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Building Skills Through Wheels: Cars, Trains & Trucks at the Toy Library
DOES YOUR LITTLE ONE LOVE... cars, trains, and trucks? Whether your little one loves zooming cars around the track, watching trains race...
Jun 30, 2025


Help Us Grow: Donate Before June 30 for a Tax Deduction
BACKING PLAY, TOGETHER. We’re a registered charity, which means any donation made to the Carnegie Toy Library before June 30 is...
Jun 27, 2025


Unlocking Creativity: The Magic of Open-Ended Play
Parenting Tip of the Day: The Power of Open-Ended Play. Encourage your little ones to play with toys that don’t have a single ‘right’ way...
Jun 25, 2025


Saturday Storytimes with Our Local Heroes!
YOU ARE INVITED TO... Saturday Storytimes in July! Join us each Saturday morning for a cosy story session led by some of our real-life...
Jun 23, 2025


The Power of Play: Building Community Through Our Toy Libraries
QUOTE OF THE DAY. “Toy libraries offer more than toys - they provide community hubs that support families, reduce isolation, and...
Jun 20, 2025


Fresh Fun Has Arrived: Explore Our Latest Toy Collection
From the fun and educational Let’s Feed The Very Hungry Caterpillar game, to the delightful Ms. Rachel Speak and Sing Doll, plus the...
Jun 15, 2025


Storytime Surprise: Special Guests Every Saturday in July!
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!! This July, we’re so excited to welcome a lineup of very special guests to our Saturday Storytime at Carnegie Toy...
Jun 13, 2025


Celebrating the Joy of Play at Carnegie Toy Library
Happy International Play Day! Here’s to muddy knees, belly laughs and the beautiful chaos of childhood. At Carnegie Toy Library, we...
Jun 11, 2025


Roar into Fun with Our Dino-Mite Toy Collection!
DOES YOUR LITTLE ONE LOVE… dinosaurs? Whether your little one loves roaring like a T-Rex, stomping like a triceratops, or digging for...
Jun 5, 2025


Can You Help? Volunteer Electrician Needed!
CAN YOU HELP...? Seeking a Volunteer Electrician! ⚡ We’re seeking a volunteer electrician to help us test and tag our equipment,...
Jun 2, 2025


Exploring Sensory Play: Toys That Spark Curiosity and Growth!
DOES YOUR LITTLE ONE LOVE... sensory play? At Carnegie Toy Library, we’re excited to kick off a special series highlighting toys that...
May 28, 2025


Parenting Tip of the Day: Rotating Toys
Looking for a simple way to keep playtime fresh and exciting? Try rotating your child’s toys every few weeks! Studies indicate that...
May 24, 2025


Grants = Giggles: Can Your Workplace Support Our Toy Library?
CAN YOUR WORKPLACE CONTRIBUTE TO THE TOY LIBRARY? We love hearing your toy requests - keep them coming! We recently received a $1,000...
May 23, 2025


You're the Magic Behind the Toy Library – Thank You!
THANK YOU SO, SO MUCH TO ALL OF OUR CTL VOLUNTEERS! It’s National Volunteers Week... A special time to shine a big, warm spotlight on...
May 20, 2025


Volunteering is Easier (and More Fun!) Than You Think
Helping out is easier (AND more fun!) than you realise. Here are some of the common excuses as to why people haven't signed up for their...
May 15, 2025


PROUDLY COLLECTING NAPPIES FOR THE NAPPY COLLECTIVE!
We’re proud to be supporting The Nappy Collective this month... 💕 We are collecting nappies from the 28th of April to the 23rd of May!...
May 13, 2025


Meet another one of our lovely Carnegie Toy Library families!
Curious about what other families are borrowing and loving from the Toy Library? We recently chatted with one of our regular members...
May 9, 2025


STEM fun starts here – thanks to Glen Eira Council!
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve received a STEM grant from Glen Eira Council, allowing us to add some incredible new educational toys...
May 8, 2025


Tummy Time Made Fun: Toys That Help Your Baby Grow Strong
Why is tummy time so important? Tummy time helps babies build the strength they need for rolling, crawling and sitting up. It supports...
May 8, 2025


CELEBRATING OUR INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS!
The Carnegie Toy Library thrives thanks to incredible people who give their time to support our community. To show our appreciation,...
May 6, 2025
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