Pied Piper Toy Library in Ashburton, Victoria | Library

Pied Piper Toy Library

Locality: Ashburton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9885 2052

Address: 6 Lexia St 3147 Ashburton, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 There are only 2 more weeks left to borrow toys for the summer break! Our final day for the year is Saturday 19th December. We will re-opening Friday 29th January. Book your browsing session this week or next using the ‘Calendar’ in your SETLS account. Opening hours: Friday 9:30-12:00 Saturday 9:30 - 1:00 ... There are still plenty of Book & Browse spots left - but hurry, they fill quickly!

25.01.2022 Temporary Closure of PPTL || Due to the escalating nature of the COVID-19 situation, the committee has made the decision to temporarily close the toy library, effective immediately. The health of our members and the community is our priority. We will notify you when we will be open again in the future. Due dates will be extended as well as your membership by the same number of weeks as the closure.... In you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We thank you for your support and understanding in this matter. See more

25.01.2022 CBCA (Children's Book Council of Australia) 2020 Book Week is on (17th to 23rd October), for more information: www.cbca.org.au Don't forget Halloween is not too far away as well. Make the most of the costumes available in the library and start dressing up! #cbca2020 #halloweencostume #halloween #toylibrary ... Featured costumes (clock-wise from 12): K5209: Firefighter Costume K5224: Witches Costume K5231: Disney Princess Costume S5204: Skeleton Costume K5208: Spiderman Costume S5203: Batman Costume T521314: Pink Fairy Dress K5274: Knights Armour

24.01.2022 Yippee! We will be opening Friday 31st January from 9:30-12. We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing summer break!

22.01.2022 Reminder that this fun event is on next weekend!! Tickets are limited, so get in quick so you don't miss out! Click on the event to find the link to purchase the tickets x

22.01.2022 Don't forget to drop off your spare nappies for @thenappycollective! Tomorrow is the LAST DAY for collections this year. See you at the library! #thenappycollective #1millionbums

22.01.2022 Due to stage 4 lockdown measures we will no longer be offering our Click & Collect service and from today, will close until it is safe to reopen again. Please stay at home, play at home, stay safe.

21.01.2022 Pop in this weekend to purchase a Pied Piper Toy library Voucher! It is the perfect Xmas gift for a special little person or family. Instead of buying 1 toy, you are gifting the choice of 1900 toys! #giftidea #sustainablegifts

20.01.2022 Dont forget to book your Saturday Click & Collect session to swap your toys! Its easy, check out our website (link in bio) or DM us with any questions. Also, just want to return your toys? Were open Saturday 9:30-12:00pm, no booking needed. To drop off toys, head to the garage (down driveway).

19.01.2022 Exciting news! This Saturday 10th October our contactless Click & Collect recommences and we have a new & improved booking system! We can only offer this service to members within our 5km radius - hopefully this will change soon and we can welcome all of you back. Members, check your Inbox for details. ... We always welcome new members! If you’re interested in joining just DM us. See more

19.01.2022 This week is the last week to return and borrow new toys over the Summer break. Members, log into your SETLS calendar to book a browsing session this Friday or Saturday.

18.01.2022 In line with the latest advice from the Australian Chief Medical Officer, we recommend that families do not visit their toy libraries for 14 days if they have v...isited Hubei Province in China, or following exposure to any confirmed novel coronavirus case. Toys from these families will be renewed on request. The Chief Health Officers current advice is that people do not need to be isolated at home if they have recently travelled in other parts of China or other countries and are not showing any symptoms of the virus. As with any viral illness, please do not come to the toy library if a member of your family is sick and disinfect all toys before they are returned. If anyone in your house has been unwell, please let the toy library know so toys can be isolated. Information on how to clean toys is available at www.toylibraries.org.au/cleaning-toys If your child or anyone in your family is showing any relevant symptoms, please call your family doctor or health authority for further advice.

18.01.2022 Don't let the big toys your kids aren't playing with clutter up your house. We'll keep the clutter for you! Our front room is bursting with fantastic bikes, scooters, kitchens, rockers, cars and more. The only limit is the size of your car boot. #piedpipertoylibrary #borrowplayrepeat

17.01.2022 For those of you who are wanting some inspiration for activities to do at home

17.01.2022 Next Saturday 18th January is PPTL's stocktake session from 10am till 1pm. . If you're wanting to do some of your volunteering hours, then sign up using the SETLS calendar - we've broken them up into 2x1.5 hour sessions.

