Toy Library

Toy Library

Online toy database - click here
Buy a gift voucher - click here
History of Cubby House Toy Library - click here
Volunteer to help out - click here
Click here to download the Cubby House Toy Library brochure or contact us for further information at cubbyhouse@earlyed.com.au.

The Toy Library operates:

  • In-person browsing/borrowing, no appointment required, at Forestville
    • Mondays 12.00pm to 2.30pm
    • Thursdays 10.00am to 2pm
  • Click ‘N’ Collect with pick-ups available by appointment from:
    • Forestville
      Mondays         12:00pm to 2:30pm
      Wednesdays    11:00am to 11:30am
      Thursdays        10:00am to 2pm
    • North SydneyTuesdays        11.00am to 12.30pm
      Wednesdays   11.00am to 12.30pm
    • Northern Beaches Council Library Manly
      Thursdays       10.30am to 11.00am
    • Northern Beaches Council Library Mona Vale
      Thursdays       10.30am to 11.00am
How Families Can Join the Toy Library
  1. Click on the purple button below to complete our online enrolment form. If you have a gift voucher, enter the voucher number in the form.
  2. Return to this page
  3. Choose your subscription level from the drop down list below. Then click the “BUY NOW” button to pay (PayPal account not required). If you have a gift voucher, do not complete step 2 or 3.

Once completed our staff will be in contact with further information on how to begin borrowing.

If you wish to borrow from the Toy Library for your Early Childhood setting, please email cubbyhouse@earlyed.com.au for an enrolment form.

How to Purchase a Gift Voucher
  1. Scroll through the “Subscription Options” below and select “Gift voucher purchase” then click the BUY NOW button to pay.  (You do not need register by clicking the purple button)
  2. An E-Gift Voucher will be emailed to you in 1-2 business Days once payment is approved
  3. Email voucher to the lucky recipient!
First register here:
Families: click here to join Cubby House Toy Library
Then pay here:

Subscription Options



Where is the Toy Library?

It is located at the rear of Forestville Senior Citizens’ Centre
Cnr Starkey Street & Warringah Road, Forestville.

Parking is available adjacent to the library on the southern side of the Memorial Hall.

To Join

Register here or call us on (02) 9923 2727 for more information. We can also offer support for agencies. Call us to discuss your needs with our staff, or to make an appointment.

What is the cost?

12 month membership:

  • General public: $100 per year (plus $30 bond)
  • EarlyEd families: $80 per year ($0 bond)
Are you a concession or pension card holder? If you need any financial assistance to access the toy library then please speak with one of the toy library staff.

Loan period

Up to 4 weeks. Families may change toys more frequently.

Number of items per loan

5 Toys and 5 Children’s Books or Parent References.

Reuse, Recycle and Repair

To donate:

The Toy Library is in need of quality, well maintained, clean toys. We can’t use soft toys.

Please contact us if you wish to donate specialist toys or equipment in good condition so that we can check that it is what the library is in need of.

Involved with recycling:

EarlyEd is committed to supporting reuse, recycling and repair approaches in the community and keeping toys out of our waste. Please be in touch if there are ways we can be more involved with these community approaches.

There are many organisations in the local community that are happy to recycle toys and may also repair them. Go to https://recyclingnearyou.com.au for local recycling opportunities.

This Northern Beaches Council link shares local waste reduction opportunities.

Individual Therapy Appointments

Book an individual appointment with an EarlyEd Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist. Available to members at $193.99 by appointment only.

Resources available

EarlyEd’s Toy Library has a wide range of toys, games, books, and therapy/gross motor equipment.  We also have a parents’ reference library providing books on topics including speech, language and learning difficulties.

Hygiene

Families are required to clean toys before returning them. Please advise staff if there has been any illness or COVID infections recently in the home, so staff can take additional measures.

Early Childhood Settings
The Cubby House Toy Library provides early childhood centres with access to a range of toys and resources suitable for young children. EarlyEd can also support your staff with ideas and strategies that can be used to encourage development while in engaging in play. Contact us to learn more.

Is your child 0-5 years old? 
Check out our free programs for families and children. 
You can book an appointment with our educators for advice and support at the Toy Library. 

This advisory support service is funded through Start Strong Pathways, Department of Education, NSW Northern Sydney area. 

Click here to check  for any programs on offer.

Online Toy Database

Browse our online catalogue now!

Find a toy now

Volunteer

Volunteer at EarlyEd’s Toy Library.

Find out more