Carnegie Toy Library in Carnegie, Victoria | Community organisation

Carnegie Toy Library

Locality: Carnegie, Victoria

Phone: +61 448 770 142

Address: 12 Munro Avenue 3163 Carnegie, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.carnegietoylibrary.com/

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25.01.2022 Looking for some new toys to keep the kids occupied? Click and collect time slots still available for next week! Head to our website for all of the details. https://www.carnegietoylibrary.com/click-and-collect

25.01.2022 We’re looking forward to welcoming you back inside the toy library from November 11. Please read on for a reminder on how we’ll be operating in a COVID-safe way, PLUS information about our Christmas closure and the return of overdue fines.

24.01.2022 The magic is in the details. The closer you look the more characters you will see! Check out our gorgeous Enchanted Forest observation puzzle. #carnegietoylibrary #learningthroughplay

24.01.2022 Mask wearing is becoming the new normal for us all. Here are some great tips for explaining masks to our kids. https://raisingchildren.net.au//face-masks-coronavirus-chi

23.01.2022 Lots of great sessions by Playgroup Victoria.

23.01.2022 This is one of our fabulous members Michele. Michele is a grandparent member, a past member of the original Caulfield Community Toy Library when her own kids were little and is now helping us out with Mother's Group talks! Michele completed member volunteer duty on Wednesday night, our first night back open. Thanks Michele - it's great to have you!

23.01.2022 Another happy member. Thanking all our wonderful members for their support during this time. Keep on playing it feels more important now than ever! #carnegietoylibrary

23.01.2022 Slide assembly complete!! Thanks to our member Angela and little Eve for putting all of our large toys together!

22.01.2022 Weve got some amazing new toys arriving at the toy library this spring. This wooden climbing cube is being put together with love by one of our special helpers.

22.01.2022 Roll & Play is a game designed specifically for toddlers! Roll the dice, choose a matching colour card and perform the simple activity shown. Make a happy face or Moo like a cow! #carnegietoylibrary #learningthroughplay

21.01.2022 Head into Grill’d Carnegie and pop your token in our jar! Help us win funds to buy new toys! Spread the word.

21.01.2022 Our little member Jess is rollercoastering her way through the weekend!

20.01.2022 Our member Remzi is getting creative with new magnetic tiles on a Rainy Saturday!

20.01.2022 Music to your ears as our little member Eve drums her way through todays announcements! #drumming

18.01.2022 Feeling the love after receiving this lovely feedback from one of our members - makes it all worthwhile.. #carnegietoylibrary

17.01.2022 Looking for something to do this week? Check out Playgroup Victorias various online sessions. They are fantastic, really engaging and fun.

16.01.2022 We’re open! And it’s a great day to come borrow one of our outdoor toys like this cute red wagon - these little members LOVED IT! #borrowdontbuy #outdoorplay #sunshine #melbourne #carnegie

16.01.2022 Junior archaeologists on a dig! Check out these awesome #fossil replicas from @yellow_door_education - another new toy for the toy library! #sand #dinosaur #melbourne #carnegie #gleneira #toylibraries

16.01.2022 One more sleep until we re-open! We can't wait to see you.

15.01.2022 Spring days = trampoline fun! We are adding more of these to our collection, so keep an eye out for them!

15.01.2022 Another fun iso activity idea!

15.01.2022 Shana Tova to our toy library community.

15.01.2022 These new magnetic wooden blocks defy gravity and encourage kids to push their imagination in ways never before possible. A great toy that demands imagination and inspires limitless creativity across all ages. Check out this combo of the blocks with our rainbow stacker! #learningthroughplay #carnegietoylibrary

15.01.2022 Spoonville locations in Glen Eira! There have been some amazing Spoonvilles popping up all over Glen Eira and nearby during Lockdown 2.0 We have tried to collate some of them here. (Thanks to the Glen Eira Community Page for the photos) Hopefully there is one you can visit on your walk. ... Comment with a photo or add to the list of locations below! Decorate a spoon and add to the fun. Elsternwick Harleston Park Caulfield South On Curraweena Rd between bambra and CSPS Caulfield North Muntz St Mckinnon Lees St and Wheatley Road Bentleigh Alnutt Park Patterson road Murrumbeena Boyd Park Hughesdale Galbally Reserve Carnegie St Anthonys Grange Road side Lazs Lane and Rita Lane off Koornang Rd East Bentleigh Centenary Reserve Surrey St Lahona Ave Orange St Gardenvale Gardenvale Primary Ormond Cnr Booran and North Rd Ripponlea Station #spoonville #carnegietoylibrary #gleneira #melbournelockdown

12.01.2022 What are you making for Fathers Day?

11.01.2022 Parenting during lockdown is tough! WEDNESDAY 19th AUGUST, 8pm is a free webinar follow this link to register. https://www.happyfamilies.com.au//lightening-the-lockdown/

11.01.2022 Wet weather + stage 4 lockdown means its time to get creative with a combo of toys! Edu blocks + Kick Bricks + Police Tandem Trike! Moving onto an obstacle course next!

