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An Aladdin's cave of wonderful toys which help children's learning and development through play! It is open all day Tuesdays 10am-4.30pm.

Merry Go Round Toy Libraries now run a click and collect service from Exeter Scrapstore in Belmont Park in Exeter. There are hundreds of toys, games, puzzles and resource books to choose from to take home for a week or two. We have toys for children of all abilities, backgrounds and ethnicities aged from a few months right up to early teens. Our second toy library, Spinning Top based in the Beacon

Centre in Beacon Heath, is open Fridays 10-1pm for collections. Join, browse and book from our new website https:/my.mgrtoylibrary.org

04/06/2026

It’s Exeter Respect Festival this weekend and we’re excited to celebrate this brilliant community event! 🎉

This year, Merry Go Round Toy Library will be taking a little break from having our stall (yes… including our much‑loved soft toy tombola!). Our amazing volunteers have other commitments at the moment, and running the stall takes quite a bit of organising behind the scenes.

We’ll miss being there, but we’ll be back when we can — and if you’ve ever thought about helping out, we’d love to welcome a few new volunteers to make things like this possible in future. 💛

If you’re interested in getting involved, just drop us a message or comment below.

16/05/2026

Toy sale today at Positive Light Projects! We’re here till 3pm. Lots of toys for children of all ages.
We even have tea/coffee/soft drinks and cake!
Come along to see us.
All proceeds go to Merry Go Round Toy Library (Registered Charity 1100532)

11/05/2026

Important update for our lovely Merry Go Round Toy Library community

Due to a family emergency and being unable to secure cover staff, the toy library will be open tomorrow, 12th May, from 12–1pm for collections only.

If you were planning to return toys, please enjoy them for an extra week free of charge — I’ll look forward to seeing you on 19th May instead.

If you have a collection booked, I’ve contacted (or attempted to contact) you separately to ask if you can collect between 12 and 1pm.

If you haven’t booked but have something in mind you’d like to borrow, please do pop in between 12 and 1pm. There won’t be a play session tomorrow, but I can still organise any borrows for you.

I’m so sorry for the disruption and really appreciate your understanding. I’m train‑reliant, so please forgive me if the trains misbehave!

Best wishes,
Andrea

27/04/2026

Two fantastic events taking place on Saturday 16th May!

20/04/2026

🎉 TOY SALE! 🎉
Saturday 16th May • 10:30am–3pm
📍 Positive Light Projects

Merry Go Round Toy Library is holding a huge Toy Sale and you’re all invited!

We’ll have loads of high‑quality, preloved toys, games and puzzles at brilliant bargain prices — perfect for little ones and older children.

And because no community event is complete without treats…
☕ Hot drinks
🥤 Cold drinks
🍰 Delicious cake
…all available on the day!

Both cash and card donations are welcome, and every penny raised helps support the running of the Merry Go Round Toy Library.

Pop the date in your diary — we’d love to see you there and share a cuppa while you browse.

31/03/2026

🌼 Spring is here — and so are we! 🌼

Merry Go Round Toy Library will be open as usual throughout the Easter holidays 🎉
Join us every Tuesday at Positive Light Projects, 10:30am–4pm.

Looking for ways to keep the kids busy over the break? We’ve got hundreds of toys for all ages — from babies to pre‑teens — including:

🧩 Puzzles & games
🎭 Imaginative play sets
🌳 Outdoor toys
🧸 And loads more!

Browse and book online anytime at my.mgrtoylibrary.org, or pop in to explore the full collection and say hello.

Thanks for supporting Merry Go Round Toy Libraries — we can’t wait to see you soon! 💛

24/03/2026

Sharing on behalf of one of our amazing Trustees here at Merry Go Round Toy Library!

17/03/2026

🎉 Last‑Minute Games Sale! 🎉

I’m excited to share that during next week’s Merry Go Round Toy Library session — Tuesday 24th March — I’ll be running a special last‑minute games sale!

We’ll be open as usual for play, borrowing and returns, but I’ll also have a table full of preloved games for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school‑age children, all available to buy.

💛 Cash and card donations welcome
💛 Every penny supports the running of Merry Go Round Toy Library

📍 Positive Light Projects
🕥 10:30 – 16:00

Come along, have a play, and maybe pick up a new favourite game.
Hope to see you there!

— Andrea

13/03/2026

🎉 Have you borrowed our soft play set yet?

It’s perfect for birthday parties, community events, or simply a fun day at home.

We’ll be open this Tuesday at Positive Light Projects from 10:30–16:00.
Reserve your toys online to collect on the day, or just drop in to play and choose your favourites in person.

👉 Reserve here: https://my.mgrtoylibrary.org

Come and enjoy some playtime — we’d love to see you!

Address

Merry Go Round, Positive Light Projects, 184-187 Sidwell Street
Exeter
EX46RD

Opening Hours

10am - 4:30pm

Website

https://my.mgrtoylibrary.org/

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