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Ireland's Digital Sharing Platform For Toys...And School Supplies!

The Toy Library connects families who wish to donate gently used toys with conscious parents and caregivers for which pre-loved is the right choice.

As seen on

RTE and Irish Examiner
Echolive and Kildare Now
RedFM, Yay Cork and Cork Independent

How The Toy Library Works

The Toy Library is where you can freely give and take pre-loved toys within your neighbourhood. Real connections, lovely families like yours, and a caring community.

WATCH THE VIDEO
Give away a pre-loved toy

You Want To Give A Toy

Log in to your account or create one. In the menu bar, click on Give a toy. Choose a category, add some details, and snap a photo of the toy you want to pass on. That's it! Your pre-loved toy is now ready to be found, and give joy to another child in the community.

CREATE A NEW TOY LISTING
Find a pre-loved toy nearby

You Are Looking For A Toy

The Toy Library is your go-to place to ask for pre-loved toys from other families in the community. Look for items all over the Republic of Ireland, refine by location, and filter by age, size, category, or keyword. In the map view, you can also drag and drop! Ready to give your child a smile?

SEARCH TOYS BY LOCATION
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Explore Pre-Loved Toys

Filter by age, choose toys from a specific category, select the item size, or just type in a keyword. The next kids present is a click away!

Find Toys By Location

Refine your search by location, and view only toys from within your community. Select your preferred city or area, or run a search in the bar above.

SEARCH BY LOCATION

Proudly supported by

rethink ireland
Community Foundation Ireland
University College Cork
cork city council
Clare County Council
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown
Limerick
Meath County Council
Wexford County Council
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Join The Climate Action Wall Of Grá

Supporting The Toy Library means supporting the circular economy in Ireland, building a better future for all children, and protecting the planet by reducing plastic pollution.

BECOME A SPONSOR
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The reason why

We believe in a world of sustainable and accessible play, where children enjoy a variety of toys while protecting their planet.

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Keep the fun going

Help sustain a community of shared toys for all families. Please consider making a donation to The Toy Library. Every contribution counts, you can make a difference!

DONATE NOW
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The Toy Library is a case study part of the founder's PhD in Human Computer Interaction, within the School of Applied Psychology, UCC - supported by Advance CRT and Science Foundation Ireland.