11.01.2022 Get those colouring pencils out!

09.01.2022 Our toys can't hide their smiles, only 2 more sleeps until we re-open in a 'COVID normal' way. We will be returning to our previous hours for a ‘new normal’ borrowing experience. See our website for details - https://www.carnegietoylibrary.com/we-are-open

08.01.2022 VROOM! New mowers about to hit the catalogue - this toy library member is so excited to test drive!

06.01.2022 There are many wonderful things happening in our local community despite these challenging times. Here is one in Ormond - Cabinet of Kindness at 31 OLoughlan St Ormond ... open 24/7 ... donations (always welcome!) can be left in tubs at the front door ... shelves disinfected regularly ... donations quarantined for 48 hours ... hand sanitizer supplied to keep everyone safe. ... No payment needed! No strings attached! Just neighbours helping one another stay entertained, upbeat and prepared. If youre close, make a quick stop on your next ISO walk! If youre far, send your friends....

06.01.2022 Check this out- some lovely locals have started a kids book library in Murrumbeena! 25 Weeroona Road Murrumbeena. Leave a kids book or take one to read. Remember to practice good hand hygiene!

05.01.2022 Check this out - plenty of free and cheap online classes to keep busy this week!

04.01.2022 Playgroup at Home LIVE is back tomorrow at 10am. Join us for songs, stories and an interactive activity.This week we are making snow dough. Download our activit...y sheet here: https://www.playgroup.org.au//Snow-Day_Activity-Sheet_Aug2 Book to join here: https://www.playgroup.org.au/playgroup-at-home/ :) See more

04.01.2022 Who knew wed still be playing? Stay strong, especially you, Victoria

04.01.2022 Build the ultimate ball track with our new SMARTMAX magnetic construction sets. With endless options you can make all kinds of crazy machines and let the balls roll. Mega Ball Run contains special parts including tubes and X-shaped bars with 4 magnetic ends, creating an endless range of possibilities! #carnegietoylibrary

04.01.2022 Perfect for little hands, these big blocks fit together and come apart easily, helping your child to develop fine motor skills as they enjoy hours of creative, open-ended play. Just what we need right now! #carnegietoylibrary #learningthroughplay

03.01.2022 Children from the age of 2 years old can practise their colour matching skills with our Post Box Game! Match the letter to the post box and post it through! #carnegietoylibrary #learningthroughplay

03.01.2022 We’ve got your Christmas presents sorted! Check out our new gift vouchers, and don't give those kids one toy for Christmas - give them thousands! The gift that keeps on giving! Drop into the Toy Library to make your purchase.

02.01.2022 Great news from Wednesday November 11th, we can officially welcome you back inside the toy library! Thank you for your support during our Click and Collect re-opening. Our contactless model had a great response and we loved seeing everyone back at the toy library to borrow new toys. In line with State Government easing of restrictions, we are no longer required to continue our Click and Collect service from Nov 9. Head over to our website to find out how it will work > https://www.carnegietoylibrary.com/we-are-open

02.01.2022 Plenty of muddy puddles to jump in today!

01.01.2022 Playing house is a great way for kids to develop confidence and responsibility in a playful way. Hands-on pretend play with the Dust! Sweep! Mop! play set helps kids develop fine motor skills, encourages them to get up and moving, and helps foster creativity and imagination. Mimicking everyday chores helps teach responsibility and boosts self-esteem. #carnegietoylibrary #learningthroughplay

01.01.2022 We hope you and your family are keeping safe and well at home. Were sorry to say that the latest restrictions ordered by the Victorian Government mean we are no longer permitted to run our Click & Collect service. We know youve loved using Click & Collect to borrow toys for your kids and we will restart this service again as soon as possible. All current toy loans will be renewed for you and no late fees will be charged. Your membership will also be extended to reflect th...e shutdown period. We would like to thank our members and volunteers for all their continued support. With childcare and schools closed we know these are challenging times and well need lots of patience and good humour over the next few weeks. Stay safe, stay home and keep playing. Thank you for your understanding, The Committee

01.01.2022 Our little member Harry is making the most of winter mornings with our Globber scooter. Perfect for little ones who are totally done with the pram! You can guide or push them around via the scooter or simply hold on while they navigate themselves. #carnegietoylibrary #globberscooters

01.01.2022 Were pleased to let you know that from Saturday 26th Sept we will be commencing our online Click & Collect service. Head over to our website to find out it will work. https://www.carnegietoylibrary.com/click-and-collect

01.01.2022 Our Micro Scooters are a great way to introduce toddlers and toddlers to outside exercise. Perfect for your daily walk! Thanks for the pic @microscooter_official #carnegietoylibrary