A BIG THANK YOU TO FOREST HILL COMMUNITY BANK... Some exciting new arrivals have landed at Carnegie Toy Library! Thanks to the generous support of Forest Hill Community Bank, we've been able to expand our collection with a range of new games and puzzles for local families to borrow and enjoy. Whether it's building problem-solving skills, encouraging teamwork or simply creating opportunities for quality family time, these resources will be loved by our members for years to com

Before returning toys to Carnegie Toy Library, please: ☐ Wipe toys with baby wipes or antibacterial wipes (Keeping a packet near your toys can make returns much easier) ☐ Wash toys that need extra care in hot, soapy water Please don’t fully immerse toys, as water can get trapped inside ☐ Use a toothbrush or cotton wool on a stick Great for getting into small nooks and crannies Dry thoroughly with a clean tea towel ☐ Disinfect toys if your child has been unwell Disinfectant wi

Award-winning Blockaroo blocks combine tactile learning with endless building possibilities. Designed especially for younger children, the soft magnetic blocks are easy to connect, rotate and explore, making construction play both fun and frustration-free. Benefits include: Encourages creativity and open-ended play, Develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, Introduces early STEM concepts through building and problem-solving, Supports spatial awareness and logical

Play is one of the most important parts of childhood... but that doesn't mean every toy needs to live in your home!!! (nightmare material if you ask us!!). At Carnegie Toy Library, every borrowed toy opens the door to new adventures, new skills and new ways to learn. From imaginative play to problem-solving, every visit brings something different home. Less clutter. More variety. More sustainable. More fun. 💚

Who says coding has to start with a screen? The Coding Critters Ranger & Zip set introduces little learners to the building blocks of coding through hands-on play. By creating simple sequences and solving story-based challenges, children are learning without even realising it. Why we love it: ✨ Early coding skills 🧩 Problem-solving 🧠 Logical thinking 🔢 Sequencing & planning 📱 100% screen-free 🎨 Imaginative play At the Toy Library, we're all about toys that spark curiosit

Play might look simple, but it's doing some pretty incredible work behind the scenes. Every tower built, story imagined, puzzle solved and game invented is helping children develop confidence, creativity, communication and problem-solving skills that will stay with them long after playtime is over. That's why we're so passionate about making high-quality, engaging toys accessible to local families. Because play isn't just fun. It's one of the most powerful ways children learn

Buzz, Woody and friends have arrived at Carnegie Toy Library! 🚀 🤠✨ If you've got a little Toy Story fan at home, this Fisher-Price Little People Andy's Room Playset is bound to be a hit. With favourite characters, fun moving pieces and plenty of opportunities for imaginative play, it's one that tends to stay in regular rotation. As your child plays, they're also building: ✨ Imagination and storytelling skills ✨ Language and communication ✨ Fine motor skills ✨ Confidence thr

Did you know we have an entire puzzle collection you can borrow? From chunky toddler puzzles to 100-piece challenges for older kids, there's something for every age and stage. Puzzles are one of the best things you can put in front of a kid... They build focus, fine motor skills, problem solving and resilience - and they're one of the few activities that genuinely holds attention without a screen in sight. Borrow one this week!

Our 7+ collection needs some love. This EOFY, we're hoping to grow our range of STEM toys and resources for older children - from coding kits and robotics to engineering challenges and space exploration. Every donation helps us add more exciting toys for curious minds. Donations over $2 are tax deductible and every dollar goes towards building a stronger collection for our community. Donate before 30 June 👇 https://www.carnegietoylibrary.com/about-6

The toys that tend to last the longest are often the simplest ones! 💚 Blocks, loose parts, dress-ups, play silks, little figurines… the kinds of toys that can become something different every single day. A tower one minute. A zoo the next. A birthday cake by afternoon. Open-ended play gives children space to imagine, problem-solve, experiment and create in their own way - without needing flashing lights, batteries or instructions. Sometimes fewer rules really does mean more

HAVE YOU CLEANED? A gentle little reminder from your friends at Carnegie Toy Library... 💙 Before returning your toys, please give them a proper clean so they’re fresh and ready for the next family to enjoy. A quick wipe down, checking for stray puzzle pieces, emptying sand/water trays and making sure everything’s packed together makes a huge difference for our volunteers and fellow members ✨ It really does help keep the Toy Library running smoothly for everyone - thank you f

Music, technology and problem-solving all in one toy. The Circuitry Keyboard introduces children to the basics of circuits, sound and engineering through hands-on play. As they connect components and experiment with different combinations, children learn how electricity works while creating their own music and sounds. Benefits include: Encourages STEM learning, Develops problem-solving skills, Builds confidence through experimentation, Supports creativity and critical thinkin

Award-winning Blockaroo blocks combine tactile learning with endless building possibilities. Designed especially for younger children, the soft magnetic blocks are easy to connect, rotate and explore, making construction play both fun and frustration-free. Benefits include: Encourages creativity and open-ended play, Develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, Introduces early STEM concepts through building and problem-solving, Supports spatial awareness and logical

Our 7+ collection needs some love. This EOFY, we're hoping to grow our range of STEM toys and resources for older children - from coding kits and robotics to engineering challenges and space exploration. Every donation helps us add more exciting toys for curious minds. Donations over $2 are tax deductible and every dollar goes towards building a stronger collection for our community. Donate before 30 June 👇 https://www.carnegietoylibrary.com/about-6

Looking for a thoughtful gift for a little one… without adding more clutter? 👀 A membership gift voucher to Carnegie Toy Library gives families access to hundreds of toys, games, puzzles and baby items to borrow throughout the year! Perfect for: birthdays, baby showers, Christmas gifts, grandparent gifts and all those “what do we even buy them?” situations... 😅 Less toy overwhelm. More variety. More play!!! Purchase an eGift Voucher via our website or the link in our bio.

At Carnegie Toy Library we’ve got plenty for the bigger kids too - from STEM kits and science sets to construction toys, games, craft activities and imaginative play. This dinosaur excavation kit has been a huge hit with curious little minds lately… part science experiment, part archaeology mission, part very serious dinosaur business! 🦕 Toy libraries grow with your family - and the fun doesn’t stop once they hit primary school. ✨

Toy libraries are helping families across Australia save money, reduce clutter and access a huge range of toys through borrowing instead of buying. According to the latest Social Impact Report from Think Impact, toy libraries collectively help families save around $8 million every year!!!! 💛 At Carnegie Toy Library, members can borrow a rotating range of toys, games, puzzles and baby equipment for a fraction of the cost of constantly buying new. More play variety for kids. L

We’re once again collecting nappies for The Nappy Collective this month and would love your support. There are only a few days left as our collection drive ends on the 23rd of May!!! But there's still time - you can pop donations into the collection tub near our entrance. 📦 Have a half-used pack sitting in the cupboard? Leftover nappies your child has outgrown? We’ll gladly take them. All sizes are welcome, including newborn nappies, nappy pants and swim nappies. It’s such a

Toy libraries work best when everyone plays a small part. Before returning your items, please take a moment to give toys a quick clean, check all the pieces are there and pop everything back in the bag or box. It helps keep our toys in great condition and ready for the next family to enjoy. Thank you for helping keep our toy library running smoothly. 💛

This May, we’re collecting nappies for families who need them most through The Nappy Collective. Donations can be dropped off from May 1–23 in the collection tub near our entrance. 📦 If you have spare nappies at home - opened packs, leftover sizes, or nappies your little one has grown out of - we’d love to help pass them on. Newborn nappies, nappy pants, swim nappies and all sizes are welcome. Every donation, no matter how big or small, can make a real difference to a family