Explore the joy of toys and play-based learning with a toy library. You can now borrow toys, puzzles, dress ups and more from Maitland Libraries Toy Library.
Based at East Maitland Library, the Toy Library is a learning initiative designed to support children aged 0-8 years.
The Toy Library offers a diverse range of toys suitable for children from newborns to early school years. There’s something here for everyone! You can borrow up to 3 toys for 3 weeks on each library card.
There are dress-ups, water-play, large outdoor toys, puzzles and counters, wheeled toys, Indigenous cultural toys, sensory toys and more!
This pop-up focuses on building resilience, enhancing well-being, and promoting mental health through child-centred play, community connection, and socialisation.
Managed by Maitland Libraries, the library also has a range of books for children and hosts play-based literacy programs and community events for children and their families.
Where: East Maitland Library, 3 Garnett Road, East Maitland
When: Monday to Saturday, 11am – 2pm
Cost: All library memberships, including Toy Library membership, are absolutely free.
Bring your library card with you to borrow toys, books and more – or join up now to Maitland Libraries!
The Toy Library will also accept toy donations. They welcome donations of quality toys, games, and puzzles in excellent condition. Please, they only accept donations of toys which have been pre-approved via email first. Their space is limited, so please do not bring toy donations without checking with them first. To donate, email library@maitland.nsw.gov.au. Don’t forget to include a photo and toy description.
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