OUR TOYS

We provide a vast array of well-made toys that have been selected to support your child’s skills, development and imagination. We cater to ages 0-7; however, there is no age limit on play, so older members are welcome too!

Play allows children to explore, identify, negotiate, take risks, and create meaning. Children who engage in quality play experiences are more likely to have well-developed memory skills, improved language development, and are better able to regulate their behaviour, leading to enhanced school adjustment and academic learning.

TYPES OF TOYS

The Toy Library has a wide variety of toys, including:

+ Ride on toys

+ Musical Instruments

+ Outdoor climbing toys

+ Water and sand tables

+ Costumes

+ Puzzles

+ Board games

+ Construction toys

+ Doll houses

+ Sports equipment

+ And much more!

BORROWING INFORMATION

BORROWING TIMES:

Families arriving in the last 10 minutes of a session can return only.

Sessions may vary over public holiday weekends and the summer break. Please refer to our calendar and social media for closure information.

BORROWING LIMITS

Each family can borrow 6 toys per membership, or 4 toys if you have chosen a trial membership.

BORROWING CYCLE

Toys are loaned for 2 weeks at a time. You can renew most toys for up to 6 weeks total. Some of our more popular toys do not allow renewals to ensure they continue to circulate. Toys can't be renewed if a member has them on hold.

OVERDUE ITEMS

We currently do not charge overdue fees. If you are unable to return your toys on time, please renew online in the member portal or contact us.

TOY HYGIENE

Please clean toys before you return them. We suggest that baby toys are cleaned before use and before return with a mild disinfectant as an additional precaution. Members can access our supplies table for last-minute cleaning when they return toys.

MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

Toys must be used as they are intended to be used, by children of an appropriate age and level of understanding with appropriate adult supervision. Please note that some toys have small parts and are not suitable for children under three years of age. To avoid suffocation or injury, please keep toy boxes and bags away from children.

LOST AND DAMAGED ITEMS

When borrowing, it is essential to check that you have all the pieces of the toy. Please contact us if you notice a toy is incomplete, or if you locate a missing piece in your home.

If you return a toy with a piece/s missing, you will be encouraged to borrow it again for another fortnight so that you can find the missing piece.

If you are unable to find the missing item, or an item has been damaged beyond repair, the Committee may request that you replace the item, or pay for the cost or replacement. The toy librarian will discuss this with you.