392 toy libraries across Australia

Find your local toy library

Borrow toys, puzzles and ride-ons from a library down the road. Fresh toys for your kids, less clutter for you. Borrow more. Buy less.

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392
toy libraries mapped
8
states & territories
~$50
typical yearly membership
Free
for families to search

The map

Every toy library in Australia, on one map

Search your suburb, tap Near me, or open the map full screen and explore.

392 toy libraries

How it works

Borrowing toys is easy

Toy libraries work just like a book library, except the books are toys.

Step 1

Find your library

Search your suburb or tap Near me to see every toy library close by.

Step 2

Join and borrow

A yearly membership usually costs less than one new toy. Take a few home at a time.

Step 3

Return and swap

Bring them back when the novelty wears off and choose the next lot.

Why toy libraries

More play.
Less stuff.

Kids outgrow toys in months. A toy library lets them keep discovering, without the cost or the clutter.

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Save hundreds a year

Membership at most libraries is cheaper than a single big toy, and you get the whole shelf.

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Less plastic, less landfill

Every toy gets played with by family after family instead of ending up in a cupboard.

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Always something new

Kids get fresh toys every few weeks, so play stays interesting without the clutter.

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Meet local families

Toy libraries are run by local volunteers. It's an easy way to find your village.

What you can borrow

Hundreds of toys at every library

Collections vary by library, but most lend toys like these.

Baby & sensory

Play gyms, rattles, soft books

Montessori & learning

Learning towers, Pikler triangles

Ride-ons & bikes

Balance bikes, trikes, scooters

Puzzles & games

Floor puzzles, board games

Building & pretend play

Blocks, train sets, play kitchens

Party kits

Bouncy castles, ball pits, games

Popular

Most-searched toy libraries

The toy libraries Australian families look up most.

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Toy libraries near you

Pick your state or city to see every toy library on a local map.

For toy libraries

Put your whole collection online, one photo at a time

Your library may already have a page here. Claim it free, and be first to try simple software made for volunteers.

  • 📸 Snap a toy and it's listed, with AI filling in the details
  • 🔁 Check toys in and out from any phone
  • 📱 Families reserve with their mobile number
  • ⬇️ Free for libraries, and your data is always yours
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FAQ

Questions parents ask

Everything you need to know before your first visit.

What is a toy library?+

A toy library lends toys, puzzles, games and equipment to member families, like a book library but for toys. Most Australian toy libraries are run by local volunteers as not-for-profits.

How much does a toy library cost?+

It depends on the library. Across Australian toy libraries that publish their fees, the cheapest membership is usually about $30 to $75 a year, with around $50 typical. Many offer concession rates.

How long can I keep the toys?+

Loan periods are usually two to four weeks. Then you return the toys and borrow something new.

Do I have to volunteer?+

Many toy libraries ask members to help with a few sessions a year, such as running the counter or cleaning toys. Some let you pay a higher fee instead.

Is Your Local Toy Library a toy library?+

We're an independent directory that puts every Australian toy library on one map. You join and borrow directly from your local library.

Guides

Helpful reads for families