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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

  • Play is fun!

  • Play supports children’s development as they learn new skills

  • By providing high-quality, age-appropriate toys that allow families to give their child a variety of play experiences

  • It is a great meeting place for children and their families to make friends and be involved in the local community

  • 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:

  • Toys, puzzles and games, toys which cater to your child’s specific interests

  • Well-maintained and clean toys

  • A family-friendly environment

  • The committee volunteers are able to assist with advice on suitable items to loan

  • An opportunity for you and your child to make friends in the local community.


Toy Categories

  • A: Action toys 

  • B: First toys for baby and toddler 

  • C: Construction and Trucks 

  • DU: Dress-ups and Costumes 

  • E: Educational toys 

  • F: Fun Play 

  • G: Games Board

  • IP: Imaginary Play

  • M: Musical Instruments 

  • P: Puzzles 

  • PU: Push and Pull along toys

  • TT: Therapy and Sensory toys

  • 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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Meet Our Generous Supporters

The Surf Coast Toy Library gratefully recognises the support from the following entities:
SCTL in the News

 

Geelong Advertiser, March 31, 2022

SCTL Constitution

Surf Coast Times, April 7, 2022

SCTL Certificate of Incorporation

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