benefit
What does the toy library offer?
Children between ages 0 – 6 are catered for with:
Toy Categories
The toy library is a not-for-profit community organisation, run by a committee made up of volunteer members who manage, set the rules of operation and resolve the day-to-day running issues.
Join us to borrow from a great range of toys, puzzles, games and costumes for your kids.
Contact us to see how we can help you provide stimulating and enjoyable experiences for the kids in your life.
Check our out toy catalogue on our Mibase webpage: https://melbourne.mibase.com.au/
How does a toy library work?
At a toy library you can exchange toys as you would books at a library. Toy libraries like the Melbourne Community Toy Library are not-for-profit organisations, run for the community by the community. All families, grandparents and carers are welcome to join.
How will your child benefit
- Play is important and needs to be fun and supports children’s development as they learn new skills
- By providing high-quality, age-appropriate toys families can give their children a variety of experiences
- It is a great meeting place for children and their families to make friends and be involved in the local community
- Encourages families to spend time together while promoting the value and importance of play
What does the toy library offer?
Children between ages 0 – 6 are catered for with:
- Toys, puzzles and games, toys which cater to your child’s specific interests
- Well-maintained and clean toys
- A family-friendly environment
- The librarians are able to assist with advice on suitable items to loan
- An opportunity for you and your child to make friends in the local community
Toy Categories
- Activity: Push and pull along toys
- Baby: First toys for baby
- Construction: Building and block sets
- Expression: Toys encouraging imaginative play
- Game: Board games
- Jigsaws: Inset puzzles and jigsaw puzzles
- Music: Musical instruments
- Water: Water and sand play toys
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