16.01.2022 Can you help? We are looking for someone to assist us in repairing costumes (fixing holes, sewing buttons etc). It will count towards your volunteering hours (ongoing = 6 hours). Please let us know if you can help by either commenting below, DM us or email [email protected]. Thank you

16.01.2022 Next Saturday 18th January is PPTLs stocktake session from 10am till 1pm. . If youre wanting to do some of your volunteering hours, then sign up using the SETLS calendar - weve broken them up into 2x1.5 hour sessions.

16.01.2022 "Whoever wants to understand much must play much." ~ Gottfried Benn . . . .... #piedpipertoylibrary #ashburtontoylibrary #borrowdontbuy #borrowplayrepeat #borrowplayreturn #borrowtoys #earlyed #earlylearning #earlyyears #imaginativeplay #learnthroughplay #notforprofit #play #playbasedlearning #playingislearning #playmatters #sparktheirimagination #stopshoppingstartswapping #toddlertoys #toyhire #toylibraries #toylibrariesaustralia #toylibrariesrock #toylibrary #toylibraryaustralia #toys #toysforkids See more

16.01.2022 Don’t forget to book your Saturday Click & Collect session to swap your toys! It’s easy, check out our website (link in bio) or DM us with any questions. Also, just want to return your toys? We’re open Saturday 9:30-12:00pm, no booking needed. To drop off toys, head to the garage (down driveway).

15.01.2022 Another successful day at the Ashburton Festival! Thank you to the committee for setting up, packing up and help throughout the day. A special mention to our member volunteers who helped out - Austin, Karen, Sheetal and Kerry - the day ran smoothly because of you

14.01.2022 This is Fiona, our wonderful Pied Piper Committee President. Besides all the work she does for the library, she has 2 young children, and volunteers with The Nappy Collective. She loves to bake, go for walks, visit the cafe, and her favourite toys are magnetic tiles, puzzles and sensory play. If you see her around, make sure to say Hi and Thank You for the amazing work she does keeping the library running. We love you Fiona! #piedpipertoylibrary #volunteers

14.01.2022 Age-by-Age Guide to Toys This week we're featuring: HOW THEY PLAY: 2-3 YEARS... Your child's play is now more purposeful, and has the fine motor skills needed to complete a puzzle or build with blocks. They will start to enjoy pretend play that imitates the actions of people as well as high-tech toys that make real-life sounds, such as telephones that ring or dolls that talk. No matter how politically correct you are, your child will probably play in a gender-stereotypical way, at least some of the time. So, a boy may use his dump truck to scoop up sand, while a girl might pretend to feed her doll and put it down for a nap . Boys and girls are both very active at this age and will still enjoy their push- and pull-toys. You can also introduce a ride-on toy: start with one that your child can propel with both feet, and move up to a tricycle. Top toy suggestions are: Dolls and stuffed animals. Props for make-believe play, such as toy telephone, a tea-party set, a toy kitchen, or a doll stroller. Ride-on toys and tricycles. Musical instruments (especially popular are those with flashing lights on the keys that your child needs to press in order to play a tune). Large transportation toys with buttons to make a horn honk or a siren whistle. Puzzles. Construction toys that snap together. #toylibrary #ageappropriatetoy

13.01.2022 Toy libraries are the ultimate parenting secret for saving money and clutter! Toy library members swap toys instead of buying them which saves so much money. T...hey also save lots of space, borrowing larger activity toys and returning them in a few weeks when children feel like playing with something different! Children love choosing whatever they want to borrow and parents can say YES we can take that home! See more

13.01.2022 Great news! We are re-opening in just 1 week! Check your Inbox or our website (link in bio) to find out about our safety measures and details of our new returning and borrowing processes.

12.01.2022 Montessori toys are designed to encourage self-directed learning and collaborative play. So what does 'Montessori Inspired' actually mean? Montessori is a method of education that is based on self directed activity, hands on learning and collaborative play. The term 'Montessori Inspired' can mean very different things to many different people. Here at Pied Pipper Toy Library, we stock quality Montessori Inspired toys. Which means we provide and support your child/children'...s development activities that would be considered more of a Montessori Extension, rather than an authentic Montessori Activity. #toylibrary #montessori #montessoriathome #selfdirectedplay Featured toys are as follows (clock-wise from top left): K611345: Wooden Musical Set K8115: Alphabet Puzzle T4117: Laugh & Learn Counting Clock B3103: Counting Stacker K3613: Magnetic Blocks T8212: Shape Puzzle T3606: Maple Blocks T342: Lock Box

12.01.2022 Your safety and the safety of our staff is still our number one priority. We will be applying these safety measures to ensure the Toy Library is COVID-safe and in line with Government heath advice. We are re-opening on Saturday 11th July. Check your email or our website (link in bio) for more information.

