Healesville Toy Library

12/06/2026

Toy of the week - LEGO! It enhances fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem solving abilities. Furthermore, it fosters creativity and teaches perseverance when a build doesn’t go as planned. Let's face it, it's fun for parents too. You're never too old for Lego 😊
This and many other toys available to borrow tomorrow 10.15am-11.30am

02/06/2026

A huge congratulations to our very own Jo Bracken on receiving a well deserved volunteer award over the weekend in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Healesville community through Healesville Connect.

Jo's dedication to our community extends far beyond this incredible achievement. She played a key role in restarting the Healesville Toy Library and continues to generously give her time as our Treasurer and committee member.

Her commitment, kindness, and tireless efforts have made a lasting impact on so many people, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she does. We are so proud to have Jo as part of our Toy Library family and congratulate her on this well earned recognition.

Congratulations to founder of Healesville Connect, Joanne Bracken, on receiving a Casey Community Award today!

29/05/2026

Toy of the week - Geodesic structures kit.
Did you know geodesic structure toys are not only fun, but fantastic for children’s development too?

This STEM toy encourages problem solving, creativity and teamwork while also helping develop fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Kids love experimenting with different shapes and designs, learning through play without even realising it.

These open ended toys grow with your child too from simple builds for younger children to more complex creations for older kids. Whether they’re building domes, tunnels, rockets or their own imaginative masterpiece, every play session is a chance to learn, explore and create.

Borrow this and many more great toys this Saturday 10.15am-11.30am

23/05/2026

As well as our first birthday celebrations, we also had a stall at the HICCI volunteer showcase! A fun day with plenty of laughs.
Thank you HICCI for the delicious food and hot drinks throughout the day!

23/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and celebrated the Healesville Toy Library’s 1st birthday with us! 🎈

We’re so grateful for the wonderful support from our community and for everyone who helped make the day so special.

A very special thank you also goes to all of our amazing volunteers not just today but from the beginning, setting up, packing down, running activities, cleaning, organising and everything in between. We truly couldn’t do it without you ❤️

22/05/2026

Well this came around sooner than we were expecting, one whole year of our little toy library being open to the Healesville community and surrounds.
Please join us TOMORROW for a little celebration with cake and bubbles (literal bubbles - you need to come to our committee meetings for 🍾)
Thank you to our welcoming and supportive community - we run completely from the help of volunteers and greatly appreciate all the helping hands we have.
See you tomorrow!
- Kirsten, Jo, Kristy & Anne

15/05/2026

15/05/2026

Toy of the week - The Toniebox is a screen free interactive audio player designed for children ages 1–9, offering significant benefits including improved literacy, reduced screen time, and enhanced emotional regulation. It fosters independent play through durable, kid friendly controls, while lots of families also report calmer, easier bedtimes using its audio stories and lullabies. Thinking of getting one but want to try it out first? Then come down and borrow it tomorrow we're open 10.15am to 11.30am

09/05/2026

Fun weekend!
See us with toys at Queens Park on Sunday!

08/05/2026

Toy of the Week - Ravensburger's Inch Worms is a interactive, and educational board game for children aged 3+ that enhances color recognition, counting, and fine motor skills by having players pull and connect colorful worm pieces. It promotes social skills like turn taking and patience, making it ideal for preschool development.
Come check it out and much more Saturday 10.15am-11.30pm