Merry Go Round Toy Library

Merry Go Round Toy Library

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An Aladdin's cave of wonderful toys which help children's learning and development through play! It is open all day Tuesdays 10am-4.30pm.

Merry Go Round Toy Libraries now run a click and collect service from Exeter Scrapstore in Belmont Park in Exeter. There are hundreds of toys, games, puzzles and resource books to choose from to take home for a week or two. We have toys for children of all abilities, backgrounds and ethnicities aged from a few months right up to early teens. Our second toy library, Spinning Top based in the Beacon

Photos from Merry Go Round Toy Library's post 29/08/2024

It's still Summer and the weather is still reasonable out there - why not borrow some toys for outdoor play?!
Spinning Top Toy Library is open tomorrow morning at The Beacon, we have skittles, a target game, Poi and so much more. Check out our website at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org

22/08/2024

Wooden balance boards and connectors available to borrow from Spinning Top Toy Library! These brightly coloured balance boards can be connected to create a variety of fun courses for everyone to enjoy.A fun way to enhance balance and coordination skills!
Spinning Top Toy Library is open tomorrow and every Friday from 10am-1pm at The Beacon. Browse and book online at my.mgrtoylibrary.org to avoid disappointment or pop along to the session.

20/08/2024

We are over the moon to announce that our request for funding has been successful and we have been awarded funding from the National Lottery Awards for All scheme for Spinning Top Toy Library!
A huge thank you to everyone who supports the National Lottery, our project is possible thanks to players’!
Funding has been awarded for rent and running costs for 24 months. This means we can continue to open each Friday at The Beacon from 10am-1pm loaning toys to local families and groups to enjoy in their own homes and settings!
We love our time at The Beacon each Friday, meeting and spending time with families and helping them choose toys to enjoy at home.
We look forward to seeing you soon. You can join the toy library, browse all the toys and book online at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org or alternatively pop in and see us on a Friday morning.

Photos from Merry Go Round Toy Library's post 19/08/2024

Snack 'n' Fall (aka Jenga) and Kubb are two great outdoor games for older children to enjoy. Both are available to borrow from our Merry Go Round Toy Library.

Merry Go Round Toy Library is open tomorrow and every Tuesday at Exeter Scrapstore from 10am-4.30pm! Book online at my.mgrtoylibrary.org to avoid disappointment.

Hope you're having a good Summer!

15/08/2024

Our soft play set is so popular that we've now received funding to purchase a second set! You can now reserve and borrow a soft play set from either Merry Go Round or Spinning Top Toy Library.

To reserve online visit: my.mgrtoylibrary.org

Spinning Top is open tomorrow and every Friday from 10am-1pm at The Beacon.

12/08/2024

Rechargeable Walkie Talkies available to borrow from Merry Go Round Toy Library! They have a 3KM long range so perfect for outdoor Summer adventures. They are best for children age 3+ years.

Merry Go Round Toy Library is open tomorrow and every Tuesday from 10am-4.30pm at Exeter Scrapstore. Browse all the toys and book online at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org

08/08/2024
Photos from Merry Go Round Toy Library's post 06/08/2024

So many fun toys to borrow today from Merry Go Round! I particularly like the potions set - who can't resist making lava or citrus soup? Come and have a look around our store cupboard for masses of play ideas for all ages.

05/08/2024

Our Junior snap circuits set is available to borrow from Merry Go Round Toy Library!
The set makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in the manual and build exciting projects such as AM radios, burglar alarms, doorbells and much more!
Browse all the toys and book online at my.mgrtoylibrary.org
Merry Go Round Toy Library is open every Tuesday at Exeter Scrapstore from 10am-4.30pm.

Photos from Merry Go Round Toy Library's post 01/08/2024

So many games available to borrow to suit children of all ages at our Spinning Top Toy Library! Check out the 'Games' section on our website my.mgrtoylibrary.org to see the full range.

Spinning Top Toy Library is open tomorrow at The Beacon from 10am-1pm! Reserve online in advance to avoid disappointment or pop along to the session to see us.

29/07/2024

Metal Detector, lightweight and specially designed for children, available to borrow from Merry Go Round Toy Library! Great for Summer fun and adventures!

Merry Go Round Toy Library is open tomorrow and every Tuesday 10am-4.30pm at Exeter Scrapstore. Book online at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org to avoid disappointment or pop along to see us during the session.

27/07/2024

We are unfortunately having issues with some members being unable to complete their reservation transaction on our website. This issue has been reported to the website engineers. We are hoping it will be addressed very quickly!

If you are having issues completing your booking, please drop me an email ([email protected]) with details of the items you wish to borrow and the dates and we will make the booking on your behalf.

Apologies for the inconvenience!

25/07/2024

Aquaplay Lockbox Play Set available to borrow from Spinning Top Toy Library!

This water playset comes with lots of accessories: children can use the working pump to change the water levels in the lock, spin the watermill and use the working crane to load and unload cargo. It is suitable for 3+ years.

Lots of fun for those sunny days which are hopefully on their way!

Spinning Top is open tomorrow at The Beacon from 10am-1pm. Book online to avoid disappointment at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org

22/07/2024

Using the Toy Library is a great way to save money, reduce boredom and reduce waste!

By borrowing toys you can access really high quality toys for a minimal hire cost.
We have such a great selection of toys to suit children age 0-12 years; you'll always been able to find something of interest allowing you to rotate the toys in your home.

Our Merry Go Round Toy Library is open tomorrow and every Tuesday at Exeter Scrapstore from 10am-4.30pm! Browse and book online at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org or pop along to see us during the session.

