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Heartfelt Feedback From Our Members
KIND WORDS FROM A TOY LIBRARY MEMBER. We love hearing words like this from our Toy Library families. Our community is built by incredible volunteers and supported by local families who believe in play, connection and sharing. 💜✨
12 hours ago


THANK YOU SO MUCH TOY LIBRARIES AUSTRALIA!
We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Carnegie Toy Library has been awarded a $1,000 grant from Toy Libraries Australia! This funding will help us grow our inclusive toy collection for families in our community... 💙🚀
13 hours ago


Exciting News: $1,000 Grant from Toy Libraries Australia
THANK YOU SO MUCH TOY LIBRARIES AUSTRALIA! We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Carnegie Toy Library has been awarded a $1,000 grant from Toy Libraries Australia! This funding will help us grow our inclusive toy collection for families in our community...
3 days ago


Community Support in Action: New Toys Arrive!
BIG FUN, THANKS TO BENDIGO BANK. Thanks to the generous support of Bendigo Bank Murrumbeena, our toy library has welcomed some seriously exciting additions - from a magnetic car track and Bluey water table to a climbing triangle with slide, balance bike, Tonie Set and Bluey’s Duplo House. 🚲 More play, more imagination, more joy for our little community!
5 days ago


NEW TOYS HAVE ARRIVED!
Check out the latest additions to our shelves – ready for big smiles, curious minds and endless play: Skippity Board Game – strategy, logic and colourful fun for all ages 🎲 Gabby’s Dollhouse Polly Pocket – tiny treasures and big imagination in one adorable set 🏠 Bluey Family Bath Set – splashy adventures with Bluey, Bingo and the whole Heeler crew 🛁 Dickie Toys Ambulance – sirens on! Helping heroes rush to the rescue 🚑 Borrow, explore and enjoy - we can’t wait to see thes
Nov 23


WORLD SUSTAINABLE TOY DAY - 21ST NOVEMBER.
Today we’re celebrating toys that are shared, loved and played with again and again! By borrowing from the Toy Library, families help reduce waste, save money, and keep perfect toys in play - not in landfill... Every loan supports a more sustainable future for our kids… and they still get all the fun! Join us in championing reuse over landfill and community over clutter. ♻️
Nov 21


YOU CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS… BUT YOU CAN BORROW IT! 💙
Big smiles, endless play, and zero toy clutter - that’s the magic of the Carnegie Toy Library. Come see what treasures your little one will love next! 🌈
Nov 20


THE MAGIC OF CHILDHOOD
Every day, our little ones remind us of the joy in the simple things - play, laughter and curiosity. They truly show us what life is all about. ✨
Nov 13


Give the Gift of Endless Play this Christmas!
It's ONLY 6 weeks until Christmas!!! Christmas presents are sorted with our new online eGift Vouchers! Don't give those kids one toy, give them thousands, it's the gift that keeps on giving!🤶🏽🔔🎄 Just follow these simple steps: 1. Select your membership level or enter an amount 2. Write a special message 3. Select the date the gift voucher is emailed to your recipient 4. Pay online Voila! Job done! https://www.carnegietoylibrary.com/membership-egift-voucher
Nov 13


New Play Additions: Thanks to the Foundation of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies!
We’re thrilled to share that we have received generous funding from the Foundation of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies... @agecs.earlychildhood Thank you so much to the Foundation of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies for their amazing support. Their support has helped us grow our collection of active-play, sensory, and switch toys for all our curious little members to enjoy! Here are some of the exciting new arrivals: Stapelstein Stepping Stones + accessories Extra-L
Nov 8


Celebrate with Us — Affordable Party Fun for Every Family!
Did you know you can hire AMAZING party packs directly from the Toy Library? From soft play adventures for the littlest party-goers to roller coasters and climbing fun for big kids - we’ve got birthdays covered! 🥳 With affordable pricing for members and non-members, it’s the perfect way to keep the kids entertained while supporting your local community. Swipe through to find the right pack for your celebration - then book early to secure your date! ALSO - check out our new a
Nov 7


Together We’re Making Play More Accessible and Fun!
THANK YOU SO MUCH. 🎉 We’re so grateful to our member Emily Koop and the REA Group for supporting our journey into Switch-Adapted toys - opening up new ways to play, learn and connect for children and adults with disability. Switch-adapted toys are specially modified so they can be activated with a simple press of a large switch, allowing people with limited mobility or strength to independently control lights, sounds and movement. For many families, these toys create opportu
Nov 7


OUR COMMITTEE'S FAVOURITES.
Meet Helen, our incredible CTL President. 💙 Her favourite toys? The ones that make kids think, laugh and create! 🎵 Bop It - quick reflexes, endless giggles. 🔧 Makedo - child-friendly tools for hands-on creativity. 📚 Yoto Player - a world of stories and music at their fingertips. 💬 Helen says it best: toys that combine imagination + interaction are always a win!
Nov 1


Playtime Fit for a Princess!
DOES YOUR LITTLE ONE LOVE… princesses? 👑 Whether they enjoy styling Princess Tiana’s hair, solving a Disney Princess floor puzzle, or pretending at the magic mirror, our collection of princess toys is ready to spark imagination and storytelling ✨ Role-playing as a princess isn’t just fun - it helps children develop creativity, confidence, and social skills as they step into character. Games like Disney Princess Memory also build concentration and problem-solving skills while
Oct 30


NEW TOYS JUST IN!
Thanks to a member, Christine, we received a grant from Benevity (Salesforce) and we’ve added two amazing new resources to our collection - now available for borrowing soon! 🧲 The Big Set – Super Space Magnetic Tiles (arriving next week!) 🎧 Yoto Player – 3rd Generation Grants like this help us bring high-quality, inclusive play opportunities to all our families - thank you, Christine! If any of our members work for companies which allow grants for community groups, we are a
Oct 24


Piece by Piece: Discover Our Puzzle Collection
Play, learn, repeat! 🧩 Our puzzle collection is packed with fun ways to build problem-solving skills and spark curiosity. From fractions to floor puzzles, there’s something for every little mind to enjoy. “Play is the highest form of research.” - Albert Einstein Have you checked out our puzzles yet?
Oct 19


QUALIFIED TO TEST & TAG? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
We’re looking for a licensed individual to help test and tag our electrical equipment. If you're qualified and available soon, please get in touch - we’d appreciate your support in keeping our space safe and compliant. We are so appreciative of support from our local community.
Oct 19


NEW ARRIVAL: DESIGN & DRILL BRIGHTWORKS.
BrightWorks lets kids design and drill colourful bolts that actually light up. It’s a fun way to boost creativity, problem-solving - and fine motor skills while turning learning into play . Now available to borrow from the Toy Library! ✨
Oct 19


This Month Only: Dine & Donate at Grill’d Carnegie!
ONLY THIS MONTH! 🍔 When you grab a burger or other tasty food items from Grill’d Carnegie, don’t forget to pop your token in the Carnegie Toy Library jar - it’s only available for this month, and every token helps us secure a donation to support our play space and community programs! A tasty meal and a good deed? Yes please! 🙌
Oct 19


Inclusive Play Made Easy: Discover Switch-Activated Toys
Switch-activated toys are specially modified so they can be turned on or off with a simple press of a large, easy-to-use switch. They’re...
Oct 14
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