11.01.2022 Don't forget we are open the first Monday of every month from 7-9pm! #toylibrary #sustainability #borrowoverbuy

11.01.2022 Are you available to help? . Once again the Pied Piper Toy Library will have a stall at the Ashburton Summer Festival to showcase some of our toys and party packs to the local community. Our stall is always a highlight for kids on the day! . We are looking for volunteers to help us out for 1.5 hours with jobs such as setting up, supervising and packing up. This will count towards your volunteer hours. Session 1 starts at 10.30am. Please log on to the calendar to register your... hours! . Thank you See more

11.01.2022 Pop down to the toy library to borrow many of our sand & water toys (including this cool sand/water wheel)! Perfect for a day like today! We are open today & tomorrow (last day) from 9:30 - 12:00. Last chance to borrow toys to keep your kids busy over the Summer break!

09.01.2022 In the next few weeks we will be featuring Age-by-Age Guide to Toys and discuss how your child play at certain age and suggest some top toys. This week we're featuring: HOW THEY PLAY: 1-2 YEARS... At this age they are fascinated by cause and effect and will enjoy any toy that responds to actions and makes use of their newly acquired motor skills. For instance, they love toys that allow them to hit a ball with a hammer as well as toys with buttons that cause music to play or characters to pop up. Some high-tech toys for this age will name a letter, a shape, or a number when your child presses a button. They may be too young to actually learn his ABCs, but will still enjoy interacting with these toys and being exposed to language. Top toys suggestions are: Stacking rings Nesting cups or boxes Push- or pull-toys that make noise Hammering sets that let kids hammer pegs or balls through holes Simple, sturdy musical instruments like tambourines, drums, or maracas Shape sorters Large play vehicles, plus people that ride in them Puzzles with four or five pieces Rubber ducks or toy boats for bathtime #toylibrary #ageappropriatetoy

08.01.2022 We may have reduced our opening hours during these difficult times, but it doesn't mean we've stopped adding new toys to our collection. Check out these new toys (and more) when you browse for your next click and collect selections. Featured photos are as follows... (top left to right): T57000: Tool Tech Tool Set... S9643: Break The Safe Game (bottom left to right): K5172: Fruit Cutting Set K5528: Noah's Ark T5617: Little Kids Fubbles Bubble Bucket B3112: Baby Sort and Learn Car #ToyLibrary

08.01.2022 Age-by-Age Guide to Toys This week we are featuring: HOW THEY PLAY: 4-5 YEARS... There's a tremendous explosion in learning ability at this age, and it's a good time to introduce interactive educational toys that teach math and verbal skills, such as phonics boards or mini computers. Choose toys that say positive things like 'Good job. Let's try again' instead of ones that make negative beeping noises whenever kids get an answer wrong. Kids are now able to imagine that they're someone else and may fantasize about being airplane pilots, police officers, doctors, or teachers. Top toys suggestions are: Art supplies and craft kits Blocks of different shapes Electronic phonics toys Construction sets with large pieces, such as Legos Puzzles of greater complexity Action figures/Barbies Dress-up clothes Transportation toys, such as parking garages, airports, and train stations Board games that don't require reading Soccer balls and basketballs Bicycles with training wheels #toylibrary #ageappropriatetoy

08.01.2022 Now more than ever, let them get lost in the magic of play the lovely Growupbrite over on Instagram

07.01.2022 We have opened up click & collect sessions for this Saturday 31st October. Just sign into to your SETLS account & find click & collect to book your session. We always welcome new members! DM us to ask about our memberships.

07.01.2022 Our new Click & Collect service is easy! There are plenty of sessions this Saturday to return & borrow toys. All you need to do is: log in to book a click & collect session reserve toys before midnight Thursday clean the toys you have borrowed visit the toy library! ... Check out our website for more info (link in bio) or DM us with any questions.

