Spring at the toy library
- Kingston Toy Library
- Nov 10
- 2 min read
New toys coming soon
We are super excited to be awarded along with a number of toy libraries across the state this grant. $6000 from Department of Education YAY! We will be using the money to purchase some awesome new toys and improve some of our library software.
Sunflower program
We are delighted to be one of the first toy libraries to be involved with the Sunflower Program. Over the next month or so many of our community volunteers will complete training along with our toy librarian. Then you will start to see them wearing the supporter lanyard and we will have GREEN lanyards available for members to borrow and wear while in the toy library if you would like.
Lockers coming to Westall
We are super excited to be shortly installing some lockers at the Westall Community Hub, Fairbank Rd. So if you live towards the top end of Kingston or know of families who do please spread the word. Click and collect will be starting soon. Thanks to the Family Services City of Kingston for sharing in our vision.
Westall location
Grant no.2
It was with great delight that we received confirmation of another grant success. This time Stronger Communities, for $10,000 as we look to improve our bathroom to be more accessible for families visiting KTL. Our local member, Mark Dreyfus came to visit and learn about our inclusion in the DAIS program and how this bathroom fits in with the bigger picture.
Now open more
Most of our members will be aware that we have extended our open hours thanks to the DAIS program. If you would like to see these times stay as permanent we need members to come along and borrow at these session times. And don't forget there is also volunteering opportunities to sign up to as well. Just logon to Setls.
Additional times
Thursdays 7-9pm weekly
Supported sessions- for when you or your little ones cannot enjoy the hussle and bussle of our regular times. NO BOOKINGS needed, numbers capped, supporting families with a disability.
Fridays 8.45-9.30am
Grant no.3
We had even more great news recently when we received $5000 from Bendigo Bank Parkdale branch. This will fund the new fit out of our low sensory space. To commence we will have a working bee to assist with rearranging some shelves- sign up on Setls
Changes afoot
Our new locker has recently been installed. This locker will once again the a game changer KTL allowing members to borrow even more from Click & Collect. Thanks to the DAIS program.
Hopefully by early November this will be set up.
Easy volunteering tip
Did you know there are heaps of ways to easily complete your 6 hours of volunteering.
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