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Aug 6

Play at home while we stay at home

Dear members, We hope you and your family are keeping safe and well at home. We’re sorry to say that the latest restrictions ordered by t...

Jul 11

Meet Elena - Our Toy Coordinator

How long have you been a TL member? Since November 2017, I joined at the 2017 open day. Why did you join? I loved the idea of being able...

Jul 7

Meet Michelle - Our Duty Roster Coordinator

How long have you been a TL member? Since January 2020 Why did you join? When I realised my toddler had outgrown his 'baby toys' and want...

Jul 7

Notice of Temporary Closure (again!)

We're closing (again!) Based on the recent government Stage 3 restrictions our last open session will be Wednesday 8th July. The toy libr...

Jul 5

We've received Community Group of the Year Nomination

We are so excited to be recognised among Glen Eira’s wonderful community groups, being recently nominated for Community Group of the Year...

Jul 4

Meet Alyssa - Our Events Coordinator

How long have you been a TL member? Since November 2019 Why did you join? I joined because I wanted to feel more connected to my communit...

Jul 4

Meet Lucy - Our Treasurer

How long have you been a TL member? We joined when our little one was 6 months old, in April 2019. Why did you join? A wonderful voluntee...

Jun 24

Our Reopening

We are super excited to welcome you back into the toy library ! A round of applause for our fabulous volunteer committee for making this ...

Jun 24

Our President Leonie receives Citizen of the Year Nomination

We are so excited to be recognised among Glen Eira’s wonderful community groups! It’s been a crazy ride lately, but we’re feeling stronger t

May 13

Covid-19 May update...

The committee is busy examining options for how we can open for toy borrowing and returns in a way that ensures the safety of our members.

May 8

5 Reasons why Musical Instruments are important for children

From early on, children are exposed to music. Singing nursery rhymes and even made up funny songs are a big part of their lives.

May 7

STEM Toys - Fuelling Kids' Dreams

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and maths, disciplines which have been identified globally as crucial to the future of o...

Mar 20

Notice of Temporary Closure

Dear members, At the Carnegie Toy Library, we take pride in serving the families of our community and helping children learn through pla...

Mar 13

President Report 2020 - AGM

Carnegie Toy Library Annual General Meeting 10th March 2020 2019 was an incredible year of triumph and victory for the Toy Library. We s...

Feb 3

Party in the Park - Volunteers Needed

Can you please lend a hand on Sunday 16th February? We're looking for volunteers to help man the Toy Library booth for the below time slo...

Feb 3

Annual General Meeting Invitation

We welcome you to come and join us at our Annual General Meeting! To be held on Tuesday 10th March, 7.30pm at the Toy Library. Come and h...

Jan 20

February Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser

Can you please lend a hand on Saturday 8th February? The BBQ will be running from 9am til 5pm New Address BUNNINGS Oakleigh 1041 Centre R...

Jan 1

Meet Leonie - Our President

How long have you been a TL member? I joined at the beginning of 2016. Why did you join? My sister used to be a toy library member and I...

Nov 14, 2019

Christmas Raffle

Our first ever Christmas Raffle is at the Toy Library! Gemma - one of our incredible committee members has been working for months to ro...

Nov 13, 2019

New Active Toys

We've been purchasing lots of new active toys from our Glen Eira Community Services grant. The aim is to decrease screen time and increa...

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