As Christmas approaches, we’re once again running our annual appeal to support some of the most vulnerable families in our community. This year, we hope to give a £50 supermarket food voucher to 30 families supported by our Outreach Service – families who are facing particularly difficult circumstances and may otherwise have very little this festive season. We know... Continue Reading →
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Closed for October half-term
We are closed for October half-term and will be open again on Tuesday, 4th November 2025.
Thursday Volunteers needed!
We are currently looking for volunteers to help out on Thursdays (term-time only). If you have a few free hours each week and would like to join our small friendly team, please get in touch (email: info@charltontoylibrary.org.uk). Role descriptions: * Stay and Play Session Assistant Volunteer - duties include setting up toys and the play... Continue Reading →
Charlton Toy Library open again!
We are delighted to be opening our doors again after the summer break and can't wait to see our families. Our toy/book loan service and our stay-and-play session are open between 9:30 and 12:30 during term-time: This month our Saturday session will take place on 13th September (9:30-12:30). We hope to see you soon!
Marking six months in our new home
On Friday 11 July we were delighted to bring members, volunteers, and supporters together for our Annual General Meeting – and to mark six months since moving into our wonderful new home at Langhorne House. Our AGM is an important moment in our year, giving us a chance to reflect, share updates, and thank everyone... Continue Reading →
Charlton Toy Library AGM
Join us for our Annual General Meeting and Summer Celebration! We’re inviting all Charlton Toy Library members, supporters, and friends to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on: Friday 11 July 2025, 11 a.m., Charlton Toy Library, Langhorne House, 9 Springfield Grove, SE7 7TL Our Friday Stay & Play session will run as usual from 9.30am,... Continue Reading →
We’re recruiting Trustees and Volunteers – Join our Team!
We’re looking for new trustees and volunteers to join our small, friendly team and help shape the future of Charlton Toy Library. Following our move to Langhorne House, we’re settling into our new space and enjoying welcoming both familiar and new faces. To support our next chapter, we’re recruiting trustees, including a Secretary and Deputy... Continue Reading →
Chinese New Year Celebrations!
On Saturday 1st February we celebrated the Chinese New Year. We had storytelling, singing, Chinese crafts and snacks kindly donated by Peabody.
We are open!
We are delighted to announce that our stay-and-play and toy borrowing sessions are open to the public again: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and one Saturday a month, between 9:30 and 12:30 during term-time.