How to join the library
The easiest way to become a member of the toy library is by clicking here. You can also sign up in person at a Toy Library session.
Membership Fees
| Membership Type | Cost per year | Toy Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Full | $50 | 4 toys per fortnight |
| Family Plus (for large family) | $60 | 8 toys per fortnight |
| Concession and/or Grandparent | $40 | 4 toys per fortnight |
| Casual | $20 for 2 months (plus $50 deposit) | 4 toys per fortnight |
| First time baby | $50 plus get 6-months free | 4 toys per fortnight |
Toy allowance
Our ‘Full’ membership allows you to borrow four toys a fortnight. If you buy a ‘Family Plus’ membership, then your toy allowance doubles.
Casual membership
A Casual membership is perfect if you’re looking to join short-term or as a trial. It’s $20 for two months plus a $50 deposit, which is refunded on final return of all toys borrowed. It allows you to borrow four toys a fortnight. If after the two months you’d like to continue as a member, we can easily update your account to an annual membership (using your deposit to pay your annual membership fee). If you’d like to know more or have any questions about becoming a casual member, please get in touch with us, we’d love to help you if we can.
First-time baby membership
Sign up for a full annual membership before your first baby is nine months of age and receive an additional six months free! Take a look at our toys in the Early Learning range which are specifically for babies and younger children up to the age of 18 months and you’ll be opening up a new world of fun for your little one. Our toys include baby gyms, walkers and musical response toys.
member duty
As the Toy Library is run by unpaid volunteers, we ask all members to sign up to the duty roster 4 times a year (which works out as once a term)*. Duty involves helping a committee member run a toy library session, with their guidance. Volunteering is a great way to meet other toy library members and to learn more about the toys we offer.
You’re welcome to bring your children with you when you’re volunteering, as long as you keep an eye on them. They’re free to play with the bigger toys out on display, but we prefer that they play with toys with small parts or lots of pieces at home, once you’ve officially borrowed them!
Please sign up for a date that suits you here. If you can’t make your rostered duty, please let us know asap by email or message us via our Facebook page.
We understand that not all members will be in a position to do duty. When you sign up, you can choose to opt out of the duty roster by paying a levy of $40.
*Grandparent members are exempt from duty (but if any would like to do duty, they are very welcome to!)
KEEPING IN TOUCH
We send regular emails to our members to update them on any changes to our operations and to share any news. We also like to reach out to our members via Facebook and Instagram, so please like and follow us to stay up-to-date!