Toys and Special Needs Equipment

Fraser Coast Libraries has an extensive range of well-made toys, educational resources and learning materials. They have been selected to support skills development and imagination at any age. The full collection is available to view on the library catalogue with many pictures included to make your selections easier. These items can be reserved and sent to any library branch for collection.

Collections can be viewed in person at:

Hervey Bay Library

161 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba
Phone: 4197 4220

  • Free to adult library members
  • Six toys may be borrowed for a three-week period
  • An extensive range of toys, educational resources and play equipment

Howard Library

Steley Street, Howard
Phone: 4129 4144

  • Free to adult library members
  • Six toys may be borrowed for a three-week period
  • An extensive range of toys, educational resources and play equipment

Maryborough Library

127-129 Bazaar Street, Maryborough
Phone: 4190 5788

  • Free to adult library members and organizations
  • Six to 30 toys may be borrowed for a three to 26-week period, depending on membership category
  • An extensive range of toys, educational resources, play equipment and specialised disability equipment

Tiaro Library

Forgan Terrace, Tiaro
Phone: 4129 2453

  • Free to adult library members and organizations
  • Six to 30 toys may be borrowed for a three to 26-week period, depending on membership category
  • An extensive range of toys, educational resources, play equipment and specialised disability equipment

Some things to remember about the toy collection:

  • We welcome you browsing the collection but please borrow toys before removing them from their packaging. These toys are for at-home fun!
  • After borrowing toys, ensure they are returned clean and with all original packaging.
  • If you borrow a toy that is damaged or has missing pieces, please let the library staff know when you return it.