Shirley Toy Library

Shirley Toy Library We are one of NZ biggest Toy Libraries! A non-profit community service allowing people to rent toys for a variety of ages. New members are always welcome.

One of the biggest and definitely the best...Shirley Toy Library opened in November 2010 with thousands of toys. Everything from small puzzles to huge ride-on and outdoor toys for all ages.

Our AGM is just around the corner. We hope to see you there on Tuesday!
05/06/2026

Our AGM is just around the corner. We hope to see you there on Tuesday!

Don't forget that there is a suggestion book in the library too 📖
03/06/2026

Don't forget that there is a suggestion book in the library too 📖

Your little chef will love cooking up a storm on this toy barbeque. Open the lid, turn the dial, flip the burger or sort...
01/06/2026

Your little chef will love cooking up a storm on this toy barbeque. Open the lid, turn the dial, flip the burger or sort the ketchup & mustard shapes to activate sing-along songs, silly sounds, words & fun phrases. Teaching letters, numbers, colors, manners, opposites & more 🌭🍽

We are open this King's Birthday Weekend. Come in and see us 😀
29/05/2026

We are open this King's Birthday Weekend. Come in and see us 😀

Today is World Play Day!"Play is not only a right — it is a powerful driver for inclusion, learning, and social transfor...
27/05/2026

Today is World Play Day!

"Play is not only a right — it is a powerful driver for inclusion, learning, and social transformation. Today, more than ever, in a world facing conflict and instability, playing together helps us rebuild connection, dignity, and peace".
These words from the President of the International Toy Library Association capture why this day should be celebrated 😀

Our 2026 Annual General Meeting is approaching and we would like to invite all our members to attend! We also require at...
27/05/2026

Our 2026 Annual General Meeting is approaching and we would like to invite all our members to attend!
We also require at least 3 new committee members to fill positions of retiring, long-standing committee members.
Please see the attached link with relevant information regarding the AGM, including the agenda and proxy voting forms, as well as information regarding becoming a committee member and role descriptions for the President and Secretary roles.
https://1drv.ms/f/c/fff108dc740e20d2/IgAcO-JPNAbPT60R1NNam21pAT6z-9RXu1slYsbjh9GHxs4?e=ijP03H

For anyone interested in becoming a committee member, please send through an email nominating yourself and what role you would like (if you are applying for a specific role).

We look forward to seeing all that can attend,

Shirley Toy Library Committee

Magna-tiles are a great tool for children learning about color, shapes, symmetry, size and scale. Anything and everythin...
25/05/2026

Magna-tiles are a great tool for children learning about color, shapes, symmetry, size and scale. Anything and everything can be built, ensuring hours of fun and play 🟦🔺

A reminder that our AGM is approaching in just a few weeks. We would love to see new faces and hopefully some new commit...
22/05/2026

A reminder that our AGM is approaching in just a few weeks. We would love to see new faces and hopefully some new committee members 😀

Just a reminder about toy cleaning, especially as we head into bug season. Thank you for keeping our team and community ...
20/05/2026

Just a reminder about toy cleaning, especially as we head into bug season. Thank you for keeping our team and community safe 😀

The Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Wooden Cookie Set is a sweet introduction to pretend kitchen play! This colorful cooki...
18/05/2026

The Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Wooden Cookie Set is a sweet introduction to pretend kitchen play! This colorful cookie set includes 12 wooden, sliceable cookies and 12 cookie toppings, a wooden knife, spatula, cookie sheet, and a kitchen mitt for safe, imaginative play 🍪👩‍🍳

Address

Amos Place, Shirley
Christchurch
8061

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+6434205455

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