Welcome to the Newcastle Toy Library!
The Newcastle Toy Library is a not for profit, volunteer run organisation. Our aim is to provide members with good quality, educational toys at a very low cost each year. We operate out of the New Lambton Library.
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(note: members also need to have a regular Newcastle Library membership)
Using the Toy Library
The Newcastle Toy Library (NTL) is open at New Lambton Library each Saturday morning from 9:30am to 11:45am. Please access the Toy Library at the rear of the New Lambton Library building. These guidelines help all members get the best out of our toys.
- Toys can be borrowed for up to one month. Some toys can only be borrowed for two weeks due to their high popularity - these toys are clearly indicated. Toys can be renewed for an additional month via the Newcastle library app, Newcastle Library website or by phoning New Lambton Library on 4904 3340.
- A total of three toys can be borrowed per individual child membership ($35) and up to 6 toys can be borrowed under a family membership ($45). Memberships are valid for 12 months.
- Larger toys can only be returned on Saturday mornings.
- Keep your children with you at all times.
- Try not to let children play with toys with multiple pieces to prevent missing pieces in the library.
- Take care of our toys. Do not let them get wet or leave them outdoors.
- Return packaging with toys, including bags or plastic tubs.
- Please let the volunteers know of any damage or missing pieces on return. If you return a toy with a missing piece you may be asked to take it home again and return it complete.
- Toys that are returned broken or missing key pieces may have a replacement cost.
- To protect children, make sure protective clothing, helmets or safety equipment are used at all times with our toys.
Volunteering Opportunities
We always need more volunteers to help run the Saturday open sessions which involves welcoming new members, cleaning and counting toys and problem solving any queries. We have an online roster, so you choose which dates suit you!
We also have a wonderful commitee which oversee the running of the toy library. These roles include President, treasurer, secretary, volunteer coordinator, toy problems officer, toy purchaser, toy donations officer and social media officer. We meet regularly to discuss issues pertaining to the toy library and hold busy bees to complete tasks required in the toy library. If you would like to help out with one of these roles please let us know!
Gift Vouchers
A gift voucher of a Toy Library membership makes a perfect present for children. An ethical and sustainable choice - For the cost of a single quality toy, you could give the gift of a year long membership to the toy library with hundreds of toys available. 12 month memberships start at $35. Gift vouchers are valid for 3 years. Our gift vouchers are manually activated so please allow up to 48 hours for the gift card to be emailed to you. If you need one sent urgently, please contact us at newcastletoylibrary@gmail.com .
To purchase a gift card online, click here.
For further information contact us by email or though Facebook.
LIBRARY HOURS
Saturday: 09:30 am - 11:45 am
LOCATION
Downstairs of the New Lambton Library, Regent Street, New Lambton NSW
CONTACT DETAILS
New Lambton Library Phone: (02) 49043340