Become a member
We welcome families, grandparents and carers from Bendigo and the surrounding areas. Our diverse collection of 1,200+ toys support play, learning and development across a wide range of ages and developmental stages, with thoughtfully curated options to suit every family!
Good news for new families
New Baby?
Joining with a baby under 12 months? We’ll throw in an extra six months free. Because new parents have enough to think about.
Committee Member Discount
Committee members get 50% off their annual fee (plus other good perks), as our way of saying thank you.
Membership Types & Fees
for smaller families
Small Family
- Borrow 3 toys + 1 game or puzzle
- Access party hire toys (additional fees apply)
- 4 duties per year
From $60 per year
Concession from $50 per year
for bigger families
Large Family
- Borrow 6 toys + 2 game or puzzle
- Access party hire toys (additional fees apply)
- 4 duties per year
From $75 per year
Concession from $60 per year
try it out first
Short Term*
- Borrow 3 toys + 1 game or puzzle
- Access party hire toys (additional fees apply)
- No roster duties
From $45 for 3 months
No concession rate available
*Limit of 1 short term membership per household, per 12 month period (from date of expiry)
Family Day Care, Allied Health Professionals and Organisations
For playgroups, family day carers, childcare services, allied health professionals and community groups.
- Borrow 8 toys (includes puzzles and games)
- Access party hire toys (additional fees apply)
- 4 duties per year or roster levy contribution
From $100 per year
No concession rate available
Grandparents
Have the grandkids coming to stay? We offer 1 month memberships for grandparents & carers – no roster duties required!
Gifted Memberships & Vouchers
A meaningful gift for birthdays, baby showers, holidays or just to say thanks!
Not able to commit to volunteer duties this year? That’s okay! You can pay a $160 roster levy instead. It’s available for any small, large or organisation membership type and covers your duties for the full year. Just select it when you sign up
Concession card holders: please bring your card to your first visit so we can confirm your rate.
How the roster works
The Toy Library is run entirely by volunteers, that’s what keeps fees low and the place running. As a member, you’re part of that.
- All general members complete one volunteer duty per term (4 per year)
- Duties run during open sessions and are always shared with a committee member
- You’ll nominate your preferred day when you join
- The roster is published on the website, with reminder emails and texts sent a few days before your expected duty.
Can’t make your shift?
- Arrange a swap with another member, friend or family member
- If that’s not possible, contact the Rostering Coordinator as early as you can.
Details are in your reminder email and text.
Members also help out at our annual stocktake in mid-December. It’s a short session and a great way to see the whole collection.
Not available during open hours?
We get it, life doesn’t always line up with our session times. There are plenty of other ways to get your duties done:
- Help us catalogue new toys (and get to test them out before anyone else, obviously)
- A spot of gardening in our outdoor space
- Got a trade or handy skill? Help us make something great
- Got another idea? We’re open to it – get in touch and we can work out something that suits you.
Bring the kids!
Kids are welcome (and encouraged) during duties. We love having them and honestly? They make the best helpers!
Prefer not to do duties at all? Pay the $160 roster levy when you join and consider it sorted.
Ready? Let’s go!
Sign up takes about 5 minutes.
Your membership is active as soon as payment is confirmed.
Need help? Come and see us during any open session or email toys@bendigotoylibrary.org.au
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