About Us
Moonee Valley Toy Library is a not-for-profit, community led organisation aimed at providing fun, economical,
and environmentally sustainable ways for families to access toys so they can play and connect.
Established in 2011, the Moonee Valley Toy Library is led by a volunteer committee of management and run by 3 paid staff
across 2 branches, in Essendon and Avondale Heights. We are open for borrowing 4 days per week.
We have a huge range of over 3000 quality, fun and educational toys, games and activities to suit children of all ages.
We currently loan toys to over 250 families in the Inner North West region.
Moonee Valley Toy Library can capture your child’s interests and imagination for years to come.
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What is a Toy Library ?
A toy library is a place where parents and carers can regularly borrow toys, puzzles and games, for recreational and
educational purposes.
Toy libraries support families and encourage them to
spend time playing with their children.
Quality toys are expensive and children quickly become bored with a toy once its play value has been exhausted.
The opportunity to provide new play materials every week means families can save money while contributing towards the development and education of their children.
Our Strategy
Vision
An inclusive and connected community of families who are empowered to
support their children’s development through play-based learning.
Purpose
To provide unique and quality toys to the community and promote the value and importance
of families playing together in an economical and sustainable way.
Child Safe Policy
Moonee Valley Toy Library Child Safe Policy
Code of Conduct
Meet The Team
Staff
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Sue
Sue is the Coordinator of the Moonee Valley Toy Library and has been onboard since July 2022. Sue came to us from Melbourne Toy Library with several years of experience,
Sue manages the branches
and staff and is on site session coordinator on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays.
Shilpy
Shilpy has been working at the Moonee Valley Toy Library for over 10 years, commencing with us in Jan 2013. A consistent face at the Essendon branch, if you want some expert advice
about our toy range,
Shilpy is definitely your go to.
Shilpy works the Saturday session at the Essendon branch.
Beth
Beth commenced with the Moonee Valley Toy Library as a regular volunteer, until she stepped up to support us in a paid capacity in 2021 and since that time, has been made a regular staff member.
Beth coordinates the Saturday session at the Avondale
Heights branch.
Sam
Sam is a new addition to the Moonee Valley Toy Library team, joining us in April 2024.
Sam joins as a casual fill in session coordinator in for
all branches and other events and activities as required.
Committee of Management
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President
Hanna Maxwell
Vice President
Louise Bannister
Treasurer
Kimberley Hall
Secretary
Samantha Kent
Toy Buyer
Annette Joseph
General Member
Nicole Azarnikow
General Member
Helly He
General Member
Therese Lynch