Cairns Toy Library

25/08/2026

Pop down to the Red Berat Saturday, Aug 29 to have your chance to win some fabulous prizes and raise money for local community organisations and charities including the newly established Mareeba Toy Library!

16/08/2026

With Toy Library fast approaching why not popped into one of our borrowing sessions to see our full range of dress up costume!

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

🧸We had some exciting open ended play happening on the patio during this mornings borrowing session!

Next time you come to borrow feel free to stay and play with our blocks or the ever changing sensory play zone.

03/08/2026

👉 Nominate for August at https://www.cairnstoylibrary.org.au/

29/07/2026

Congratulations to Toy Libraries Australia on the launch of their podcast The Toy Library Effect and with a series of play at home resources to explore.

Have a listen 🎧
Episode 1: Today's toy library - more than just toys
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zOQpoobP7Mb1ZhPSDGfTW?si=PewhZ4c3QpOkN7QoAToKYQ&utm_source=copy-link&sci=spotify%3Acard-config%3A5OY1hH88WknjDV6oLZ4kth

There's something new to explore at Toy Libraries Australia! ✨

Today we're launching a collection of free resources designed to support families and the people who support them.

If you're looking for practical play ideas, expert advice or, simply a little encouragement you'll now find it all in one place.

The Toy Library Effect podcast 🎙
Hear from families, toy library leaders and child development professionals as they explore how play supports children's development, strengthens communities and helps families thrive.

Play at Home resources 🏡
Discover practical articles and downloadable guides on topics including:
• Early communication
• Sensory play
• Sibling play
• Gross and fine motor development
• Toy rotation
• Supporting neurodivergent children through play
• Flexible approaches to play

No matter who you are and how you play, we hope these resources inspire and support you.

👉 Explore everything here: www.toylibraries.org.au/for-families

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23/07/2026

Volunteers urgently needed this week!

Register at https://www.cairnstoylibrary.org.au/

Thank you 🙏

23/07/2026

A big congratulations to our Emma Memma Family pass winners! New members Tiffany and Lamson and volunteer member Marilyn! On behalf of the Cairns Region Toy Library we hope you and your family have a fantastic time! Thank you to the Emma Memma team for kindly gifting us the family passes!

23/07/2026

Lost Property- possibly left at Tuesday’s borrowing session. Please reach out if it’s yours.

18/07/2026