The Toy Library Swap&Play in Terenure, Dublin 6W
About this Event
Welcome to Swap&Play event in Terenure, Dublin 6W!
The perfect occasion to have a great time with your family, swapping toys and having fun, while making a difference for your wallet and the planet.
✨ Want to get involved? Get yourself a "Helper Volunteer" ticket and join the incredible Librarians making Swap&Play events an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike 🫶
Join us at Evergreen Club, Terenure, Dublin 6W, on November 7th (2PM - 4PM). This family-friendly event features eco-friendly activities, sustainable swaps, and creative fun to help reimagine how we consume and play. The Evergreen Club is a cozy venue with limited capacity: please make sure to book your tickets (one per family member) before they're gone. Not able to make it? Cancel your tickets and free up your spot for a fellow family wishing to participate.
The event is open to everyone and completely free to attend. Recommended for ages 8 and under.
The Toy Library is a community of conscious families, proud parents, and happy children taking action for their future by freely recirculating toys instead of buying newly produced ones. Join the nation-wide movement at www.thetoylibrary.ie.
What to Expect at the Event
🌟 Toy Swap – Bring up to 5 toys in excellent condition (no broken or incomplete items) to donate or swap. Didn’t bring toys? That’s okay—feel free to take home any that catch your eye!
🚂 Play Area – Children can have fun discovering all the available toys, and play with them in the dedicated area! If they find something they like, they're free to bring it home.
🎨 Eco-Crafting Corner Let your creativity shine with sustainable craft activities for all ages, using upcycled and eco-friendly materials.
How Does the Toy Swap Work?
- Bring up to 5 toys (max) in very good condition. Something you'd be happy to offer to your own kids.
- You don’t need to donate in order to take—everyone is welcome to participate!
- Leftover toys will be donated to local charities and libraries.
About Toys
- Please no extra-small or extra-large items. Those can be shared via The Toy Library digital platform.
- Only clean, fully functional, and complete items will be allowed.
- Have doubts? Think about a toy you’d be happy for your child to get
Event Details
📍 Location: Evergreen Club, 70 Terenure Road North, Terenure, D6W H568, Dublin 6W, Ireland
🗓️ Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
⏰ Time: 2PM - 4PM
Who We Are: The Toy Library
The Toy Library is Ireland’s first circular economy platform for toys, freely available 24/7 at www.thetoylibrary.ie. The social enterprise launched in June 2024 in Cork and today, together with Local Authorities and conscious corporations, we are bringing our signature Swap&Play events all over the Republic of Ireland!
Local Partner for this Event:
- Dublin City Council
Other Local Authority Partners:
- Clare County Council
- Cork City Council
- Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
- Fingal County Council
- Kildare County Council
- Laois County Council
- Leitrim County Council
- Limerick City and County Council
- Meath County Council
- Offaly County Council
- Waterford City and County Council
- Westmeath County Council
- Wexford County Council
Local Development & Community Partners:
- CESCA (Cork Equal and Sustainable Communities Alliance)
- Cork City Partnership CLG
- Donegal Local Development CLG
- Dublin South City Partnership
- Louth Local Development
- Sligo LEADER Partnership
Funders, Programme & Enterprise Support:
- Advance CRT (funded by SFI)
- Community Foundation Ireland
- Rethink Ireland – SEFIT Fund 2024
- Rethink Ireland – Impact Fund for Munster 2025
- Cork Local Enterprise Office
Corporate & Institutional Partners:
- Guinness Enterprise Centre
- ODEON Cinemas
- Prism LCC
- Sharetribe
- University College Cork
- Workday Ltd
Our mission is to make sustainable toy-sharing accessible to everyone while reducing waste and fostering a positive environmental impact.
🌐 Learn more at www.thetoylibrary.ie
Sponsoring Partner
This event is proudly sponsored by:
Host: Dublin City Council
Age Range
Appropriate Age Range
Info: While our Swap&Play events are open and accessible to all ages, the toys and activities we feature are typically best suited for children up to 8 years old. Please note that this is just a gentle guide—every child is unique, and we warmly welcome families of all ages to join in the fun!
Where is it happening?
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