Belmont Toy Library

Whether Dad wants to spend the weekend playing with the kids, or needs them to play quietly… we’ve got you covered 😉

Open Saturday 9.30-11.30.

We cater for kids 0-8, but if you have kids under 6 especially you must come and check us out! A cave of wonders awaits….

Open today 9.30-10.30.

Toy Coordinator Wanted :D

We would love to welcome someone to our committee to learn the role of Toy Coordinator. Surely the most fun job at the Toy Library!

What does the job entail?

-Committee meetings 4 times a year plus an AGM. Most meetings are online and at a time that suits everyone.

-Check notes from shifts (online) to see if any toys need to be removed from the system, repaired or replaced. Other than getting the toy from the Toy Library this can be done at home/as you pop in to borrow anyway.

-Organise buying of new toys (and sometimes boxes/bags and batteries!) and add them to our system - this can be done from home from your log in.

-Check through occasional donations for items suitable to add, pass along other items.

-Every two years oversee a stocktake (rolling) to make sure all toys have correct labels and are in good condition, meeting Toy Safety Standards.

-Contribute to general committee.

The current Toy Coordinator isn't leaving the committee, so it's a great chance for a steady handover. Other than removal of a broken toy (which anyone can do!) nothing is urgent in this role, so it's a great one for someone with some time, but who can't commit to a set time.

Most of it can be done from home, it's perfect for a currently borrowing member and if you've got very young kids you've got the chance to really help curate a beautiful toy collection for your kids and all of ours!

Why?

-We need committee to run!
-Get first try of the new toys!
-Oversee what toys are added!
-Free membership!

We're a really friendly committee who understand that the Toy Library is just one of many things being juggled, so we all support each other and chip in where we can :) PM us for more information or chat to Anthea when we're open tomorrow 9.30-10.30 :D

We are open until 11.30 🙂
Thanks to the lovely volunteers running the session 🙌

We are open 9.30-11.30 tomorrow.
You are able to renew your toys for an additional 4 weeks as long as they’re not a Top Toy. You can do this via your account, contact us if you need help 🙂

We would love to welcome an additional general committee member or two 🙂

- 4 (generally online) meetings a year
- One AGM
- Supportive committee keen to welcome and train new members
- Make a valuable contribution to your community 🙂
- Free Toy Library membership

PM us for an obligation free chat to learn more. Many hands make light work 🙌🙏

We are open today until 11.30.

Good day to get your Book Week costume sorted 🙂

We are open 9.30-11.30 tomorrow 🙂

In our spares box if anyone is looking for these!

We are open until 10.30!

The new digger, wheelbarrow and balance board are awaiting their first official loan 🤩

How lucky are we?

Thanks to our very generous friends WLC Medical we have 5 brilliant new toys to add to our collection.

-Ride on digger - suitable for 1.5-4 years approximately - yes it makes sounds too 😉

-Crazy Cart - suitable for ages 4-8 years approximately - sorry parents, we've checked, it does have size limits 😛

-New Kinderboard to replace our much loved and worn one, amazing for core strength.

-Wheelbarrow - great for developing upper body strength and welcoming little garden helpers.

-Hape Caterpillar Threading set - the caterpillars are easy to hold for little hands and great for fine motor skills.

We are so grateful to have the support of such a wonderful local business. Resources towards the gross and fine motor skills now will pay off for our community in the future! 😀

Thank you to Adam and the team!

The AGM date will be announced for in the coming months, but while you wait, have you considered joining our committee?

We’d love to welcome another member or two.
Volunteering on the committee is a great way to be a part of your community, make new friends, learn new skills - oh and your Toy Library membership is free.

We are keen to find someone who’d like to learn the Toy Coordinator Role, and would also be open to someone with an interest in Grants/Websites/Social Media.

If you’d like any information please contact us or speak to Anthea, Josh, Liane or Alana if you see us when you’re in borrowing 😊

Check your child’s school calendar.

When is the Book Week Parade?

Write it down and then make a plan to visit us within the 4 weeks before to secure your costume!

With 4 week loans and many lovely costumes you’ve got time to be organised!!!
You’re welcome 😉

We are open until 11.30 today 😁 🔥 🛻

We are open tomorrow 9.30-11.30 🙂

Stay tuned over the new few weeks for some exciting posts thanks to our friends at WLC Medical 😁

We are open until 10.30 today! Race down to get some new toys to fill the rest of the holidays :D

Good Evening!

We are currently signing up members for our August/September shifts. Members please lot into SETLS https://btlwa.setls.com.au
to choose the shift of your preference.

If you're a new standard member select any Volunteer 2 on a Saturday slot. Any queries please contact our FB page :)

THANK YOU :D

*Remember, complete 8 shifts instead of 4 during your membership and get free renewal/membership fee refunded!!!

Belmont Toy Library This is the catalogue and calendar for Belmont Toy Library. If you are a member, you can also log in and check what toys you have on loan, and nominate volunteering sessions for yourself.

We are open this Wednesday, 9.30-10.30 🙂

We are next open on Saturday, 9.30-11.30 🙂

This fantastic interactive globe will be available from Saturday, it replaces our previous globe that had truly lived its full life!

We would recommend this for children 5+ or with direct supervision for younger children as the stylus is best used accurately and we're hoping it has a long life ahead too :) We're sure it will be a hit with children and parents alike ;)

The calendar has shifts available to fill from the 3rd of August, please sign yourself up as you're able! :D

We are open this morning, new members welcome!

We close at 11.30 - please allow sufficient time to return and borrow 😊

Thank you to our volunteer super duo today for running the shift 🙌

We are open today 9.30-10.30 🙂

Please arrive in time for your returns and loans to be processed by our wonderful volunteers 🙂

It's Time to Join the Toy Library! 📣

Toy Libraries are magical places nestled in the community where you can borrow toys, just like you borrow books from a library. The benefits are endless:
💰 Save Money
🛋️ Reduce Clutter at Home
🌈 Engage your Child in Play
🌱 Reduce Plastic Waste in Landfill

With more than 50% of toys bought in Australia going to landfill within the first 12 months, it's never been a better time to take steps towards a more circular economy, and borrowing not buying is the answer!

Are you already a member of your local toy library? Please spread the word by sharing this with your friends and family!

What a busy morning! Lovely to see so many toys enjoying their weekend at new homes 😉

Looking for a lead volunteer for 6/7, second volunteer and lead shifts available from 3/8 too 😃

The furniture in this sweet doll house was worse for wear. Luckily we had some pieces donated and were able to easily upgrade it! We love giving our toys a fresh start 😁

We open today at 9.30 😁

Please clean your toys before returning them and allow sufficient time for your toys and pieces to be counted in and out as we close at 11.30 😊

Happy borrowing!

We are looking for a Lead Volunteer for this Saturday the 22nd or for Saturday the 6th of July. Comment, PM or SMS Anthea if you can help 😁