Toy Library
Children learn through play, it’s nature’s way of making it fun!
Quality toys are expensive, and children quickly become bored with a toy once its play value has been exhausted. By providing new play materials every week or two, parents can save money and significantly contribute towards the development and education of their children.
How does it work?
Toy Library is similar to a book library. You pay a one off annual fee which entitles you to hire unlimited toys for a two week period, after which time you exchange them for new ones.
Available resources
We have toys to suit all children ages 0 - 6 Years
1000’s of Toy choices
No limit on how many toys you take out
We offer quality & unique toys that are not always available in shops
Our friendly duty staff are there to help you choose if needed
Toy selections
Puzzles
Vehicles
Construction
Sandpit Toys
Under two section
Games education
Ride On’s
Water Play
Role Play / Dress Up’s
Physical Activity
Additional information
Borrowing time
Two weeks maximum but can be returned earlier if you wish. Text us to renew your borrowing if you can't make it in to see us.
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Cleaning
For reasons of health and hygiene it is important that you clean toys before returning them.
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Fundraising
The toy library costs about $10,000 to run annually, excluding toys. Managed entirely by volunteers, there is an expectation that members will help with fundraisers for Kids Hub and the Toy Library, to help keep our doors open and to enable us to buy new toys.
Subscriptions
To be paid annually as at April each year.
Annual Membership - $100
Six monthly - $60
Term membership - $40
Discounted duty membership
(x2 wednesday nights per term) - $80
Committee membership - $0
One-off Party Hire $25 (come in, select your toys for your party, and we will reserve them all ready for collection)
Bank account: Gore Toy Library 06-0923-0215157-00
Hours & Contact Information
Gore Toy library is open during term time on Mondays from 12 - 1pm, Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30pm and
Fridays from 10am - 12:30pm.
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Phone: 027 960 1533
Email: toylibrary@gorekidshub.org.nz
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