Council Toy Libraries in South Australia
Council Toy Libraries are a fabulous resource for families in South Australia. They offer access to a great range of toys including developmental toys, puzzles, board games, sporting equipment, costumes and more. Children are adept at learning through play, so visiting your local council toy library is a great way to enhance your child’s development, imagination and skills.
Toy libraries are simple to join and there is generally a small annual fee to cover cleaning and maintenance but the benefits are immense. Toy libraries are also often staffed by experienced librarians with an understanding of developmental stages in children and are a fabulous resource for recommending toys for your child.
Benefits of joining a council toy library
- Families can maintain a rotating supply of toys for their children and also avoid the expense of buying toys outright.
- A great way to test toys before buying your own.
- Less need to store large quantities of toys at home plus less mess.
- Resources are available for families with children who have additional needs.
Did you know that some council libraries also offer access to a range of sporting and recreational equipment that may include:
- Sporting equipment – bats, balls and nets
- Board games
- Jigsaws
- Costumes
- XBox 360, Wii and Playstation 4 games
- Musical instruments
Party Toys and Packs
Some council libraries even offer party toys and packs to keep kids entertained at parties for a small fee. These may include ride-on toy cars, mini rollercoaster toys, toddler slides and seesaws, party games.
COVID-19
Council libraries that are currently operating their toy libraries have strict cleaning, visiting and borrowing policies in place to ensure the safety of all borrowers.
Please note that some council libraries have not yet resumed Toy Library borrowing due to COVID-19. Please check with your local council toy library.
Find a council toy library near you in South Australia
Adelaide – Inner City
Unley Toy Library | 181 Unley Road, Unley | website | Read our review
Adelaide – North
Para Hills Toy Library | Wilkinson Rd, Para Hills | website
Prospect Toy Library | 128 Prospect Rd, Prospect | website
Adelaide – East
Burnside Toy Library | 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore | website | Read our review
Adelaide – North East
Campbelltown Toy Library | Montacute Rd, Campbelltown | website
Tea Tree Gully Toy Library | 571 Montague Road, Modbury | website
Adelaide – South
Blackwood Toy Library | 4 Young St, Blackwood | website
Cove Civic Centre Toy Library | 1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove | website
Hub Toy Library | Hub Library, Hub Drive, Aberfoyle Park | website
Mitcham Toy Library | Located within the Mitcham Memorial Library 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn | website | Read our review
Park Holme Toy Library | 1 Duncan Avenue, Park Holme | website
Unley Toy Library | 181 Unley Rd, Unley | Read our review
Adelaide – West
Parks Library Toy Collection | 46-48 Trafford Street, Angle Park | website
West Torrens Toy Library | 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton | website
Regional SA
Tintinara Coonalpyn Community Toy Library | Tintara | website
SA councils – part of your everyday!
DISCOVER MORE ABOUT COUNCIL LIBRARIES HERE
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: supplied
SUBSCRIBE
Want to get all the latest events and activities straight to your inbox?
Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter below to keep up to date with our latest posts and find out all the best events & activities for Adelaide families. Newsletters are only sent once a week, and you may sometimes get a special offer exclusively for our subscribers only!
