Kew Toy Library in Kew, Victoria | Community organisation

Kew Toy Library

Locality: Kew, Victoria

Phone: +61 492 949 738

Address: 152 Pakington Street 3101 Kew, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.kewtoylibrary.org.au

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25.01.2022 The Kew Junction High Street Twilight Christmas Market is on tomorrow! Bring the kids for carnival and pony rides, petting farm and face painting! More info: https://fb.me/e/35MQAiDKC

22.01.2022 If you want to spend whole day watching Bluey, we are with you.

20.01.2022 Ding-ding! Kew Traffic School is back!

19.01.2022 Thanks to Sunflower Creative Arts

19.01.2022 Who knew we'd still be playing? Stay strong, especially you, Victoria

18.01.2022 If you’re over the age of 12 and live in metropolitan Melbourne or Mitchell Shire, you must wear a face covering whenever you leave the house. Wearing a mask helps protect you, your family and every other Victorian. If you live outside the restricted areas, wearing a face... covering is recommended when you’re out and can’t keep 1.5m from others. For more information and instructions on how to make your own mask, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/language See more

16.01.2022 Save the date! Saturday 21 November 4pm We would love to see you there (online) and update you on what a year 2020 has been! ... If you have been considering getting involved with our amazing volunteer committee - this is the time! Any questions please don't hesitate to email Natalie at [email protected]

16.01.2022 IT SUPPORT This role ensures all KTL IT requirements are managed appropriately by a committee member with adequate IT experience and training. You're our go-to for computer maintenance, back-ups, software / hardware issues or back-end website maintenance. If you're a tech geek or the next Bill Gates (ok, maybe not) - bring your problem solving skills to the KTL team! Contact [email protected] for more information.

15.01.2022 Concerned about how you're going managing home learning with young ones? Remember this important perspective from WeAreTeachers. Be gentle on yourself, your children and your teachers. Stop to play, explore or rest where you can. There is value in connection and everyday activities.

15.01.2022 We are back open for in-library browsing! And no need to say we have SOOOO many toys in the toy library. Come, visit us during usual hours!

14.01.2022 Kew Toy Library’s free Click and Collect Service is now live! As these uncertain Coronavirus times continue, we’re super keen to get back to our core business as you are to resume borrowing! Here are the details: - It's a trial service, available on 6, 13 and 20 June we will continue to offer it for as long as there is demand - Session times: 15 minute slots from 9.30am 2.30pm. ... - Orders must be received by 9pm on the Tuesday before the booked collection date. And then it’s just three simple steps: BOOK, SELECT and COLLECT! Check your email for instructions on how to book your session in SETLS.

13.01.2022 Register here - https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0rceyqqjotH9Uy9qONM5GRWud8orEGS Donate here - https://www.mycause.com.au//kew-toy-library-locked-down-tr 8.00 9.30pm Five rounds of trivia plus one bonus round (fastest response wins).... Iso-skills segment - a great way to hear from local artists and businesses. Best-dressed competition (theme: Under the Sea) Lego Masters competition (theme announced at the start of the night) No pre-knowledge or set-up required. This is an awesome opportunity to make the most of lock down and help worthy organisations provide much needed support. More information can be found here https://www.facebook.com/lockeddowntrivia

12.01.2022 Laughter is always welcome here. From Laughing until it hurts and you can not breathe

12.01.2022 While searching for cheap, accessible and easy activities we’ve come across a range of ideas including recipes for messy play for babies. Edible finger paint was a bit hit for Chloe (10 months), although after a while more ‘paint’ seemed to be being eaten instead of ending up on the paper! We'd love to see what everyone else has been trying out, even those activities that may not have worked as well as you hoped. ... Share a photo in the comments of your little one trying out a DIY activity at home. You’ll go into the draw to win two months extra membership, once Kew Toy Library re-opens. Competition closes on 15 June 2020.

11.01.2022 Reminder: We will be closed on Tuesday, January 26. See you all on Wednesday!

09.01.2022 Join us to celebrate International Day for People with a Disability. Boroondara Libraries will be hosting a multi-sensory story time this Thursday, 3 December at 10am - 10.45am. This inclusive online storytelling session will teach us how sensory and tactile elements can enhance storytelling.

09.01.2022 From the team at KTL to all of our wonderful families...

08.01.2022 It's tempting to look at the numbers every day and think that what we've all been doing hasn't worked. But the reality is that without restrictions in place las...t month and without the vast majority of Victorians sticking to them the situation would have been catastrophic. New modelling published in the Medical Journal of Australia this week predicts the true extent of that picture. It shows that instead of hundreds of daily cases, we would have seen thousands. Up to 37,000 additional cases over the course of the month. And that would have meant more people in hospital. More people losing their lives. We avoided a catastrophe but we need to do more to drive transmission down further. That's why we've introduced Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne and reintroduced Stage 3 for regional Victoria. And we're again asking you to play your part. I know it's not easy. But the sooner we get on top of this, the better. Stay home. Stay safe and stop the spread. We can do this. Together.

07.01.2022 Stuck for gift ideas? Why not give the gift of play - a Kew Toy Library gift voucher - a present that truly lasts all year! Go green, shop local this festive season! This Wednesday, 23rd December, is your last chance to purchase. Chat to Ayse for more info.

07.01.2022 We are participating in this great event Tuesday night run by the Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre. If you or anyone you know are interested in finding out about how you could help out local organisations, please join us in this virtual event.

