Bayside Toy Library

Bayside Toy Library A not-for-profit toy lending service for children aged 3mths-10yrs. We promote the benefit of play by providing items to assist with childhood development.

www.baysidetoylibrary.org.au The Bayside Toy Library has been providing this community service for over 35 years. With this service, the BTL seeks to:
- make available appropriate toys for each individual child's developmental stage;
- provide a cost effective alternative, rather than continuously purchasing expensive toys; and
- offer sustainability, as many of the toys last more than ten years.

The Toy Library is helping the environment; reducing the amount of plastic that would eventually end up as landfill.

06/06/2026

Did you know that the average family spends thousands of dollars per year on toys, despite research showing that 51% of all new toys end up in landfill after just 12-months!

​You can easily save $3,000 to $5,000 PER YEAR simply by borrowing, swapping, and returning toys instead of buying them new!

​Here is the secret:

​🧸 Infinite Variety: Access hundreds of premium toys without the premium price tag.

​🛑 Zero Clutter: When your kids get bored, you just bring them back.

​💰 Massive Savings: Swap a $150 playset for a $250 ride-on car or a $220 toy kitchen with an annual membership at a fraction of the cost.

Here is exactly how the Bayside Toy Library works:

​🔘 Choose your Annual Membership tier: We have a range of membership options to fit your family and budget.

🔘 Choose your vibe: Decide if you want to volunteer or not?

🔘 Borrow & Swap: Pick your toys, take them home, and swap them when the kids get bored.

Hit the link in our bio to see how it works and start saving today, or simply come on down and see us for yourself! 👋

Opening Hours:
* Wednesday 7pm-9pm
* Thursday 11.30am-2.30pm
* Friday 9.30am-12.30pm
* Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm

Location: Visit our Temporary Pop-Up Up site @ 232 Dendy St, Brighton East, VIC. Entry via carpark at Brighton Public Golf Course ⛳️

www.baysidetoylibrary.org.au

18/05/2026

Celebrating National Volunteer Week! 🌟

​Ever wonder how thousands of toys stay clean, complete, and ready for action? Meet the ultimate Toy Library Legends - our unofficial "chaos-wranglers".

​Our incredible volunteers don't just stand behind a desk. They are busy counting every single puzzle piece, scrubbing playsets, swapping out dead batteries, cataloging shiny new arrivals, and managing the absolute whirlwind of returns.

​They do it all for one reason: so that when your family walks out the door with a fresh bag of fun, you are guaranteed the absolute best experience possible.

​Thank you so much to all our volunteers who ensure that when a toy lands in your home, it's pure magic. We love you! 🙌🧸✨

18/05/2026

Celebrating National Volunteer Week! 🌟

​Ever wonder how thousands of toys stay clean, complete, and ready for action? Meet the ultimate Toy Library Legends - our volunteer "chaos-wranglers"!

​Our incredible volunteers don't just stand behind a desk. They are busy counting every single puzzle piece, scrubbing playsets, swapping out dead batteries, cataloging shiny new arrivals, and managing the absolute whirlwind of returns.

​They do it all for one reason: so that when your family walks out the door with a fresh armful of toys, you are guaranteed the absolute best experience possible.

​Thank you to the legends keeping the Bayside Toy Library magic alive! We love you! 🙌🧸✨

13/05/2026

Bayside Beats is on tomorrow, Thurs 14th May @ 10.30am. 🎶 🎵 A relaxed dance, music and movement activity perfect for kids aged 1-6yrs.

$5 per family.

Find us at our pop-up Toy Library location - 232 Dendy St, Brighton East (150m down the road from our usual location. Entry via the carpark at Brighton Public Golf Course ⛳️).

⚠️ Our website (and email) is temporarily down! ⚠️We're experiencing technical difficulties and are working hard to get ...
11/05/2026

⚠️ Our website (and email) is temporarily down! ⚠️
We're experiencing technical difficulties and are working hard to get back online 🛠️
In the meantime, please send us a DM for any urgent inquiries or party hire bookings. We appreciate your patience! 🙏✨

09/05/2026

The ultimate Mother’s Day life hack?
Hiring a "professional" household staff for just $10. 🤫💸😆

​At the Bayside Toy Library, a membership works out to about $10 a month - which is a tiny price to pay for hours of focused pretend play (and a moment of peace for Mum!).

​Whether they’re "fixing" the family car or "cleaning" the lounge room windows, our toy kits keep little imaginations moving so you can actually sit down and enjoy a hot coffee. ☕️✨

​Give the gift of play, the circular economy, and a little bit of quiet this year. ♻️🧸

Happy Mother's Day!

​Link in bio to join our community!


On tomorrow, Thurs 30th April 2026, from 10.30am-11am at our pop-up location, 232 Dendy St, Brighton East (Just 150m dow...
29/04/2026

On tomorrow, Thurs 30th April 2026, from 10.30am-11am at our pop-up location, 232 Dendy St, Brighton East (Just 150m down the road, toward Nepean Hwy. Entry from the carpark at Brighton Public Golf Course).

$5 cost per family.
Join us for 30 mins of quality dancing, music and fun run by the awesome Michelle from

Running every 2nd Thursday, with upcoming dates as follows:
Thurs 30th April
Thurs 14th May
Thurs 28th May
Thurs 11th June
Thurs 25th June 2026

We can't wait to see you there!

22/04/2026

We've moved! Find us just down the road @ 232 Dendy St, Brighton East (entry via carpark @ Brighton Public Golf Course). Open tonight 7pm-9pm. See you there!

🎄Xmas Tree’s🎄 🌟MEMBER OFFER!🌟Trees are available every day Weekdays are 10am - 6pmWeekends are 9am - 4pm.
08/12/2025

🎄Xmas Tree’s🎄
🌟MEMBER OFFER!🌟

Trees are available every day
Weekdays are 10am - 6pm
Weekends are 9am - 4pm.

Address

212 Dendy Street
Melbourne, VIC
3187

Opening Hours

Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 11:30am
Saturday 9:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

0447985221

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