The Toy Library Circular Christmas Swap&Play in Navan, Co. Meath

Welcome to The Toy Library Circular Christmas Swap&Play event.

The perfect occasion to have a great time with your family, swapping toys and finding pre-loved Christmas gifts, making good for your wallet and the planet.

We all know: the holiday season often leads to excessive consumption and waste. However, many toys are so gently used that they still look new by the time their owner outgrows them. Others are still in good and fully working conditions that can make a perfect gift for another child. This year, share and find pre-loved toys at this free community-driven event, sponsored by Meath County Council.

Join us at Simonstown Gaels in Navan, Co. Meath on December 6th (11 AM - 2 PM). This family-friendly event is packed with hands-on activities, sustainable swaps, and creative fun to help reimagine how we consume and play.

The event is open to all The Toy Library members, a community of conscious families, proud parents, and happy children taking action for their future by recirculating toys instead of buying newly produced ones. Join at www.thetoylibrary.ie/signup.

What to Expect at the Event

🌟 Toy Swap and Play Bring up to 5 toys in good 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!

✨ Christmas-themed 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! Christmas options available.

🧸 Teddy Bear Hub Bring your teddy for a check-up and cuddles prescription.

🎄 Christmas Wishing Tree Kids can write their wishes for a healthier planet on pieces of card with twine and hang them on our Eco-Wish Christmas Tree. Together, we’ll create a beautiful display of hope and sustainability for the future.

🍪 Christmas Cookies Enjoy delicious cookies.

🎅 Circular Santa Meet our eco-friendly Santa, who will chat with kids about their Christmas wishes and share fun tips for celebrating sustainably.

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!
• 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: Simonstown Gaels, Proudstown Road, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland C15 N61X

🗓️ Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025

⏰ Time: 11 AM - 2 PM

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. In 2025, together with Local Authorities and conscious corporations, we are bringing our signature Swap&Play events all over the Republic of Ireland!

Proudly supported by:

• Rethink Ireland SEFIT Fund
• Cork Local Enterprise Office
• CESCA (Cork Equal and Sustainable Communities Alliance)
• University College Cork
• Advance CRT (funded by SFI)
• Community Foundation Ireland
• Rethink Ireland Impact Fund for Munster
• Guinnes Entreprise Centre

Local Partner for this Event:

• Meath County Council

Other Local Authorities partnering with us:

• Limerick City and County Council
• Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
• Cork City Council
• Wexford City and County Council
• Waterford City and County Council
• Clare County Council
• Offaly County Council

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