Ocean Grove Toy Library is celebrating Children’s Week with a free special event.
Children’s Week is a national annual celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children and kicks off on Saturday 22 October.
“We think every week should be Children’s Week here at the toy library,” coordinator Lin Grant said.
“The health and wellbeing of our kids is what we’re all about at the toy library, and we know that playing is an important part of their development.”
The toy library is hosting a special ‘stay and play’ event to mark the occasion, which will be a great chance for members to see some of the new toys that have been purchased and for them to introduce their friends to the service.
Committee member Bree Huxley said her five-year-old son was particularly looking forward to seeing performer Nicholas Ridiculous with his ‘Krazy Koala’ puppet show and circus play.
“He’s at a great age for getting involved with those types of shows,” she said.
“We’re excited to check out the new toys, too. There are some new costumes, a doctor’s kit and some explorer-themed toys that will be popular at our house.
“With the weather picking up, it’s also a great time to borrow some of the bigger outdoor toys. We have a great range of ‘things that go’, including the super popular Little Tikes Cozy Coupe cars.”
Ocean Grove Toy Library, run by volunteers, has recently surpassed 100 members and has increased its opening hours to 9.30am to 11am on Saturdays and 7pm to 8pm on Tuesdays.
The library’s range of toys covers ages six months to six years and there will be an early learning corner set up on the day for the infants.
Bigger kids can get creative with the colouring-in competition and face painting.
The stay and play event is at Ocean Grove Toy Library, Boorai Centre, on Saturday October 22 from 10am to noon. Register at eventbrite.com.au/e/childrens-week-stay-and-play-at-ocean-grove-toy-library-tickets-417769017377
