Yes, we have short term memberships available if you would like to trial, or are only in the area for a short time. See our membership page for details and visit the library in person to sign up for these options, or contact our toy librarian for further information.
Yes, please do! You can come and visit any time during our opening hours, or you can view our collection online.
Families who join before their first child is six months of age can get six months’ free membership (get an 18-month membership for the cost of an annual membership).
Toy libraries work in much the same manner as a regular library, except that the items for loan are toys, games and puzzles, instead of books.
Children and parents visit the library during operating hours, select the items they wish to borrow and check they are in working order and all parts are there. The loan period is three weeks, after which time items must be renewed or returned. Upon return, they are checked to ensure they are clean and in good working order, and then new items can be borrowed.
We do have some differences from a regular library:
A subscription fee is required to join. We are a community-based organisation with no government funding. Fees cover the cost of purchasing toys, employing a part-time coordinator, insurance and other operational expenses.
Members help out in the library on a roster basis and assist with fundraising activities such as sausage sizzles.
We’re open for borrowing three times a week.
Our toy library caters mostly for younger children (0–7 years), although we do have games and puzzles for older children.
You can browse our toy collection online. You can search by age, category, attribute or location.