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

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!

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

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

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. ✨

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

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

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

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

More than half of all toys purchased in Australia - around 51% - end up in landfill within a year. Borrowing from the Toy Library means less waste, more savings, less clutter at home, and a positive step for the planet. A simple way to make play more sustainable! 🌱

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. ✨

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

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?

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! ✨

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...

Say hi to Caity, our Social Media Coordinator... 💚 She loves toys that fuel imagination, creativity and endless play: Magnetic Tile Set...