06.01.2022 Today is the United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Held on November 25 marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence an international campaign that aims to create awareness of the fact that violence against women is a human rights issue. Since 2009, on every November 25 people walk against family violence. Maybe you've seen it in previous years, maybe you've been one of them. Although we can’t walk t...ogether around Melbourne’s CBD like in previous years, we can still walk or wheelchair around the block, go for a walk with a friend, or find a group and participate in a planned local event in your area - you choose. Wear something orange a facemask, hat or t-shirt and join others, show your support for victim-survivors and help send a message across Victoria that family and domestic violence is never okay. #WAFV2020 campaign image: Safe Steps

06.01.2022 Who has let go of things they used to consider important, since having children or just since the 'rona arrived? This one still gets me sometimes, but I'd like to think I've grown

06.01.2022 Following the most recent announcement from the Premier and in line with current health advice, the Kew Toy Library will be closing its doors for the duration of the Stage 4 restrictions. **PLEASE NOTE** Our Click and Collect bookings for today will proceed as planned. This was not a decision we took lightly, and it was not an easy decision.... However in light of the current need for reduced community contact, and the intended outcomes of Melbourne's stage 4 restrictions, we felt the best thing to do was to support the measures put in place by our government and health authorities and slow the spread of COVID-19. If you have questions, thoughts or suggestions please do get in touch by email on [email protected]

06.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be. NAIDOC Week 2020 runs November 8 to 15, but its lessons and message are for all time. This years theme, Always Was, Always Will Be, ...recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Events will take place all over Australia, including through virtual platforms such as Zoom. Hear Stories of Country, learn how to give an authentic Acknowledgement of Country, and much much more. To find an event accessible to you, visit https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events

06.01.2022 EVENTS OFFICER If you know your way around a spreadsheet, love organising events and can bring creativity and fun to planning, then join us! We need an organised and friendly team member to think ahead, plan events, and work with our Fundraising, Communications, Marketing and Social Media Officers to promote KTL to the wider community. As well as fundraising and member events, we're looking for new ways to increase member engagement and provide opportunities for connection and play. Contact [email protected] for more information.

04.01.2022 We are having a little break between the 1st and 11th of Jan. We will be back with lots of new toys on Tuesday the 12th of January. Happy Holidays!

04.01.2022 Wow! What a fantastic response to the Click and Collect Service. Thank you to all our members who have already booked their session, we can’t wait to see you soon. There are only three 15 minute sessions still available, on Saturday 20 June: 12:30, 1:15 and 1:45. Make sure you don't miss out, log in to SETLS https://kewtoylibrary.setls.com.au and follow the instructions in your Click and Collect email. Toys that aren't on loan (at the Toy Library) can be placed on hold, excl...uding all Party Hire items. If you've booked your session but won't be able to make it, please email Ayse at [email protected] as soon as possible to cancel. Please do not bring your children with you to the Click and Collect sessions; our priority focus is still the health and safety of our members and our staff. We’d love to hear any feedback on your experience please contact our secretary Natalie on [email protected]

04.01.2022 MCHC COORDINATOR If you love bringing new parents and babies joy - consider this role! You co-ordinate short informal presentations to new parents groups who belong to the City of Boroondara Maternal & Child Health Services. You share information about the KTL service, provide details about membership and are an encouraging and warm introduction to the toy library service and benefits. You love people (and cute babies!). Contact [email protected] for more information.

04.01.2022 As an adult you know that the last straw can set you off on a bad day. Toddlers are exactly the same. Being mindful of the sum of their frustrations helps us ...connect with them. It's not about the cookie (Well, it is, but it isn't ) the_psychologists_child

04.01.2022 Are you looking to get involved by volunteering with a local community? We are always looking for additional help. Your duties during library sessions would include: - assessing & cleaning toys... - organising shelves and displays - labelling new toys - welcoming members and potential new members. One month of commitment is preferred. Volunteers can attend for only one session of their choice or more within the toy library opening hours. Training will be provided. Applicants need to be aged 15+ and are willing to provide a Working With Children Check for this volunteer role. Please contact via email for more information. [email protected]

04.01.2022 The Bluebird Foundation, a community arts organisation, have a collection of fun, creative ideas for you and your little one to share. Who knew that the humble paper plate could become a spinner, fish or possum mask? http://www.littlebluebirds.org.au//8/3/creativity-on-a-pla

02.01.2022 Good news: We will be continuing operating under the Click and Collect model until further notice! Stay safe everyone!Good news: We will be continuing operating under the Click and Collect model until further notice! Stay safe everyone!

02.01.2022 Register here - shorturl.at/oALT1 Donate here - shorturl.at/yDT27 Friday 4 September from 8.00 9.30pm Five rounds of trivia plus one bonus round (fastest response wins).... Iso-skills segment - a great way to hear from local artists and businesses. Best-dressed competition (theme: Under the Sea) Lego Masters competition (theme announced at the start of the night). No pre-knowledge or set-up required - all answers are submitted via a Google Form. You can form teams across multiple houses, everyone will need to register individually via the Zoom link. Then you nominate one team captain to submit answers each round. Tell your friends! Tell your family! Share away! This is an awesome opportunity to make the most of lock down (two weeks to go!) and help worthy organisations provide much needed support. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/lockeddowntrivia Register now!

01.01.2022 Hello 2021! We’re back! We are so excited to welcome you and your family back to our wonderful toy library. We hope to see you soon

01.01.2022 SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER If you are digitally savvy, have an eye for detail and understand how social media can be a force for good, we've got the role for you! KTL needs a smart online operator who can run our two digital channels with a mix of organic and curated content. If you know how to generate likes, shares and forwards, and enjoy the thrill of audience engagement, you could be the person we're looking for! You'll play a key role in helping KTL reach more people to promote our awesome service. Contact [email protected] for more information.