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Wednesday 10:30am - 12:30pm Saturday 10:30am - 12:30pm

Port Melbourne Toy Library

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Port Melbourne Toy Library

The Port Melbourne Toy Library is not-for-profit community based organisation, that exists to inspire our local children to learn through play.

Come and visit during opening: Wed & Sat | 10:30am–12:30pm Join us to borrow from a great range of toys suitable for children from the ages of 6 months to 6 years. Includes balance bikes, infant and pre-school toys, imaginative play, puzzles, games, costumes and loads more! How To Join: Visit the Toy Library during our opening hours

When: Wednesday and Saturday 10:30am -12:30pm
Where: Port Melbo

urne Town Hall, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne

Member Fees:
- Annual Membership $130
- Concession Membership $0
- Short Term Membership (3 months) $45

* Annual Members are eligible for $20 discount on following year’s membership if they volunteer up to 2 x1 hour volunteer session
* Members can borrow 4 toys at a time. Membership options available for extra toys

29/07/2026

What are children learning from manipulative toys? 🧩✨

In this reel, our volunteer Tamara introduces the Manipulative Toys section at Port Melbourne Toy Library and shows one example of how these hands-on toys work.

Manipulative toys encourage children to use their hands, explore how things move, and practise important early learning skills through play. As children push, pull, twist, sort, stack, match and build, they are developing different skills.

These toys are great for babies, toddlers and preschoolers who love to explore, test, repeat and discover how things work.

Borrowing from the toy library is also a simple way to support your child's development while keeping your toy rotation fresh at home.

Visit Port Melbourne Toy Library to explore our manipulative toys and borrow something new for your child's next play session.

28/07/2026

Toy Spotlight: Sensory Play ✨

This week we're highlighting sensory toys from the toy library — perfect for curious little hands and minds.

Sensory toys help children explore through touch, sound, colour and movement. They can support fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, focus, curiosity and early learning through play.

Borrow one as part of your toy rotation and enjoy fresh, hands-on fun at home.

Visit Port Melbourne Toy Library to see what sensory toys are available this week.

25/07/2026

New toy bags have arrived! ✨

A little behind-the-scenes update from the toy library — our new display bags will help us keep toys organised, sorted and easy for families to take home.

Small upgrade, big difference!

23/07/2026

Toy Spotlight: Cause and Effect Play 🔘✨

This toy may look simple, but it helps children explore an important early learning concept: 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁.

When a child pushes a button and hears a sound, they begin to understand, “I did something, and something happened!”

Borrow toys like this from Port Melbourne Toy Library and keep play fresh at home.

21/07/2026

Toy Spotlight: Blocks for Creative Play 🧱✨

Starting a new term and getting back into routine? Block toys are a great way to bring simple, open-ended fun at home.

They encourage creative play, building, problem-solving and imagination — and they're easy to add into your weekly toy rotation when your child needs something fresh to explore.

Borrow a set, build something amazing, return it, and choose a new toy next time.

Visit Port Melbourne Toy Library to refresh your toy shelf and start the new term with playful ideas.

16/07/2026

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻… 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺! 😅

Borrowing is a great way to let your child enjoy large toys without having to store them at home long-term.

Come and check out our 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝘆𝘀 at Port Melbourne Toy Library — borrow, play, return, and swap for something new next time!

14/07/2026

✨ Costume & Fun!

Our dress-up collection is ready for little imaginations to shine. Borrow favourites like a space cowboy, ocean adventurer and snow princess costume — perfect for imaginative play, parties, play dates or school holiday fun.

Come in and explore our costume collection at Port Melbourne Toy Library!

09/07/2026

Big thanks to Tamara for introducing our creative toys! Come explore more fun, imaginative play options at Port Melbourne Toy Library and borrow something new today.

08/07/2026

🎲 Game night, sorted!

Looking for a fun family activity these school holidays? Port Melbourne Toy Library has games perfect for children under 8 — great for family time, a friends’ play date, or a rainy afternoon at home.

Borrow favourites like:
🧱 Jenga
👵 Greedy Granny
🏴‍☠️ Pop Up Pirate
🧊 Don’t Break the Ice

Games are a great way for little ones to practise taking turns, problem-solving, patience and lots of giggles — without needing to buy something new every week.

Come in during opening hours and pick up a game for your next game night!

07/07/2026

A quiet look behind the scenes — shelves ready, cozy environment, and toys waiting for their next family.

Come visit us on our next borrowing day.

Address

Port Melbourne Town Hall, 333 Bay Street
Melbourne, VIC
3207

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10:30am - 12:30pm
Saturday	10:30am - 12:30pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/PortMelbourneToyLibrary

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