Whaingaroa Toy Library

25/09/2026

If you have a birthday coming up and are in need of some extra plates, cups and cutlery, we have your back!
Everything on the picture is included. Even the star to cut out some cute fairy-bread perhaps.
It’s $10 to hire and you help reduce single use plastics.
If you like to add some bigs toys for $20 that’s possible too. Send us a message any time 💫

18/09/2026

Lots of problem solving and spatial awareness going on when building a train track.
Something most parents enjoy too we have discovered 🚂

15/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who tried out their Reo while borrowing toys today

🌿Celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Maaori 🌿

Anga whakamuri, anga whakamua.
Acknowledge the past and embrace the future.

This whakataukii was gifted to us from our Trust Waikato kaumaatua, Tame Pokaia. It reminds us that understanding our history, honouring our tupuna, and learning from the past helps us shape a stronger future.

Looking back 🌱Moving forward🌱Growing together

11/09/2026

For the little people who like to balance on the playgrounds edges🪵. Or for the slightly older ones who like to play the floor is lava.

These balance blocks are also a favourite for birthday parties.
And if you aren’t a member and would like to loan some fun big toys for a birthday party, please send us a message or pop by on a Teusday morning. And we make sure you leave with some fun toys ✨

07/09/2026

We’re open tomorrow
9.15 till 11.15

See you then!

06/09/2026

Let’s celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori next week
Check out our new category labels in our toy room with the Te Reo translations

04/09/2026

Will you try a puku slide? Or perhaps a little car or dolly will have a go on one of our slides🦦🛝

31/08/2026

Great weather to get some toys or games for this week.

If you have never been? Pop by and have a look with your little one.
Open tomorrow 9.15 till 11.15 👋

28/08/2026

Bring the zoo into your home and touch the elephant to hear some noises.

You find this toy in the under 2 area, on the left. Look for: Farm and zoo animals 🦒

23/08/2026

Did you know Whaingaroa Toy Library can’t survive without the generous grants we receive.
Here’s a new initiative that gives grants to small charities like ours that have asked us to get the word out about them and what they do and perhaps encourage people to support them to support charities all over Aotearoa