International Toy Library Conference

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16th International Toy Library Conference

3-7 March 2023 Melbourne, Australia

Arrow on Swanston, 488 Swanston St, Carlton, Melbourne

Program

Our program

DETAILED PROGRAM

Theme: Community at play

Explore the role of toy libraries and playgroups in encouraging playful communities including:

Growing your toy library community

Environmentally sustainable toy libraries

Toy libraries supporting child development through play

Toy libraries in the community

Friday 3 March, 7-8:30pm

WELCOME TO COUNTRY AND
OPENING CEREMONY

Aboriginal Elders from the Wurundjeri People will welcome us onto their land

The conference's opening ceremony will follow.

Saturday 4 March, 9am-5:30pm

GUEST SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOPS

Explore the role of toy libraries and play in building strong and resilient communities and supporting an environmentally sustainable future.

Evening social event: Dinner and
Awards Presentation at Captain Melville

Sunday 5 March, 9am-5pm

EXCURSIONS

Melbourne has over 50 toy libraries for us to visit. Some excursions will focus on the broad range of exceptional early years services in Melbourne, while other tours will focus on volunteer-run toy libraries.

Evening social event: Barefoot bowls and BBQ dinner (with vege options)

Monday 6 March, 9am-5pm

GUEST SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOPS

Learn more about the world of toy libraries and play through presentations by expert speakers and smaller group workshops led by toy librarians from around the world, as well as playful hands-on activities

Early evening social event: Indigenous landscapes or Street art and graffiti walking tour (1.5 hours)