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

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

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

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

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

New toy alert! Our Woolworths Mini Supermarket is a new favourite on the shelves - and it’s easy to see why. With a mini checkout, scanner and shelves ready to be stocked, it invites children into the world of pretend play. From “shopping” to “serving customers”, little ones practise turn-taking, communication and problem-solving while having a lot of fun along the way. It’s a brilliant toy for imaginative role play - and a great way for children to explore everyday routines

The Fisher-Price Elsa’s Enchanted Lights Palace is one of those toys where play just… happens. You’ll hear it before you see it - music playing, little voices chatting, doors opening and closing. Then suddenly they’re fully in it: creating stories, moving characters around, replaying their favourite Frozen moments (on repeat, of course). It’s simple, but it does a lot: imagination, storytelling, cause and effect and independent play. And because it’s from the toy library, it’

CALLING ALL PAW PATROL FANS... If you’ve got a little one who’s deep into a phase right now… we’ve probably got something for it. Paw Patrol lovers, we see you!!! 🐾 Playdough creators (and enthusiastic mess-makers) - covered Car, truck and vehicle obsessions - absolutely Puzzle fans - plenty to keep busy hands and minds going - and more!!! One of the best parts of the Toy Library is being able to lean into whatever they’re loving right now -without having to buy it all. Borr

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.... 🍳🥞

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.)

This magnetic tile ball run is one of those toys that never really gets old. Children can build a track, test it, tweak it, knock it down and start again - all while learning through play. It naturally supports problem-solving, patience and spatial awareness, and there’s something incredibly satisfying about watching a ball finally make it all the way to the bottom. We love that it grows with your child too!!! This is something that is special about a lot of our favourites at

Code, play, repeat! Bopper introduces kids to early coding, sequencing and problem-solving, all without screens. Using simple cards, little hands program Bopper’s moves, building logic, focus and confidence through play. Cute, clever and full of “I did it!” moments. Check out Bopper at the Carnegie Toy Library during our next Open Session (subject to availability, please check via your Member Portal if Bopper is available if you'd like to borrow). 🧠🧩✨

WHICH TOY ARE YOU TODAY? 🤔 1️⃣ Mr Potato Head 🥔 – feeling a little confused but rolling with it 😕 2️⃣ Thomas the Tank Engine 🚂 – wide-eyed, crazy and wondering what’s going on... 👀 3️⃣ My Little Pony 🐴 – confident, fabulous, and ready to perform 🎤✨ 4️⃣ Barbie Boat Adventure 🚤 – living your best life 🏖️ 5️⃣ Cuddly Baby Doll 🍼 – all tucked in, tired and not moving for anyone 😴 👇 Comment below with your vibe today!

Our shelves just got even more exciting with these fresh favourites ready to hire and play: 🛫 Airplane Rocker – perfect for imaginative adventures and gentle movement 💦 John Deere Water Table – hands-on outdoor fun with scoops, pours and splashes 💙 Bluey Switch Activated Soft Toy – cuddly, interactive and full of Bluey magic 🚗 Little Tikes Big Car Carrier – load, unload and zoom into creative play So many ways to learn, move, explore and have fun Come in and discover what

Our latest arrivals have landed and they’re full of colour, creativity and movement – from Bluey favourites and magnetic tracks to balance bikes and outdoor water play... 💙🚲💦 Ready for the fun? Come explore what’s new at the Toy Library!

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...

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!

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