A new independent report, Valuing Play: The Social Impact of Toy Libraries in Australia, has put numbers behind something our community has always known. For every $1 invested in a toy library, $4.22 of social value is created. The research found toy libraries help: 🧸 Build strong home learning environments 💛 Reduce financial stress for families 🤝 Increase social connection and community participation 🌱 Support sustainability through sharing and reuse Importantly, every f

Behind every great toy library is a team of wonderful volunteers - and we need someone to help bring them together!!! 💛 We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help recruit new volunteers through Seek and support our duty roster. It’s a light, flexible role (around 1 hour per week when recruiting) but makes a real impact on keeping our community running. Perfect for someone who: Is organised and a good communicator, Loves community-driven spaces, and Wants to contribute

Massive shout-out to everyone who attended Toy Swap Day last week. Undeterred by the rain, we had so many community members and even new friends who came along and donated toys whilst finding some new treasures for themselves. We were so thrilled to host this and have another wonderful opportunity to connect with the wider community. Here's hoping for another Toy Swap next year (if not sooner) - but hopefully, better weather at the next one!!! Thank you to the Toy Library Com

Carnegie Toy Library will be closed this Friday and Saturday. We’ll see you again soon for more play and borrowing! Thanks for your understanding.

Less clutter. More play. New toys on repeat. Carnegie Toy Library is one of those “why didn’t we do this sooner?” things - and once you’re in, you never look back. What does your family love most about being a part of a Toy Library? Let us know! 💛

MORNING PLAY, LITTLE CAFÉ STYLE ☕ Roleplay toys are always a hit at the Toy Library - and this Healthy Tummy Breakfast set is a lovely one for imaginative play. From pouring a pretend kombucha to serving up eggs on toast, children love recreating the little routines they see every day. These kinds of toys encourage storytelling, turn-taking and lots of creative play along the way. Simple, open-ended and endlessly fun. Available to borrow from the TL now.... 🍳🥞

We absolutely love hearing from our Carnegie Toy Library families - thank you for sharing your experience with us! Your support not only fills our shelves with amazing toys, but strengthens this wonderful community where children learn, play and grow together. Have feedback of your own? We’d love to hear it! 🧡🧡🧡

Toy Swap Day is back - a simple, feel-good way to pass on toys your kids have outgrown and pick up something different in return. No rules (well, maybe only a couple of small ones), no rush - just drop in anytime during the morning, have a browse, and see what you find. It’s one of those easy little things that makes a big difference (for your home and another family’s too). 📍 Carnegie Toy Library from 12 Munro Ave, Carnegie ⏰ 10:00am – 12:30pm No bookings needed! Just a rem

Toy Swap Day is back at Carnegie Toy Library - and it’s one of our favourite little events. If you’ve got toys at home your kids have outgrown, bring them along… then have a browse and take something different home! It’s such a simple idea, but it works so well , a bit of a reset at home, something “new” for your little one, and your old toys get a second life with another family... Pop in anytime during the morning, no pressure - just come and go as you like. 📍 Carnegie Toy

As a volunteer-run Toy Library, every little bit of support goes straight back into the shelves. New toys. Replacement parts. Keeping fees accessible. Making sure play stays within reach for local families. We’re in the Grill’d Carnegie Local Matters jar this month, and if you’re dining there, your token can help make that happen. Community supporting community - exactly how it should be. Thank you for being part of it. @grilldburgers Grill'd Carnegie

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at our AGM this week. Toy libraries only exist because of the people behind them - the volunteers, committee members and families who give their time to keep everything running. We’re incredibly grateful to our outgoing committee for the energy and care they’ve put into the library over the past year, and we’re excited to welcome the new committee stepping in. And of course, thank you to our members who came along on the night and con

HOW GOOD IS TODDLER LOGIC...? Anyone with a toddler knows this feeling. The toy you carefully researched and bought… barely touched. Meanwhile the stick, leaf or cardboard box found outside becomes the most fascinating object in the world. And in a way, that’s exactly why Toy Libraries are so valuable. Children’s interests can change quickly, and the things they love most aren’t always the ones we expect!!! Being able to borrow, try new toys and rotate them regularly means fa

SEE YOU ON TUESDAY EVENING AT OUR A.G.M.! 🗓️ Tuesday, 10 March 2026 ⏰ 7:45pm 📍 Carnegie Toy Library Curious about how the Toy Library runs behind the scenes? Our AGM is where we share updates, present our annual report and invite members to get involved for the year ahead. Because we’re powered by families, your voice matters... 💛

You don’t need to be a member to support Carnegie Toy Library - there are so many small (and meaningful) ways to help... 💛 Whether it’s volunteering a little time, passing on high-quality toys your kids have outgrown, spreading the word about borrowing instead of buying, or simply following along and engaging with our posts, it all makes a difference. Thank you for being here and for supporting our local, not-for-profit toy library community! ✨

If you happen to be at Grill’d Carnegie this month, we’d be so grateful for your token... 💚 Carnegie Toy Library is in the Local Matters jar - which means every burger = a vote for local families, local play and our community-run, not-for-profit library. We keep membership fees affordable so more families can access quality toys, games and resources — and initiatives like this genuinely make a difference. No pressure, no hard sell - just a quiet little thank you if you’re in

Water play with purpose! ✨The Waterfall Discovery Wall invites children to pour, scoop, redirect and experiment as they explore how water moves through different pathways. It naturally supports cause-and-effect learning, fine motor development and early problem-solving - all through hands-on, sensory-rich play. Perfect for curious minds who love to test ideas, watch what happens and try again (and again). A calm, engaging activity that encourages thinking, patience and plenty

This sweet penguin compact opens up a whole world of imaginative play, storytelling and creativity. Perfect for little hands, it encourages role play, emotional expression and fine motor skills through detailed, open-ended fun. Small, portable and packed with magic, ideal for quiet play, travel or cosy corners. 🐧❄️ (This is the Polly Pocket Snow Sweet Penguin Compact.)

To help us continue caring for and growing our shared toy collection, updated membership rates will come into effect from the 30th of March 2026. Bronze — $100 + $50 Duty Bond Silver — $130 + $50 Duty Bond Gold — $150 + $50 Duty Bond No-duty option: $100 Health Care Card discount: $35 Party Packs: $100 Members / $130 Non-Members Prepayment at current rates is available 💛

Toy Swap Day is rolling back into the Library - and it’s one of our favourite mornings of the year. Instead of toys sitting unused at home, bring them in and send them off for their next adventure. In return, you’re welcome to choose something different to take home — keeping play fresh without buying new. It’s sustainable, budget-friendly and a lovely way to share resources within our local families. Pop in anytime across the morning, say hello and see what treasures you mig

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up - and we’d love to see you there. 🗓 Tuesday 10 March 2026 ⏰ 7:45 pm So… what actually is an AGM? It’s a once-a-year meeting where we: Share how the Toy Library has been tracking, Reflect on the year that was, Present financial updates, Elect our committee for the year ahead, and Talk about ideas, improvements and plans