Yarra Ranges Community Toy Libraries

Free Babywearing Workshop at Mt Evelyn Toy Library!

Struggling to find the right carrier fit? Want to try out some options before you buy, or just need a hand figuring out how to safely wrap your newborn or toddler? We’ve got you covered!

Join us and the wonderful Yvette from South Eastern Babywearing Group for a completely hands-on, supportive session.

No sales. Just support.

What to expect:
Bring your own carriers along for a free fit-check

Explore a wide range of demonstration carriers (from wraps and ring slings to soft-structured buckle carriers and hip seats)

Practice using carriers safely and comfortably with specially-weighted demonstration dolls

📆 When: Tuesday, 16th June
⏰ Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm (during Stay & Play)
📍 Where: Mt Evelyn Public Hall, 44 Birmingham Rd, Mt Evelyn
💰 Cost: FREE! All are welcome.

Whether you're expecting, a new parent, or wrangling a toddler, come along for a chat and a play. See you there! ❤️

✨ New Arrivals! ✨
These gems have been added to the collection and are ready for borrowing!

🥁🎶 Our music session is back! 🎶🥁

We had so much fun with Steph during her music session as part of our Play & Development series that we’ve decided to make it a regular thing! Starting next Monday the 11th May, join us during our Monday Stay & Play at Mt Evelyn for Toys & Tunes.

It’s a casual, fun session for the little ones to shake, rattle, and roll - and follow it up with a play!

WHEN: Monday 11th & 25th May
1st, 22nd & 29th June
More dates TBA

TIME: 10:30-11am

WHERE: Mt Evelyn Public Hall
44 Birmingham Rd, Mount Evelyn VIC 3796

COST: Free for members, $4 per family for non-members

No need to book - just turn up!

Stay and Play is on this morning at Mount Evelyn Toy Library. Come check us out! Free for toy library members or $4 to drop in for non-members

Mondays 9:30am-1:30pm
Tuesdays 12:30-2pm

☀️ 3 YEARS AGO ☀️ We opened the doors to our second branch at Montrose!

Many many hours of work from our wonderful volunteers went into cataloguing, building shelves, fundraising and more. Hard to believe it's now been open for 3 years!

We love our little Montrose Toy Library! 💚❤️💛

We had so much fun at Stay and Play this week with 7 families on Monday and 9 families on Tuesday.

We are getting a lot of families with kids aged 6mo - 18mo so if you're looking for something to do with your little kids of those ages definitely come check us out!

(Kids outside those ages welcome too of course!!)

Look at these little cuties enjoying this beautiful weather 🌞🍂
We're open at Montrose today until 11!

51% of the toys bought in Australia end up in landfill within one year!

According to Toy Libraries Australia, a staggering 51% of toys bought in Australia end up in landfill within 12 months. A lot of these toys are made from plastic and come in plastic packaging, further compounding the impact they have when discarded so quickly and easily.

Toy libraries aim to change that, by enabling people to borrow high-quality toys, rather than buying and binning them. It’s a solution that’s less burdensome on wallets, and far less burdensome on the environment.

Many people find toy libraries near them online, checking out local community centres or book libraries, or even create their own by engaging their community.

Come check us out in Term 2!