The Toy Library Swap&Play in Shannon, Co. Clare

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 and Play event in Shannon, Co. Clare. ✨ 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 🫶 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. This event is proudly sponsored by Clare County Council in partnership with Shannon Community Partnership. Join us at Treacys Oakwood Hotel, Shannon, on Saturday October 17th (11AM - 2PM). This family-friendly event features eco-friendly activities, sustainable swaps, and creative fun to help reimagine how we consume and play. 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 at www.thetoylibrary.ie/signup. 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 found 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. 🦄 Temporary Tattoos Enjoy eco-friendly, plastic-free, non-toxic, and vegan temporary tattoos—perfect for little ones and grown-ups alike! 🧸 Teddy Bear Hub Bring your teddy for a check-up and cuddles prescription. How Does the Toy Swap Work? • Bring up to 5 toys (max) in very good condition. Bring what 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! • About toys: please no extra-small or extra-large items (those can be listed on 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. • Leftover toys will be donated to local charities and libraries. Event Details 📍 Location: Treacys Oakwood Hotel, Shannon Town Roundabout, Smithstown, Shannon, Co. Clare V14 NH97 🗓️ Date: Saturday 17th October, 2026 ⏰ Time: 11AM - 2PM 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 Partners for this Event: • Clare County Council • Shannon Community Partnership Other Local Authorities partnering with us: • Cork City Council • Cork Local Enterprise Office • Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council • Fingal Libraries, 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 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 City Partnership CLG • Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) • Dublin South City Partnership • Guinnes Entreprise Centre • Louth Local Development • 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