Shepparton Toy Library

🎉 We’re back! 🎉
The Cubby Toy Library will be reopening tomorrow (Saturday 17th Jan) after our Christmas break.

🧸 Opening time: 10:30am – 12:30pm

Today is the last day to return toys for 2025!
We are open from 10.30-12.30 today.

📢 Cubby Toy Library Holiday Closure Notice 🎄✨

The Cubby Toy Library will be closed from Saturday 13th December 2025 and will reopen on Saturday 17th January 2026.

⭐ Our final borrowing session for the year will be Saturday 6th December 2025.
Please make sure all toys are returned before the closure date.

Thank you for your support throughout the year — we look forward to seeing you again in 2026! 💛🧸

World Sustainable Toy Day is Friday 21 November! 🌏

Created by Sustained Fun in 2022, World Sustainable Toy Day is a global celebration of play that’s kind to the planet. Falling one week before Black Friday, it’s a reminder to pause before we purchase and think about how our play choices can make a difference.

The toy industry is one of the most plastic-intensive in the world, producing nearly 1 million tonnes of waste every year (yikes!).

Toy libraries help change that story. By borrowing instead of buying, families reduce waste, save money, and teach children that caring for the planet can start with play.

This year’s theme is “Connecting Families Through Play.” 💚
Children develop a love for the environment through shared experiences with family, and toy libraries make that possible every day.

Join in this World Sustainable Toy Day:
♻️ Borrow instead of buy
🚂 Donate or share toys
💬 Talk to your kids about small actions that help our planet
📸 Share your sustainable play moments using and tag Toy Libraries Australia and World Sustainable Toy Day

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Children grow, learn and change so quickly. One minute it’s mirrors and play mats, the next it’s walkers and ride-ons!

A toy library keeps up with every stage without emptying your wallet. Borrow the fun, skip the clutter, and enjoy playtime that grows with your child.

Join your local toy library and save while they play!

We have been fortunate enough to receive numerous toy donations recently. Here are a few examples of the new toys that have been donated. We would like to thank everyone who has generously contributed toys to our Toy Library.

We all love the excitement of a new toy... but did you know that more than half of the toys bought in Australia end up in the bin within a year? 😳 That’s a big waste for the planet and your wallet.

Most toys are made from plastic and often come with lots of packaging and not much playtime. A few cheap toys here and there might not seem like much, but it all adds up (in dollars and landfill).

The good news? There’s a better way. Toy libraries let you borrow high-quality toys that last, without the clutter or the cost. It’s a simple swap for a smarter, more sustainable way to play.

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What can $2 get your child each week?
A chocolate surprise egg... maybe fidget toy... or 2-minute shopping centre ride... OR access to hundreds of quality toys from your local toy library!

That's right, many toy library members work out to less than $2 per week, giving families a world of play without the clutter and cheap plastics.

Checkout your nearest toy library and see what's waiting to be borrowed!

A Walk for Road Safety event is scheduled to take place at lake tomorrow. The Cubby Toy Library will be in attendance, alongside numerous other engaging activities. We hope to see you there!
For more information on this event please see the event website below.

Walk For Road Safety Be part of the ‘Walk for Road Safety’ event at Victoria Park Lake. This FREE community event is for the whole family. Come and enjoy a great day out! Developed by Council and the Walk for Road Safety working group.

Thinking about joining the toy library? 🤔

This decision tree might help! Whether you're short on space, love a good puzzle, or just want to save money (and the planet), toy libraries could have something for you, or make a great gift for a loved one! Tag a friend who needs to join the toy library👇

Did you see our featured article in the Shepparton Advisor today? Pictured here are some of our dedicated volunteers! You can read all about the exciting initiatives underway at The Cubby Toy Library in the article below.

Did you know the Toy Library used to be an infant welfare centre? Looks how much it has changed over the years!

Infant Welfare Centre, Balaclava Road near Numurkah Road. Year not known. (GSCC Collection) ~G