Charlton Toy Library

Charlton Toy Library www.charltontoylibrary.org.uk
Charlton Toy Library is a Registered Charity offering stay and play sessions and a toy/book borrowing service.

Charlton Toy Library is a Registered Charity set up in 1982 by a group of parents & carers who met on a regular basis with their children. They took turns in running it from their own homes. We now have our own premises and are run by a voluntary Management Committee made up of Toy Library members and individuals. We provide a comprehensive support service for families living in Greenwich, support

ing child safety, play and development. We do this through providing families with a place to come and meet other parents and carers, play with their children and get advice, as well as offering a loan scheme for families to borrow child safety equipment, toys and books. We also provide a vital outreach service for vulnerable families living in our Borough, working with local refuges, children’s centres and in family’s homes. Our outreach service promotes the importance of play and helps families by providing tailored support and advice on the most appropriate toys to support their child’s development, as well as providing the toys and safety equipment free of charge. Through all our activities we promote the principle of play being a fundamental part of child development & wellbeing and we aim to help ensure all children have access to essential safety equipment and play.

It’s getting very hot out there! Our stay-and-play session is on today until 12:30 and it’s lovely and cool in here 😎. C...
19/06/2026

It’s getting very hot out there! Our stay-and-play session is on today until 12:30 and it’s lovely and cool in here 😎. Come along and meet other families, enjoy our singing session at 10:30 am and have a cup of coffee/tea on us!

* Toy of the Week *This week we are going to the zoo! Zoo-themed activities are a fun and interactive way for toddlers t...
16/06/2026

* Toy of the Week *

This week we are going to the zoo!

Zoo-themed activities are a fun and interactive way for toddlers to learn about animals while developing key early learning skills. Encouraging toddlers to move and make sounds like different zoo animals supports gross motor skills and imaginative play.

Our stay-and-play session and toy borrowing service is open tomorrow from 9:30 and 12:30. Free for CTL members or £2 per...
12/06/2026

Our stay-and-play session and toy borrowing service is open tomorrow from 9:30 and 12:30.

Free for CTL members or £2 per child for non members. Free coffee and tea for parents/carers! ☕️🫖

We hope to see you soon! 🧸

* Toy of the Week *This week we are exploring shapes and colours! Toys with shapes and colours are vital for early child...
09/06/2026

* Toy of the Week *

This week we are exploring shapes and colours!

Toys with shapes and colours are vital for early childhood development. They build cognitive, motor, and language skills by encouraging children to categorize, reason, and solve problems.

All these toys are available to hire for two weeks at a time as a member of Charlton Toy Library.

A big thank you to Richard and London Property Licensing for their generous £100 donation to Charlton Toy Library.We are...
05/06/2026

A big thank you to Richard and London Property Licensing for their generous £100 donation to Charlton Toy Library.

We are incredibly grateful for their continued support, having supported our charity since 2023. Contributions like this help us continue providing toys, books, equipment and support to local children and families across Greenwich.

Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community. 💛

We are currently looking for a double stroller for one of our Outreach families. Please email us at Outreach@charltontoy...
05/06/2026

We are currently looking for a double stroller for one of our Outreach families. Please email us at [email protected] if you have one to donate. Thank you! 🙏🏼

Today we closed a bit earlier, as we took part in the Greenwich and Bexley Volunteer fair at the Nest in Thamesmead.How ...
02/06/2026

Today we closed a bit earlier, as we took part in the Greenwich and Bexley Volunteer fair at the Nest in Thamesmead.

How you can help:

We are currently looking for a volunteer to run our rhyme-time session on Tuesdays (10:30-11:00 am) using our lovely sensory toys.

We are also recruiting new Trustees - for more information visit our website www.charltontoylibrary.org.uk.

* Toy of the Week *This week we are playing with these fantastic big wooden puzzles that the children love!Puzzles enhan...
02/06/2026

* Toy of the Week *

This week we are playing with these fantastic big wooden puzzles that the children love!

Puzzles enhance problem-solving skills, as toddlers try to figure out how pieces fit together. They improve spatial awareness and eye-hand coordination.

This we want to celebrate the heart and soul of Charlton Toy Library: our incredible volunteers! Thank you for generou...
01/06/2026

This we want to celebrate the heart and soul of Charlton Toy Library: our incredible volunteers! Thank you for generously giving your time and energy to support our cause. Your hard work makes a world of difference, and we are so grateful for you! 🙏🏼

Happy 1st June!We are open again this week with our normal schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:30-12:30), with ...
01/06/2026

Happy 1st June!

We are open again this week with our normal schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:30-12:30), with a singing session at 10:30 a.m.

Tomorrow 2nd June we will be closing at 11 a.m. as we are taking part in the Volunteering Fair in Thamesmead in the afternoon.

This month our Saturday session will take place on 13th June (9:30-12:30).

Wishing everyone a fabulous month ahead! 🧸

Address

Langhorne House, 9 Springfield Grove, Charlton
Charlton, NSW
SE77TL

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+442083190055

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