Eastbourne Toy Library

14/09/2026

More exciting new arrivals… check out the new goals that fold up for easy transport.

11/09/2026

We have amazing new Duplo and Playmobil sets on their way to the Toy Library very soon.

These toys are from a grant awarded by Eastbourne-Bays Community Trust

Thanks to the amazing support of this trust we have updated and added to some very popular sets such as the Fire engine, Farmhouse and we now have a new airport!

True to Toy Library values we have sourced these toys new and also second hand, to make our $$ go as far as possible! High quality and durable toys like duplo are excellent toys for Toy Libraries as they last for years and years and we can replace missing parts.

(If you ever want to donate your high quality, durable, preloved Toys - we will make sure they are enjoyed by many children for years to come!)

Thanks to our Toy Purchaser Alex for all the hard work that goes into sourcing, packaging and labelling toys ready for circulation.

11/09/2026

Exciting News! New Toys are on their way!!!!

02/09/2026

Any Duke of Edinburgh students in need of volunteer service hours this year?

The Toy Library has been a wonderful supportive environment for students doing their bronze awards recently and we could fit in one more student this year working towards their 13 hours of service.

If you are keen let us know ASAP.

We need helpers 7-8pm on Monday nights.

Email us on
[email protected]
With your contact details and an intro about you.

20/07/2026

Fundraiser! Contact Kathy to book tickets 0273551950.

20/07/2026

Fundraiser for Eastbourne Toy Library😊

See attached poster for details of a movie night being hosted by the Claridge Family at Event Queensgate next Wednesday 29th July.

I,Object was filmed in Wellington in 2024.

My favourite thing about this film is how everyday objects with faces come to life! It’s an infectious obsession !!!!

Here’s a bit more about the film ….
From the visionary mind of New Zealand-born director Andrew Niccol comes I, Object, a heartfelt and highly imaginative exploration of grief and connection. Following the loss of his father, ten-year-old Tom (Skywalker Hughes) finds himself increasingly isolated, unable to relate to the people in his life. Retreating into a world of his own, he begins to find refuge in the ordinary, everyday objects that surround him. In a whimsical twist, these mundane items reveal their true identities and start speaking to Tom. His everyday surroundings become a source of unexpected wisdom, offering him a unique way to navigate the heavy process of healing. As the line between reality and fantasy softens, Tom learns that even in the quietest corners of his world, he isn't truly alone. Boasting a cast that includes Anna Faris and Kiwi favourite Karl Urban, I, Object is a beautifully told story about resilience and the magic hidden in the mundane.

Contact Kathy if you’d like to reserve seats on 0273551950.

20/07/2026

Term 3 - We are open again as usual from tonight

15/07/2026

We held the ETL AGM just before the holidays. We are sharing the Annual Report and Minutes from the meeting shortly on an email to all members. On those documents you can see how the library is performing, where our funding comes from and what it is spent on as well as our membership, toy levels and the priorities for the committee for the year ahead.

Key points to note for members from this meeting were:

*We'd like to establish a Toy Library WhatsApp chat to enhance communication and sense of community. Look out for an invite to this channel.

*We need everyone to spread the word about Toy Library to keep members numbers rising before the end of 2026. Please share social media posts and info about the Toy Library to friends who have kids aged 0-8.

*Party Hires - bouncy castle/party packs available to hire. Updated posters coming soon.

*Fundraising - We need volunteers to help with an August Bake Sale fundraiser - more info to follow about this soon. Kathy is screening I, Object on 29/7 at Event Queensgate as a fundraiser. We are thinking about selling the frozen croissants again in Nov/Dec.

We are a small committee who work hard to keep the toy library running. We hope you enjoy the service and we want to be around for future generations of local families to enjoy.

There are lots of ways you can help and support us, from fixing toys, to helping with fundraisers, donating toys and promoting what we do.

Thank you for being part of our Toy Library community.

07/07/2026

07/07/2026

Bouncy Castle - Lounge edition!