Borrowing toys
The toy library collection offers a range of quality toys for ages 0 to 8 years that encourage play, help develop children's skills and imagination and support brain, muscle and language development.
Membership: adult or junior membership of City of Melbourne Libraries is required. Find out how to join.Opens in new tab
Borrowing limits: 3 items per membership.
Borrowing period: 3 weeks with 1 renewal.
Reservations: 3 items per membership. Reservations will be held for 2 weeks.
Toy selection:
Check out the range of toys on our catalogueOpens in new tab or speak to one of our toy library staff who can assist with advice on selecting suitable toys for your child.
From September, a collection of toys to browse and borrow will be available from Library at The Dock. Until then, members can use toy library services at Carlton and North Melbourne or a limited click and collect service at Library at The Dock.
Toys can only be borrowed from and returned to the toy library locations at either The Chapel or Hotham Hub.
Click and collect items borrowed from Library at The Dock can be returned there.
Locations
Opening hours
The Chapel
469 Cardigan Street Carlton VIC 3053
Monday: 3pm to 6pm
Wednesday: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
Hotham Hub
113 Melrose Street North Melbourne VIC 3051
Tuesday: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Thursday: 3pm to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
Library at The Dock
107 Victoria Harbour Promenade Docklands VIC 3008
Click and collect only.
Contact us
Phone or in person
Call 1800 695 427.
View library locations and opening hours.
Contact us and feedback form
Use our contact us form for questions and our feedback form for suggestions.
Post
City of Melbourne Libraries
PO Box 1603
Melbourne VIC 3001
