Carnegie Toy Library
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Development through creative play is our mission. Ensuring access for all, reducing landfill and the burden of expense on families buying new toys.
The Carnegie Toy Library (formerly known as the Caulfield Community Toy Library) is a non-profit community group that was established in 1985. Our mission is "to provide an extensive range of age-appropriate quality toys to member borrowers". We are self funded through fundraising, council grants, volunteer services, membership fees, donations and levies. To become a member is as simple as completing an application form and paying an annual fee. The Toy Library caters for children aged 6 months to 6 years, but has family games as well. There are approximately 2000 toys available in a range of categories. The types of toys available include Little Tikes (cars, kitchens, workbenches), construction toys (Lego and Duplo), costumes, games, videos, puzzles and baby toys. The Toy Library currently has approximately 300 members. By joining the Toy Library you will be able to meet other parents and have access to a wider range of play experiences for your children. You will be able to increase your children's interest / stimulation and offer greater learning opportunities and at the same time save money by borrowing rather than buying toys.
30/09/2026
YOU ARE INVITED!
Turns out, if you keep borrowing toys for long enough, you eventually turn 40. 🎂
This October, Carnegie Toy Library is celebrating four decades of toys coming and going, puzzles missing a piece (and miraculously finding it again), favourite toys being borrowed on repeat and local families growing up alongside us.
We think that deserves a party.
🎈 Saturday 10 October
🎈 During our usual morning opening hours
Pop it in the calendar. More birthday details coming soon!
29/09/2026
A powerful reminder that play isn't a "nice to have." It's essential — for kids and grown-ups alike. 💚
28/09/2026
NEW TOY ALERT! 🚲🛴
Our new ride-on and balance toys have arrived, Carnegie Toy Library families! 🎉
Come and try them out at one of our Open Sessions, including a ride-on trike, balance bikes, a mini trampoline, stepping stones and a balance board. They're perfect for getting little ones moving, building confidence and having fun through active play.
These new additions were made possible by a $3,000 grant from the City of Glen Eira for active play equipment. Thank you, Glen Eira City Council, for backing local families! 💚
Watch this space, as there are more purchases to come.
Not a member yet? Now's a great time to join and see what's on the shelves!
26/09/2026
Next time your little one is "just playing" — know that they're building, testing, and learning in the most important way they know how. 🧸
24/09/2026
We will be closed tomorrow Friday 25 September for the AFL Grand Final public holiday. 🏉
We'll be open as usual this Saturday 26 September, so pop in to return your toys and choose some new ones for the long weekend!
You can find our open hours at https://www.carnegietoylibrary.com/location-hours
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Grand Final weekend. 🧸
23/09/2026
At Carnegie Toy Library, we love this one. Every block tower, every pretend cafe, every "I'm the mum now" — it's all children rehearsing the world they see around them. What we model matters. 💚
22/09/2026
🎉 NEW TOY ALERT: Ride-on & Balance Toys have landed! 🎉
Our shelves just got a whole lot more exciting! Thanks to grant funding, we've added a brand new collection of ride-on and balance toys to help our little members build confidence, coordination and core strength while having a blast.
Swing by one of our Open Sessions to see (and try!) them all in person. 🚲🛞
And this is just the beginning — watch this space, more new toys are on the way! 👀💚
📍 Carnegie Toy Library
🔗 Open hour + membership info at https://www.carnegietoylibrary.com/
21/09/2026
We will be closed this Friday 25 September for the AFL Grand Final public holiday. 🏉
We'll be open as usual this Saturday 26 September, so pop in to return your toys and choose some new ones for the long weekend!
You can find our open hours at https://www.carnegietoylibrary.com/location-hours
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Grand Final weekend. 🧸
12/09/2026
FAQ: WHAT ARE THE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS AT THE TOY LIBRARY?
The good news? There isn't a wrong answer. There are many different options for many different families!!
Every membership gives your family unlimited swaps, access to our ever-growing collection and the chance to enjoy more play with less waste, less clutter and less expense.
If you have any questions about memberships, please shoot us a DM or email us today at [email protected]! ✨
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Address
12 Munro Avenue
Carnegie, VIC
3163
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 7pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 10am - 12pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 12:30pm |