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About Us
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Awarded Toy Libraries Australia's Volunteer-run Toy Library of the Year 2022!
The Surf Coast Toy Library is a not-for-profit organisation, run for the community by the community. We provide a wide range of toys, puzzles, games and sporting equipment for the children of the Surf Coast Shire.
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Members have access to thousands of toys that you can exchange as you would books at a library. Toys can be borrowed for a period of two weeks at a time. You can borrow up to four items at one time on a Single membership, or up to six items with a Family membership. Return and borrow toys as many times as you like! All families, grandparents and carers are welcome to join.
How will your child benefit
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Play is fun!
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Play supports children’s development as they learn new skills
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By providing high-quality, age-appropriate toys that allow families to give their child a variety of play experiences
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It is a great meeting place for children and their families to make friends and be involved in the local community
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Encourages families to spend time together while promoting the value and importance of play.
What does the toy library offer?
Children between ages 6 months – 6 years are catered for with:
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Toys, puzzles and games, toys which cater to your child’s specific interests
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Well-maintained and clean toys
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A family-friendly environment
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The committee volunteers are able to assist with advice on suitable items to loan
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An opportunity for you and your child to make friends in the local community.
Toy Categories
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A: Action toys
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B: First toys for baby and toddler
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C: Construction and Trucks
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DU: Dress-ups and Costumes
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E: Educational toys
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F: Fun Play
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G: Games Board
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IP: Imaginary Play
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M: Musical Instruments
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P: Puzzles
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PU: Push and Pull along toys
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TT: Therapy and Sensory toys
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W: Water and Sand play toys
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Children's Services Hub
27 Grossmans Rd
Torquay, Vic
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Open every Saturday, one Tuesday a month and every second Friday
(Closed School Holidays)
Tuesdays - 9.30 -11.00am
​Fridays - 2.00 - 4.00pm
​Saturdays - 9.00 -11.00am
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See member page tab
for opening dates
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