Lismore Toy Library Inc

06/09/2026

Can you HELP?
We are struggling to keep the doors of the Toy Library open on SATURDAYS and are wondering if there is anyone out there who would be willing to take charge and set up/pack down Saturdays!? It’s an easy job and enjoyable even with small kids- they can just play the morning away! Plus FREE membership if you become part of our committee (simply join our group chat to keep everyone in the loop and attend meetings once every few months).
Please message us if you’re interested.

04/09/2026

We’ll be breaking out the roller-coaster and some other fun goodies for resilient Lismore’s Community Gathering in a fortnight. Spread the word and come say hi!

To cap off a packed two days of the Summit (September 16 and 17), we’re inviting everyone to join us for an afternoon Disaster Ready Together Community Gathering

📍 The Quad, Lismore — on Widjabul Wia-bal Country
🕓 4.00–7.30pm
🎟️ Free & everyone welcome!

Featuring:
Welcome to Country
Blak Listen Up! First Nations storytelling through film, sound and movement
Stalls by local organisations to support your disaster readiness plan
Free food, hot drinks and treats
Kids space by the Lismore Toy Library
Healing Hub weaving and body work

Whether you’ve been part of the Summit or are simply keen to come along and connect, we’d love to see you there. 💛
Come for a feed, stay for a yarn, and connect with the people helping make our communities stronger and more prepared.

21/08/2026

WE ARE CLOSED THIS SATURDAY THE 22nd of August.
We apologise for any inconvenience, we will be back on Thursday the 27th and Saturday the 12th of September.

23/07/2026

We are OPEN TODAY 3-5pm at the Lismore Library on Magellan street.
Come say hi, play and borrow some of our fabulous collection of toys.
Or Pop in on Saturday from 9:30-11:30

25/06/2026

We are OPEN TODAY 3-5pm at the Lismore Library on Magellan street.
Come say hi, play and borrow some of our fabulous collection of toys.
This is our last Thursday for term 2.
Pop in on Saturday from 9:30-11:30 for our last weekend session of the term.

10/06/2026

One of Lismore’s best kept secrets?
(we’re not really a secret, and we’re open tomorrow! 3-5pm at the lismore library on Magellan street!)

One of the best kept secrets in parenting? A toy library.

A place where families can borrow toys, discover new play experiences, connect with their community and support children's learning through play.

Simple, practical and full of value for growing families.

Check out one of the 400 toy libraries nationwide.

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26/05/2026

49,000 children across Australia are growing and learning through toy libraries every year! 🚀

Behind this number are thousands of little moments.
Imagination sparked by a new toy.
Skills built through play.
Confidence growing week by week.
And the joy of having access to the right toys at the right stage of development.

Toy libraries give children the chance to explore a wide variety of high quality, developmentally appropriate toys without the cost barrier, supporting their learning, creativity and wellbeing in those crucial early years.

They also give children something just as important. A sense of belonging. A place where families connect, friendships form, and communities grow stronger together.

This is the real impact of play.

📊 From *Valuing Play: The Social Impact of Toy Libraries in Australia*

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21/05/2026

We are entirely volunteer run at the Lismore Toy Library, including every person on our committee! Want to learn more? And join our wonderful team? We have our AGM followed by a regular committee meeting THIS SATURDAY the 23rd of May. Please come along to the lismore library function room and join us!

18/05/2026

Sometimes what families need most is simply somewhere to go where they feel welcome.

Not every family is looking for a packed schedule or expensive activities. Sometimes it’s about finding a place that feels easy to walk into. Somewhere children can explore, play and follow their interests, while parents and caregivers spend time around other people who understand this stage of life.

Over time, toy libraries often become part of a family’s routine. A familiar face at the counter. A child heading straight for their favourite shelf. A reason to get out of the house on a hard week. A place that helps play feel manageable at home.

The value toy libraries bring to families can look different for everyone. For some, it’s practical support. For others, it’s connection, confidence, inclusion or simply having somewhere that feels welcoming and consistent.

When we talk about the impact of toy libraries, we’re talking about all of these things too. The small moments that help families feel supported, connected and part of a community.

These are some of the things families really borrow from toy libraries. 💞🏡

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