Stay & Play!
Weekly stay and play sessions are back this week! Come along on Wednesday to play with these fun light blocks that change colour as you...
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Toy Library News
Learn about the latest additions to the toy library and upcoming events
catltoys
Mar 23, 2023
JumpStart!
We're partnering with VicHealth to support the health and wellbeing of young people! VicHealth is giving 180 local ideas a JumpStart! In...
catltoys
Mar 14, 2023
Free Music Classes this March
Come along to our new space at Canterbury Community Precinct for a music class with your little one to learn new ways to play with our...
catltoys
Jan 23, 2023
Weekday sessions (temporarily) cancelled
With much sadness we announce that our weekday sessions have been temporarily cancelled by the local council to give preference to...
catltoys
Jan 8, 2023
New hours for 2023!
We're very excited to announce we'll be offering 3 opening sessions per week in 2023! Wednesdays 1-3pm Friday - Saturday 9.30-12.15
catltoys
Oct 14, 2022
We're Hiring!
Canterbury Toy Library is looking for a new Toy Library Coordinator to begin in February 2023 as we move into the Canterbury Community...
Dr Monique Steen
Oct 11, 2022
How to overcome "Mum Guilt"
Feelings of guilt relating to one’s child(ren) and one’s role as parent are common in parenthood, especially in mothers ²,³,⁴. So much...
Canterbury Toy Library
Sep 19, 2022
Celebrate Children's Week at Canterbury Toy Library
UPDATE: Tickets for this event has now sold out, keep an eye on our newsletter and website for future events Come along for a fun family...
Canterbury Toy Library
Jun 16, 2022
Kids Co-design Feedback
Thank you to everyone that took part in our first ever kids co-design activity. We enjoyed reading all of your responses and look forward...
Canterbury Toy Library
May 19, 2022
Member Review by Chloe
"The first time I heard about the toy library was in a MCH session and I was attracted by this idea. I used to purchase toys for my baby...
Tinni tots
May 10, 2022
Why should kids go barefoot more?
We all know about the 5 important senses (sight, touch, sound, smell, and taste), but we often forget about MOVEMENT as a significant...
Canterbury Toy Library
Apr 21, 2022
Kid's Co-design Activity at Canterbury Toy Library
We need the help of kids of all ages in our neighbourhood to tell us about how you like to play and get active whether it’s by yourself...
Kristy Fickinger
Apr 1, 2022
Pretend Play: It’s a Pre-Reading Skill
Does your child toss through your recycling bin looking for rockets (toilet rolls), rummage your cupboards to set up a picnic for their...
Canterbury Toy Library
Mar 14, 2022
Sustainable Active Play Toys
With growing awareness about the impact our purchases can have on the environment we are seeing more families choosing and requesting...
Canterbury Toy Library
Sep 5, 2021
Explore our Musical Instruments
Canterbury Toy Library has been fortunate to receive funding for a wide selection of high quality musical toys and instruments suitable...
Canterbury Toy Library
Jul 4, 2021
Play Skills - Grasping, Sitting
Grasping Encourage grasping, hand-eye coordination, banging together, oral exploration, auditory localisation and object permanence with...
Canterbury Toy Library
Jun 30, 2021
First Play
Joining a toy library while your baby is young can open up a world of discovery but can also be a little overwhelming to find toys that...
Bianca Garzia
Jun 1, 2021
The Importance of STEAM Education
In our ever changing world, advances in technology and engineering remain a constant. One of the latest additions to the Prep to 12...
Bianca Garzia
Apr 21, 2021
It’s More Than a Game
If Covid19 has taught us one thing, it’s that we’re never too old, or too young, for board games. In light of this, the Canterbury Toy...
Canterbury Toy Library
May 19, 2020
New STEM Toy Collection
We're so excited to be adding new much needed resources for older members to our collection, meet our new STEM toys! These wonderful new...
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