On Bank Holiday Monday, 5 May 2026, Blackheath Tennis Club held a charity tennis tournament at its Charlton Road club. We’re delighted that, for the second year running, Charlton Toy Library was chosen as the club’s charity of the day. Trustee Bren Albiston attended the event and was presented with a donation of £220, which... Continue Reading →
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Easter closure
We will be closed during the Easter school holidays and will open again on Tuesday 14th April 2026 with our normal schedule.
Easter Event at Charlton House (Sunday 29th March)
Come and find us this Sunday in the Old Library at Charlton House. We will have lots of preloved toys, puzzles, games, books etc. for sale at amazing prices and fun crafts for children.
Vote now to help us launch the Butterfly Baby Bank
We’re excited to share that Charlton Toy Library has been shortlisted for funding from the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund – and we need your help. We're asking all our members, volunteers and supporters to take a moment to vote for us before Sunday 8 February. Your vote could help us launch a much-needed new service for local families... Continue Reading →
Thank you to Simi’s Italian deli!
In just one week, Simi and her customers raised £30.42 for Charlton Toy Library. A huge thank you to Simi’s Italian Deli in Charlton Village for supporting Charlton Toy Library. Simi, the owner of the local deli, recently started fundraising for us through a charity collection tin at the deli, and in just one week, customers already raised a... Continue Reading →
Charlton Toy Library’s Christmas Appeal raises over £2,600 to support families across GreenwichÂ
Thanks to generous local support and match funding, we reached and exceeded our £1,500 Christmas target – helping bring practical help and joy to families in need. We’re absolutely delighted to share that our 2025 Christmas Appeal raised an incredible £2,606 – thanks to the generous support of our wonderful community. This meant we reached our... Continue Reading →
Christmas Appeal 2025 – Help us support local families this festive season
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 →
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!