About the Toy Library
Where is the Toy Library
The Toy Library is located at the rear of Forestville Senior Citizens’ Centre
Cnr Starkey Street & Warringah Road, Forestville.
Parking is available adjacent to the library on the southern side of the Memorial Hall.
Toy Library Hours of Operation
In-person browsing/borrowing, no appointment required, at Forestville:
Mondays 12.00pm to 2.30pm
Thursdays 10.00am to 2.00pm
Click ‘N’ Collect with pick-ups available by appointment:
Forestville
Mondays 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Wednesdays 11:00am to 11:30am
Thursdays 10:00am to 2.00pm
North Sydney
Wednesdays 11.00am to 12.30pm Tuesdays 11.00am to 12.30pm
Northern Beaches Council Library Manly
Thursdays 10.30am to 11.00am
Northern Beaches Council Library Mona Vale
Thursdays 10.30am to 11.00am
What is the cost?
12 month membership:
- General public: $100 per year (plus $30 bond)
- EarlyEd families: $80 per year ($0 bond)
Are you a concession or pension card holder? If you need any financial assistance to access the toy library then please speak with one of the toy library staff.
Loan period
Up to 4 weeks. Families may change toys more frequently.
Number of items per loan
5 Toys and 5 Children’s Books or Parent References.
Joining for Agencies
Enquire online or call us on (02) 9923 2727 for more information. Call us to discuss your needs with our staff, or to make an appointment.
To Donate
Please contact us if you wish to donate specialist toys or equipment in good condition.
Individual Therapy Appointments
Book an individual appointment with an EarlyEd Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist. Available to members at $193.99 by appointment only.
Resources available
EarlyEd’s Toy Library has a wide range of toys, games, books, and therapy/gross motor equipment. We also have a parents’ reference library providing books on topics including speech, language and learning difficulties.
Hygiene
Families are required to clean toys before returning them. Please advise staff if there has been any illness or COVID infections recently in the home, so staff can take additional measures.
Early Childhood Settings
The Cubby House Toy Library provides early childhood centres with access to a range of toys and resources suitable for young children. EarlyEd can also support your staff with ideas and strategies that can be used to encourage development while in engaging in play. Contact us to learn more.