Frequently Asked Questions

New to Devonport Toy Library or just need a little reminder?  You'll find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions here, helping you make the most of your membership.  If there's a question we've missed, please contact Rosemary secretary@playawhile.org.

We have hundreds of great toys for ages zero to six. Toys include ride-ons, role play toys (cooking, medicine, construction etc), musical toys, infant and toddler toys, water and sand toys, train sets and dress ups.

You can hire out up to five toys for three weeks. Once you are a member there is no cost to hire toys. Toys returned a week or more overdue will incur a fine of $1.00 per toy.

We have one session per week on Saturdays from 9am to 11am at the Devonport Community House. We are open during the school holidays but close for public holidays if they fall on a Saturday. Members are notified of our Christmas closedown dates each year.

Yes, we love to see our member's children but please do not leave them unattended.

If a piece of a toy is missing, the toy will be re-issued to you for another three weeks so you can find the missing piece.

If the piece cannot be found or is broken, you will be charged $5 minimum per piece. Alternatively you may, with the approval of the library, provide a suitable replacement piece, which must match as closely as possible (quality, size, colour, function) to the original piece.

The fine is refundable should the piece subsequently be returned before purchase of a replacement.

Missing or damaged boxes, containers or bags will incur a $5 minimum charge.

No, we don't have the option for you to reserve a toy.  We hope to have this feature available in the future.

Click here to sign up online, or visit us at the library on Saturday mornings. New members can sign up on the day and pay their fee at the library.

  1. Families who have chosen “Duty” must do a library duty once per term.
  2. Duty members help to check in returned toys, keep the shelves tidy and do various odd jobs to help us keep the library running. Rostered duties are a fantastic way to see all the toys on offer in the library, meet other people in your community, and to see how the library works.
  3. Before the start of each term, a roster will be distributed. If you are unable to do your duty on the day, it is your responsibility to swap with another member. If no replacement can be found notify the Roster officer. The name and phone number of the Roster officer is printed on your toy receipt.
  4. Duty Sessions are from 8.45am - 11.15am to assist the Librarian to set up the library before the session starts, help run the library during the session and pack up at the end.
  5. Failure to turn up for a rostered duty may result in a fine of $20

Contact our membership officer at committee@playawhile.org or visit the library on a Saturday morning.

We are a dedicated volunteer committee who manage all aspects the library.

The library also employs two paid librarians to run the Saturday sessions.  

We are always seeking new committee members and would love to hear from you if you have a specific interest or skill to offer.

To contact the committee, email: committee@playawhile.org 

New members or existing members who are renewing their membership can pay online or in cash at the library. We do not accept eftpos payments at the library. Membership fees must be paid before you start / continue borrowing toys.

Online (Bank transfer)
Please include your family name as a reference. Once your payment is received, our membership officer will email you to let you know that your membership has been approved.

Account Name: Play-A-While Toy Library Inc
Account Number: 38-9015-0689577-00

At the library (Cash)
New and returning members can also pay membership fees in cash at the library.