Looking for a fun Christmas activity to do with the kids? Join our Christmas Treasure Hunt in Charlton Park Saturday, 3rd December 2022 (10am - 1pm) Come to the Toy Library and collect your map, then find the hidden Christmas signs around the park and at the end come and meet Father Christmas and choose... Continue Reading →
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CTL Christmas Appeal
In loving memory of Ben Jay (2004-2022) UPDATE: We would like to say a very big THANK YOU to everyone for their donations! We have now got presents for all our Outreach families but still need your help to raise money towards food vouchers. If you would like to contribute please use this link: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/21997.... Continue Reading →
Opening Days and Times
Charlton Toy Library is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and first Saturday of each month between 9:30-12:30 (term-time only, we are closed during Greenwich school holidays). On Tuesdays our volunteer Jack has a storytelling session at 10:30 am On Thursdays our volunteer Ann holds an Arts & Crafts session between 10am-11am On Fridays our volunteer... Continue Reading →
CLOSED DURING HALF-TERM
Charlton Toy Library will be closed during the October half-term (24-28 October 2022) and will reopen on Tuesday 1st November. We wish everyone a lovely break!
SAVE THE DATE!
We are holding our very popular Christmas treasure hunt in Charlton Park on Saturday, 3rd December 2022 (10 am - 1 pm). Children will have the chance to meet Father Christmas after the hunt and receive a small gift. On the same day/time we will be having a pre-loved SALE indoors. All proceeds go towards... Continue Reading →
Charlton Toy Library 40th Birthday Fundraiser
Over the past 40 years Charlton Toy Library has supported well over 8,000 local families and close to 20,000 children. To celebrate our 40th birthday this summer please help us to raise a total of £4,000 to help us continue our much-needed services… £3,000 to offer free annual memberships to 120 local families so that... Continue Reading →
Charlton Toy Library is turning 40 this summer and we are celebrating!
Did you know that Charlton Toy Library is turning 40 this summer? It has been an incredible journey and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our community! Please join us on Sunday 17th July (10:30-13:00) at the Assembly Rooms, The Village, Charlton. There will be crafts, glitter tattoos, music, children’s entertainment, face painting... Continue Reading →
Our stay-and-play sessions are open again!
We are very excited to announce that our stay-and-play sessions are open again! We are currently open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and on the first Saturday of each month (9:30-12:30) during term-time only (closed during school holidays). Our very popular singing session is now taking place indoors every Friday at 10:00 am, and again at... Continue Reading →
Free Memberships
We are currently offering free memberships to help the community to enjoy a summer of play. Your membership entitles you to borrowing up to 5 toys for free for up to two weeks. After that period you can either return them or renew if you wish to keep them for longer. Please note that baby... Continue Reading →
Charlton Toy Library to open for toy borrowing again
After nearly four months closure, the Charlton Toy Library (CTL) main premises has opened again. The popular stay-and-play sessions will not resume for the foreseeable future, but the Toy Library will be offering the toy, book and safety equipment borrowing service, twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays). There is a wide range of books and toys for children from 0-5 years available, as well as safety and baby equipment.