Port Melbourne Toy Library

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

We're a local, community-based toy library helping families borrow more, buy less and keep playtime fresh.
With a PMTL membership, you can borrow from hundreds of toys, puzzles, games, costumes, baby toys, outdoor toys and party packs — perfect for children from babies through to around 8 years old.

Why families love borrowing toys:
✨ Fresh toys without the clutter
💛 A more affordable way to play
🌱 Less waste and more sustainable fun
🎉 Party packs and costumes available
🤝 A friendly local community resource

How it works:
✨ Join online or visit us
✨ Browse and choose toys
✨ Borrow, play and enjoy
✨ Return and swap for something new

📍 Find us at 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
🛍️ Click & Collect: Wednesdays + Saturdays, 10:30am–12:30pm
Ready to borrow?
Tap the link in our bio to join, browse toys or learn more 👇

26/05/2026

🌀 Build, roll, repeat!
Our Whirlpool Marble Run is packed with twists, turns and fast-moving marble fun.

Perfect for curious kids who love building, experimenting and watching their ideas come to life. It’s a great toy for problem-solving, creativity, fine motor skills and early STEM play.

Borrow it from the toy library and enjoy big marble run fun without buying or storing the whole set at home!

🌀 Code B5
🌀 Ages 4+
🌀 67 pieces, including 10 marbles
🌀 Great for STEM, construction and family play

30/03/2026

🐣 Easter closure

The Port Melbourne Toy Library will be closed this Saturday for the Easter weekend.

We hope you enjoy some extra family time, chocolate treats, and plenty of play 🐰💛
We’ll be back and ready for more toy borrowing on Wednesday!

08/03/2026

We’re looking for a Treasurer to join our Toy Library Committee! 💛

If you have a basic understanding of finances or bookkeeping and would like to contribute to a wonderful local community initiative, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ Help support play-based learning
🌱 Be part of a sustainability-focused community
🤝 Meet other local families
🧸 Enjoy a free annual toy library membership

Full handover and support will be provided.

Send us a message or email if you’re interested or would like to learn more!

03/03/2026

We’re pleased to let you know that from this week, the Port Melbourne Toy Library has returned to our regular opening days.

Our opening hours are now:

Wednesdays – 10:30am–12:30pm
Saturdays – 10:30am–12:30pm

We look forward to seeing you back at the Toy Library on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

28/02/2026

🌟 We’re Looking for a Social Media & Marketing Volunteer! 🌟

Do you love community, creativity and a good Canva template?

Port Melbourne Toy Library is looking for a volunteer to help manage our Instagram and Facebook, create simple graphics, promote events and memberships, and help us grow our local community.

If you’ve got experience with Canva, Instagram & Facebook and can spare a few hours a week, we’d love to hear from you 💛

Flexible, mostly remote, and a lovely committee to work with.

Interested? Send us a DM or email us at pmtoylibrary@gmail.com.

07/02/2026

✨ Play is powerful.

Join us for a free online session exploring how children develop play skills, and how play supports speech, language, emotional and social development.

👩‍⚕️ Presented by Tamara, an experienced Speech Pathologist with over 22 years’ experience working with children across early childhood, education and community settings. Tamara also volunteers at Port Melbourne Toy Library and will share practical, real-world tips on:
🧸 engaging children in play
🧩 choosing toys that support development
🗣️ building language through everyday play

🗓 Two sessions available
• Monday 2 March 2026. 11AM
• Tuesday 3 March 2026. 7.30 PM
(Same content in both sessions)

💻 Online | Free to attend
🎟 Proudly supported by a City of Port Phillip Council grant

🔗 Register via the link https://www.trybooking.com/DJDVU
Perfect for parents, carers and anyone curious about play 💛

03/02/2026

🍨 Scoop, serve, repeat!
Our Cool Scoops Ice Creamery is a favourite for pretend play and big imaginations.

🍨 Code: C203
🍨 Ages 3+

02/02/2026

Only for the month of February!