Hamilton East Toy Library

18/10/2026

🧩 MEET THE TOY: PUZZLES!

Piece by piece, little minds are growing!

Puzzles are a fantastic way for children to develop important skills while having fun.

They encourage:
🧩 Problem-solving
🧩 Patience and persistence
🧩 Shape and colour recognition
🧩 Hand-eye coordination
🧩 Concentration

From simple chunky puzzles to more challenging designs, there's something for every stage of development.

And there's nothing quite like that triumphant moment when the final piece clicks into place!

Our toy library has beautiful Kuwi the Kiwi puzzles ranging from 24 pieces up to 100! Which stage of puzzle is your child at?

18/10/2026

Tea party anyone?

No tea set that's safe for little hands? Come see us! We have a couple of tea sets all ready for some high tea celebrations ❤️

15/10/2026

❤️❤️❤️ Hamilton East Toy Library is more than just toys ❤️❤️❤️

It's about giving children opportunities to explore, discover, experiment and try something new.

It's about families finding new favourites without having to buy every toy that catches their little one's eye.

And it's about sharing resources within our community so that more children get the chance to play.

Whether you're looking for something for a curious baby, a busy toddler or a creative big kid, there's something waiting to be discovered at the toy library!

Have you visited us lately? Come and see what's new!

12/10/2026

It's that Tuesday of the month - There will be limited parking in the church car park today due to a monthly church meeting

Send a message to learn more

11/10/2026

MEET THE TOY: CONNETIX + WOODEN TRAINS!

Why build a railway when you can build an ENTIRE railway world?! These amazing set ups are all over social media right now!

Have you ever thought about combining magnetic tiles and wooden train tracks? The possibilities are amazing!

Build colourful bridges, create tunnels, construct towering train stations or design an entire city for your little trains to travel through.

This combination brings together the best of both worlds:
🧲 Creative construction and design
🚂 Imaginative storytelling and role play
🏗️ Problem-solving and experimentation
🌈 Spatial awareness and engineering skills

Children can plan, build, test, redesign and let their imaginations take over!

Two toys, endless possibilities!

💡 Have you tried combining different toys at home? We'd love to see what you've created!

We have multiple train sets and Connetix sets ready for playing!

09/10/2026

Attention! We will be closed tomorrow, because I like Bandit, have ended up with a sore back while I go sort it out.

All toys that are due back have been extended. 😊
See you Tuesday!

08/10/2026

WHY IS PRETEND PLAY SO IMPORTANT?
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Have you ever watched your child talking to their toys, pretending to cook dinner, or acting out an elaborate adventure?

That's more than just playing. It's learning!

Pretend play helps children:
✨ Develop language and communication
✨ Explore emotions and relationships
✨ Build creativity and imagination
✨ Practise problem-solving
✨ Make sense of the world around them

So next time you're served an imaginary cup of tea or invited to a teddy bear's birthday party, join in! You're supporting some pretty important learning. 💛

I currently watch and hear my little one playing families. Lots of kisses and saying I love you ❤️

What's your child's favourite pretend-play game?

04/10/2026

MEET THE TOY: PLAYMOBIL!

Small figures, BIG adventures!

Whether your little one is exploring a fantasy world, running a zoo, saving the day with emergency services, or creating their own little community, Playmobil offers endless opportunities for imaginative play.

Children can create stories, explore different roles, develop language and let their imaginations run wild.

The best part? Every time they play, the story can be completely different!

What adventure will you dream up?

Come and discover our Playmobil collection!

03/10/2026

Toy librarian Kasey Banfield has spent two years helping families find the perfect toy. Photo: Cheryl Voss Families are facing a cost-of-living crisis at the moment; everything is expensive, essent…

16/09/2026

Our AGM has been postponed. Keep a lookout for a new day & time!