The Toy Library Swap&Play in Cork

A fun way for children and families to take and donate pre-loved toys, engage in play, while learning about a new consumption paradigm Welcome to The Toy Library Swap&Play event in Cork! 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 🫶 Read more about volunteering with us at thetoylibrary.ie/p/volunteering. Join us at Mayfield Sports Complex, Cork, on November 15th (11.30AM - 1.30PM). This family-friendly event features eco-friendly activities, sustainable swaps, and creative fun to help reimagine how we consume and play. The Mayfield Sports Complex 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. 🦄 Temporary Tattoo Station – Choose your own design from a range of plastic-free, vegan temporary tattoos. Suitable for all ages! 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: Mayfield Sports Complex, Old Youghal Road, T23 NX51, Cork, Ireland 🗓️ Date: Sunday 15th November 2026 ⏰ Time: 11.30AM - 1.30PM 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: • Cork City Partnership CLG Other Local Authorities partnering with us: • Clare County Council • Cork City Council • Dublin City Council • Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown 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 City and County Council And more! Proudly supported by: • Advance CRT (funded by SFI) • CESCA (Cork Equal and Sustainable Communities Alliance) • Community Foundation Ireland • Cork Local Enterprise Office • Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) • Dublin South City Partnership • Fingal Libraries • Guinnes Entreprise Centre • Louth Local Development • ODEON Cinemas • Prism LCC • Rethink Ireland – SEFIT Fund 2024 • Rethink Ireland – Impact Fund for Munster 2025 • Sharetribe • Sligo Leader Partnership • 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