Lots happening at the Toy Library

Published June 2025

Winter’s here, and so are the indoor adventures! Luckily, there’s a lot going on at the Collingwood Toy Library! Whether you're a long-time member or just curious about what we do, here’s what’s new and happening.

🎧 Quiet borrowing sessions now open 

Thanks to a government grant, we're offering bookable, private, low-sensory borrowing sessions at Abbotsford and Fitzroy—ideal for families who identify as having access needs or who’d simply enjoy a calmer space. These sessions are open to non-members as well as members and will run until mid-2026. To take toys home, you'll need a membership, which can be purchased on the spot.

👉 Book at Abbotsford

👉 Book at Fitzroy

💬 Help shape our inclusive programming by filling out this quick, anonymous survey. We’d love to hear your thoughts.

🎲 Playdates for kids (and grownups!) 

Join us (and our friends at Yarra Libraries) for:

• School holiday program (bookings essential)

  • 🧩 Board Games @ Baroonga Nganjin – July 9

  • 🎲 Board Games @ Collingwood Library – July 17

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• For teens and adults

  • Board Game Nights @ Baroonga Nganjin (multiple dates)

    • Browse session dates for teens

    • Browse session dates for adults

      
      

🧱 Lego fun these school holidays

We’re running Lego building sessions at the Toy Library from 5 to 19 July. They’re always a hit, so get in quick.

Book Lego sessions

🪅 Party hire now available 

Planning a party? Browse and book our party kits, games, dress-ups, crockery and more, direct from our website. All funds raised help us buy new toys.

Explore Party Hire

🎁 Gift a Membership 

Got a little one to spoil? A Toy Library gift membership gives access to over 6,000 toys!

Buy a gift membership

👋 Join Our Committee 

We’re on the lookout for new committee members—especially those with HR, legal, policy or volunteer engagement know-how. Want to help out another way? We’d love to chat. Contact Jen or Amy.