Port Melbourne Toy Library

17/10/2025

👻 Spooky Toy Stats!

Did you know…
🧸 Up to 80% of toys end up in landfill within just 6 months of being bought?
🧟‍♀️ Australians discard about 27 million toys every year, contributing approximately 87,000 tonnes of waste.
💀 Most toys are made from plastic that can’t be recycled and lasts for centuries!

Pretty scary, right? 😱

This Halloween, don’t let old toys haunt the landfill. Borrow, don’t buy! Join our toy library and keep the fun (and the planet) alive. 🌏✨

13/10/2025

🌟 This week’s Toy Spotlight: Hape Puppet Theatre!

Encourage your child’s storytelling, creativity, and communication skills with this colourful puppet stage. Who knows what adventures their characters will go on today?

🎭 Code: C25
🎭 Recommended for ages 3+

13/10/2025

Why buy when you can boo-rrow? 👻
Check out our Halloween costume collection!
packed with fun, creativity, and zero waste! 🎃

09/10/2025

🎃 Spooky Stats! 👻
Australians spent an estimated $450 million on Halloween celebrations last year, much of it on costumes and decorations that likely get used once.

This halloween, say BOO to waste! 👋 Here's a few things you can try
✨ Come & borrow a costume from the toy library
✨ Swap with a friend
✨ Upcycle an old outfit
✨ Or get creative with what you already have

Small changes make a big difference — for your wallet and the planet. 🌏💚
Come and explore our collection of halloween costumes available to borrow!

07/10/2025

🚀 Space Week Toy Spotlight 🚀
Learn about the planets and explore the solar system with this colourful 36-piece floor puzzle! 🌞🪐

Perfect for curious minds aged 3+ 💫
Toy code P136

03/10/2025

This week is World Space Week! Celebrating how science and play help us reach for the stars! 🌟
At the toy library, we’ve got plenty of ways to spark curiosity about space : think rockets, puzzles, and astronaut adventures 🚀
Let’s inspire the next generation of explorers, one toy at a time 💫

📅 Borrow space-themed toys this week!

03/10/2025

30/09/2025

✨ Toy Spotlight: Connetix Magnetic Tiles ✨
Build, connect, and create! 🧲 These colourful magnetic tiles spark endless imagination, from tall towers to creative patterns and everything in between. Perfect for open-ended play, Connetix helps kids explore STEM skills, problem-solving, creativity and fine motor development while having loads of fun.

👉 Code: M63
👉 Ages 3+

Borrow a toy that’s guaranteed to inspire hours of play!

29/09/2025

🧸 Your Simple Spring Clean Toy Decluttering Guide ✨

Feeling overwhelmed by toy chaos? Here’s a gentle approach that works for families:

Step 1: The Sort 📦 Create 4 piles: Keep, Donate, Repair, Toss Let kids help decide - they often surprise you with what they’re ready to let go!

Step 2: The Keep Test 💭 Ask: “Has this been played with in the last 3 months?” If not, it might be time to say goodbye.

Step 3: Give Toys a Second Life 💝 If toys are still in good condition, consider donating them! Local toy libraries, childcare centers, and charities can give them new homes where they’ll be loved again.

Step 4: One In, One Out 🔄 New toy coming in? Choose one to pass along. This keeps collections manageable.

Step 5: Rotate & Refresh 🎠 Store half the toys away for a month. Kids rediscover “new” toys when you rotate them back!

Pro tip: Before buying new, try borrowing from your local toy library first! You might discover your child loses interest quickly, saving you money and space. 💡

What’s your biggest toy decluttering challenge? Share below - we’re all learning together! 👇

23/09/2025

🍳 Toy Spotlight: Wooden Kitchen 🍳
Little chefs will love cooking up endless culinary adventures with this mini kitchen! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

✨ Features a light & sound stove for extra fun
✨ Encourages imaginative role play
✨ A fun way to learn about food, cooking, and healthy habits

Available now at the Port Melbourne Toy Library, borrow it this week and let the play (and pretend feasts!) begin. 🌈

👉 Code: F139
👉 Age: 3+

22/09/2025

✨ School Holidays = More Playtime! ✨

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained (without buying more toys)? 🙋‍♀️
Come borrow from the Port Melbourne Toy Library! 🧸🚗🎲

With hundreds of toys, puzzles, dress-ups, and games to choose from, you’ll always have something new to keep little ones busy these holidays. Perfect for playdates, rainy days, and screen-free fun!

📍 Visit us at 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
🕐 Open Wednesday & Saturday 10.30 - 12.30
🎟 Memberships available (including FREE concession memberships!)

💡 Tip: Swap your toys mid-holiday for double the fun!

16/04/2025

Port Melbourne Toy Library is closed this Saturday due to the long weekend.

We thank you for understanding and hope you enjoy the break!