22/07/2024

More families in Devon will be able to access help and support following the launch of a dedicated Family Hub Advice Line and website, run by the charity Action for Children on behalf of Devon County Council.

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Photos from Merry Go Round Toy Library's post 18/07/2024

Our popular Pikler Climbing Frame is available to borrow from Spinning Top Toy Library! We're open tomorrow, Friday, at The Beacon from 10am-1pm.

Be quick and book online at my.mgrtoylibrary.org to avoid disappointment!

15/07/2024

We have lots of puzzles available to borrow to suit children of all ages. Check out the 'Puzzles' category from the menu on our website! We have hundreds!

Merry Go Round Toy Library is open tomorrow at Exeter Scrapstore from 10am-4.30pm! You can book online at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org or pop along to the session to see us.

11/07/2024

Toddlers and Preschoolers can playfully learn about filling cars with fuel, turning the crank to send them through the car wash, towing to safety and much more! Little People Road Ready Garage available to borrow from our Spinning Top Toy Library.
Spinning Top is open tomorrow at The Beacon from 10am-1pm.

Browse and book online to avoid disappointment at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org or pop along to the session to see us!

08/07/2024

Our Tipper Lorry is a very popular toy to borrow and currently available for loan at Merry Go Round Toy Library!

Toy trucks and vehicles have the power to unlock young imaginations and unleash children’s narrative thinking and social skills. With a truck toy or two at their fingertips, children can transform their play space into a hard-working construction zone, a thriving farmyard, a lively fire station, or a busy recycling centre!

At Merry Go Round we certainly have plenty of trucks and vehicles to choose from. Browse all the toys on our website at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org.

Merry Go Round Toy Library is open tomorrow and each Tuesday at Exeter Scrapstore from 10am-4pm!

Photos from Merry Go Round Toy Library's post 04/07/2024

We've got allsorts of toys for your little one to ride or rock on! Check out the physical play section on our website at my.mgrtoylibrary.
There is plenty to suit all ages!
Our Spinning Top Toy Library is open tomorrow at The Beacon from 10am-1pm!
Book online and we'll have the toys ready for collection or pop along to the session to see us.

02/07/2024

We're open today!

01/07/2024

Both the Grimms Rainbow and the Ball Pool are available to borrow from our Merry Go Round Toy Library! Merry Go Round is open tomorrow from 10am-4.30pm at Exeter Scrapstore.
Browse and book online at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org or pop along to see us during the session!

Photos from Merry Go Round Toy Library's post 27/06/2024

Lots of Happyland available to borrow from Spinning Top Toy Library! This is just a small selection photographed so check out our website at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org
Great for imaginary play and hours of fun!

Spinning Top is open tomorrow at The Beacon from 10am-1pm! Book online or pop along to the session to see us!
Andrea. x

24/06/2024

Wooden cooker available to borrow from Merry Go Round Toy Libraries! We've also got lots of food sets available that compliment it.

Check out the imaginative play section on our website at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org
Imaginative play is lots of fun and gives children a chance to fully express themselves or explore ideas and stories that they share an interest in.

Merry Go Round Toy Library is open tomorrow at Exeter Scrapstore from 10am-4.30pm. Book online or pop along to see us!

Photos from Merry Go Round Toy Library's post 17/06/2024

We've got lots of science themed toys at Merry Go Round Toy Library! Perhaps you'd like to borrow a telescope, first measuring set or our potions kit!

Merry Go Round Toy Library is open tomorrow and every Tuesday at Exeter Scrapstore from 10am-4.30pm. Browse and book online at: my.mgrtoylibrary.org

09/06/2024

What a lovely weekend and so many happy children!

Photos from Merry Go Round Toy Library's post 09/06/2024

Having fun at Exeter Respect Festival! Open 11am-7pm today (Sunday) come and say hello!

08/06/2024

Relaxing after setting up the events shelters for Merry Go Round's stalls at Respect. Never too old to play!

Photos from Merry Go Round Toy Library's post 08/06/2024

We’re all set up here at Exeter Respect Festival!
Lots of amazing stalls, food and activities.
Hopefully you can join us!

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Our Story

Merry Go Round is a small local charity in Exeter which opened its first toy library at the end of 1999. Our second toy library, Carousel, ran from 2006- 2017 when it closed due to changes in services at West Exe Children’s Centre. In March 2018 we opened Spinning Top Toy Library in the Beacon Centre in Beacon Heath.

Merry Go Round Toy Library is ideally situated as it shares accommodation with Exeter Scrapstore and is at the edge of the children’s play area in Belmont Park. Many families combine a visit to the toy library with a play on the swings in the park. It is open Tuesdays 10am-4.30pm right through the year. There are hundreds of toys, games, puzzles and resource books to choose from to take home for a week or two. We have toys for children of all abilities, backgrounds and ethnicities aged from a few months right up to early teens.

Spinning Top is open every Friday 9.30am-12.30pm. We have a great space for children and parents/carers to play together whilst choosing toys to borrow for a week or two. Families can also have yummy cakes and drinks, use the foodbank or join the knitting club which run at the same time in the main room in the Beacon Centre.

Since we opened, many hundreds of children have played with our toys and we are now seeing second generation toy library children! Our members include families, grandparents, childminders, toddler groups, church groups, schools, preschools, afterschools, research groups and more - all are welcome!

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Merry Go Round, Exeter Scrapstore, Gordon Road
Exeter
EX12DH

Opening Hours

10am - 4:30pm

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