07.01.2022 A huge Thank You to all our members that supported us during our re-opening this morning!! We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we work our way through the new Click and Collect system. Rest assured, we will have a smoother experience for everybody next week!

06.01.2022 Great news! We are still re-opening tomorrow under a new Click & Collect service! Members check your Inbox or click on our our website for more info. (link in bio).

06.01.2022 It's National Volunteer Week, and we wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of our amazing toy library volunteers. Seriously, we couldn't operate without you. We are so lucky to have an amazing community of families and parents with us to support the library. Thank you so much! If you haven't nominated your volunteer hours yet, you can do so by logging into the PPTL website, https://pptl.setls.com.au/ #nationalvolunteerweek #piedpipertoylibrary

05.01.2022 Letterbox Drops . Do you go for walks around your neighbourhood? We are currently looking for volunteers to deliver some of our leaflets in our local area. . All you have to do is pickup a bunch of leaflets from the toy library and let us know which street you'll be delivering them too (to avoid double ups).... . Please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] or by commenting below if you can help! Thank you . #toylibrary #volunteering #givingback #helpingout #sustainability See more

05.01.2022 Do you cringe about the cheap, flimsy, almost single use toys that are clogging up landfill and you don't want to make it worse? But you still want to provide ...your child with all the quality play materials perfectly suited for their stage of development!? Join your local toy library to become part of the solution! Not only will you find a huge variety of newer toys that will stand the test of time, you will undoubtedly uncover treasures from years gone by that are still strong with plenty of play left in them! #noplanetB #waronwaste #sharingeconomy #toys

04.01.2022 New toy unboxing! We've got some brand new friends joining us at the library. Bring these friendly faces home for a play this weekend! . . . .... #piedpipertoylibrary #ashburtontoylibrary #newtoy #unboxing #borrowdontbuy #borrowplayrepeat #borrowplayreturn #borrowtoys #earlyed #earlylearning #earlyyears #imaginativeplay #learnthroughplay #notforprofit #play #playbasedlearning #playingislearning #playmatters #sparktheirimagination #stopshoppingstartswapping #toddlertoys #toyhire #toylibraries #toylibrariesaustralia #toylibrariesrock #toylibrary #toylibraryaustralia #toys #toysforkids See more

04.01.2022 Dont forget we are open the first Monday of every month from 7-9pm! #toylibrary #sustainability #borrowoverbuy

03.01.2022 Learning can happen in many places!

03.01.2022 The toy library will be opening on... Saturday 11th July 2020 We will be operating in a slightly different manner as your safety is our priority, so we will be notifying you about the new processes soon!... Please keep an eye out on your emails and social media over the next few weeks x See more

03.01.2022 Why not give a Pied Piper Toy Library gift voucher to someone special for Christmas! Instead of buying 1 toy, you are giving the choice of over 1800 toys! #giftideas #sustainablegifts

03.01.2022 When I was little, my dad, Michael Alfred Van Gundy, used to create scavenger hunts for me. At the time, I thought they were purely for my entertainment. As a... parent, I realize they were really dual purpose I put together an indoor and outdoor list for our boys, and thought I'd share for anyone else looking for a little creative, somewhat educational, engaging fun. Thanks, dad See more

03.01.2022 Unfortunately toy libraries are to remain closed. Hopefully this changes soon. We will provide an update when we know more!

02.01.2022 If you're looking for a playdough recipe - check out the one below! This is the one we use too, it's great

02.01.2022 Just a reminder that our last day for the year is SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER and we will be closed for the Summer holidays. There is still time to borrow all the toys you need to get you through the Summer break! The toy library will re-open Friday 31st January.

02.01.2022 Reminder that this fun event is on next weekend!! Tickets are limited, so get in quick so you dont miss out! Click on the event to find the link to purchase the tickets x

02.01.2022 Are you available to help out this Thursday? We are desperately seeking volunteers to assist our coordinator in counting and bundling the toys for this weekend's Click and Collect session. Follow this link to sign up:... https://pptl.setls.com.au/calendar Or if you're having trouble, leave a comment below and we'll help you! Thank you #toylibrary #toylibraries #volunteers #community #borrowdontbuy

01.01.2022 There are still plenty of Click & Collect sessions available from 10:30am on Saturday. Dont forget that you must reserve your toys on our online system by midnight tonight! Members, check your Inbox for recent updates or our website (link in bio).