Hornby Toy Library

Hornby Toy Library Hornby Toy Library is a great place to borrow a wide variety of interesting toys for all who are young at heart. 🎲 Welcome to Hornby Toy Library!

Big adventures don't need big toy budgets. At Hornby Toy Library, families can borrow hundreds of quality toys, games, puzzles, ride-ons, and outdoor play equipment for a fraction of the cost of buying them. It's a fun, affordable, and sustainable way to keep playtime fresh and exciting for your tamariki.

📍 Find us at 34 Springs Road, Hornby (former Sockburn School site)

🕒 Opening Hours
• Fri

day: 9:30am - 11am
• Saturday: 9:30am – 12:00pm

💰 Membership
• Community Services Card: $60 per year
• Standard Membership: $90 per year

🧸 Toy Hire
• Small & medium toys: 50c each
• Large toys & ride-ons: $2 each
• Extra-large toys (rollercoasters, castles, etc.): $5 each

🌱 Why join?
✔ Save money on toys
✔ Reduce clutter at home
✔ Access a huge range of toys for different ages and interests
✔ Support sustainable play
✔ Connect with local families

🤝 Want to help? Volunteering is completely optional, but we love community support. Whether it's helping in the library, gardening, joining the committee, or sharing your skills, every little bit helps. We're always excited to welcome new families, volunteers, and committee members. Come along and discover why borrowing toys is one of the smartest parenting hacks around!

At the Hornby Toy Library, we see every week how play brings families together, sparks imagination, and helps children t...
28/05/2026

At the Hornby Toy Library, we see every week how play brings families together, sparks imagination, and helps children thrive. 🧸✨

In a world rushing to grow up, may children always have time to play. 🌈
To build forts, race toy cars, dress up as superheroes, make muddy pies, and laugh until sunset.

Because play is more than fun — it is the language of childhood, filled with learning, creativity, friendship, and wonder. 💛

Happy World Play Day to all the little dreamers, builders, explorers, and creators out there.

A HUGE thank you to our local Kiwanis International members for their help reassembling our fence after it was vandalise...
21/05/2026

A HUGE thank you to our local Kiwanis International members for their help reassembling our fence after it was vandalised earlier this year.

With your help, we managed to get the fence reassembled in record time!

Thank you to the Hornby Toy Library Committee for your support, making drinks and serving treats too!

Pictured: Kiwanis members and Hornby Toy Library Chair

🥕🎨 April is all about play! 🎨🥕We’re open this month on Thursdays & Saturdays, with lots of toys ready to be borrowed.Hop...
21/04/2026

🥕🎨 April is all about play! 🎨🥕
We’re open this month on Thursdays & Saturdays, with lots of toys ready to be borrowed.
Hop on in and say hello at the Hornby Toy Library 🐰🧸




Looking for something fun and active for your kids?Our Invert BMX Scooter is a great mix of a BMX and a scooter — perfec...
18/03/2026

Looking for something fun and active for your kids?
Our Invert BMX Scooter is a great mix of a BMX and a scooter — perfect for confident riders who love outdoor adventures!
✅ Encourages &
✅ Great for ,
✅ Strong and sturdy with an 80kg weight limit

💛 A huge thank you to the Hornby Club for generously providing the funding for this toy.
Your support helps us continue offering exciting, high‑quality toys for local families, we truly appreciate it!
This popular ride‑on is available to borrow now at the Hornby Toy Library.

06/03/2026

Hello from Hello Hornby - Our Community, Party In The Park"

🌟 Hope everyone is having a great school term so far! 🌟Here’s what’s happening at the Hornby Toy Library this March:🧸 Op...
04/03/2026

🌟 Hope everyone is having a great school term so far! 🌟
Here’s what’s happening at the Hornby Toy Library this March:

🧸 Opening Hours:
Thursdays: 5:30pm – 7:00pm (March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th)
Saturdays: 9:30am – 12:00pm (March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th)

📅 AGM – 21st March 2026 at 11am
We’re kindly asking our wonderful community if you can spare even a little time to help out. Whether by joining the committee or supporting sessions, it would really make a difference in keeping our toy library running strong. 💛
Thank you for being part of our Hornby Toy Library whānau! 🚂✨

25/02/2026

Say hello to our adorable Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Counter which is now available to borrow at the Hornby Toy Library!

Kids can scoop, stack, and serve their favourite pretend ice‑cream flavours, building imagination, social play, and fine‑motor skills along the way.

This sweet little setup has already become a favourite with our tamariki!

💛 A huge thank you to the Hornby Club for generously funding this toy.
Your support helps us keep offering fun, educational toys for local families. We appreciate you!
Borrow it next time you pop in!
Thurs: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Sat: 9.30am – 12.00pm



19/02/2026

We want to give a huge shout‑out and heartfelt thank you to the Hornby Club for their wonderful support and funding this year.
Because of your generosity, we’ve been able to add exciting new toys to our collection, including some much‑loved favourites that our tamariki are already enjoying!
Your contribution directly supports local whānau, helping us provide fun, active, and educational play opportunities for children in our community.
We’re truly grateful for your ongoing commitment to Hornby families and the Hornby Toy Library.
🌟 Thank you, Hornby Club, for making a difference!
Your support keeps our library thriving and our shelves full of joy.

04/02/2026

Kia ora whānau! The Hornby Toy Library will be CLOSED on Saturday, 7 Feb.
✨ But we’re OPEN Thursday 5th & 12th Feb from 5:30–7pm!
Toy hire due dates are extended to the following Saturday — no stress, no late fees. 💚
Enjoy the long weekend with your whānau!
Ngā mihi nui 🤍

20/01/2026

A massive thank you to Prebbleton for helping us bring a Toniebox to Toy Library! 💚

The Toniebox is a hugely popular, screen‑free audio player designed especially for children. It encourages imaginative, independent play — simply pop a little hand‑painted figurine (a “Tonie”) on top, and it magically plays stories, songs, and learning content.

Our new generation of toy borrowers absolutely love these smart, creative toys and parents love that it means more storytelling and less screen time. 🎧✨
We are so grateful for your support, Fresh Choice Prebbleton. Thanks for helping us bring more modern, enriching play options to our tamariki and community! 🙌💖

Address

34 Springs Road, Hornby
Christchurch
8042

Opening Hours

Friday 9:30am - 11am
Saturday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

(03) 3493109

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