Community Toy Library
Looking for new ways to keep your children entertained and tired of the cost of replacing toys? We have the answer!
Join the Kath Dickson Family Centre’s Community Toy Library in Crows Nest and you’ll have access to over 1,000 toys for 0-5 year olds. There are cars, trains, blocks, games, wooden puzzles, floor puzzles, bags of ‘bugs’, bags of balls, construction toys, sand pit toys, and so much more.
Membership is just $25 for 3 months or $80 for 12 months, which entitles you to borrow up to 10 items for four weeks at a time.
Kath Dickson Community Toy Library
Location: Crows Nest State School, Littleton Street, Crows Nest
Opening hours: Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30am – 4:30pm (school term time only)
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of joining?
Apart from the obvious cost benefits of borrowing rather than buying toys, by joining the Toy Library you will have access to a huge range of age-appropriate toys, puzzles and games that you can change as your child’s interests change; less waste going into landfill from toy packaging and disposal; and less clutter at home.
How much does it cost? How do I pay?
Our annual membership fee is $80 which allows families to come to the library and borrow up to 10 toys for 4 weeks at a time.
Payment can be made at the Toy Library, or via direct deposit to:
Kath Dickson Family Centre
BSB 064 433
Acc No 11170675
Please reference your payment with your surname followed by TL (for Toy Library), e.g. “Smith TL”
What are your opening hours?
The Toy Library is currently open Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30am-4:30pm during school terms only. Very ocasionally we might need to change these hours due to staffing needs, and this will be advised on our Facebook page.
Can I bring my children and stay a while?
Absolutely! Our Toy Library is a great place for children and their families to socialise and interact with others. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy a play in our large fenced backyard, especially if you are travelling from further afield. You are also welcome to coincide your visit with our free playgroup on Friday mornings, 9.30am-11.30am.
Can I visit without being a member?
You sure can! We are more than happy for you to drop in and use the space. We have craft materials that are free to use, a free library/book swap, and a large outdoor space that is perfect for a picnic. You can also join our free Friday morning playgroup from 9.30am-11.30am (during school terms). You’ll just need to be a member if you want to borrow toys to take home.
Can I make a donation?
Definitely! We have lots of toys on our wish-list as well as future projects we are looking to fund, such as a mobile toy library. As a community-based registered charity, any monetary donation over $2 is tax deductable. We will also gladly accept donations of new or lightly used toys, games and puzzles. However, we are unable to take donations of toys that have batteries or that are soft (like teddy bears).
Can I volunteer to help?
Yes! There are lots of ways you can help, including customer service, cleaning and checking toys, gardening, marketing, and fundraising. If you would like to volunteer to help at the toy library (and receive free membership) please complete a volunteer application form.
Some of the toys you can borrow
Contact us
Kath Dickson Family Centre Head Office
5 Jennings Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350
Visit our Facebook Page for regular updates
1300 336 345