On a humble day in August 1990, local mums Nancy Prewer and Marliese Tammes founded the Sunbury Toy Library.
Fast forward 34 years and the library has moved to three different locations and now operates out of 35 Dobell Avenue, offering quality toys for less than $2 per week.
Nancy is pleased that the toy library is still operating, and loves hearing updates from her daughter-in-law Georgina Prewer who is the current treasurer.
Georgina said the library was recently awareded a $10,000 grant from the state government.
“The funding will allow us to purchase new toys and resources, enhancing the experience for our local community, and enabling us to achieve our vision,” she said.
“All we need now is the members and volunteers to help our toy library thrive.”
At the moment, the library is run solely by four part-time working parents and they need more hands on deck to help run open sessions.
The tasks involved include greeting members, offering assistance, returning and checking out toys and ensuring the space is kept clean.
They could also use help to catalogue donations and new toys, for adhoc repair work and for content creation.
Details: members@sunburytoylibrary.com.au
