By Corey Everitt
More toys and more fun will be had for local kids as Pakenham’s Toy Library gets a big boost, sharing in the State Government Toy Library Grants.
The toy library has received a $10,000 grant, announced last week.
This is part of $445,000 of the State Government’s first round of Toy Library Grants.
“The grant is fantastic and it’s going to help us make a big impact,” secretary for Pakenham Toy Library committee, Dominique Gohr said.
“Thank you to the committee for the work and thank you to the State Government for the grant.”
Ideas are already in place with this significant grant that expands on many exciting opportunities for the toy library.
Ms Gohr they will be, of course, getting more toys. Specifically expanding the range of toys for bigger kids in mid to late primary school.
Funds will also go to improving signage and access at their location in the Hollins Children’s Centre at 10 Atlantic Drive.
A longer-term project will be establishing ‘party-packages’, a quick and cost-effective way for parents to get toys for a party.
It’s been a big year for the toy library which re-established in 2023; these funds are a boost for its immediate and long-term future.
If you wish to get in contact with the toy library and become a member you can email pakenhamtoylibrary@gmail.com
