North Otago Toy Library Oamaru

North Otago Toy Library Oamaru North Otago Toy Library in Oamaru provides safe educational and fun toys for hire for as little as $1 a fortnight

Welcome to the North Otago Toy Library in Oamaru! We offer over 500 toys for hire from as little as $1 a fortnight. Guaranteed to delight, entertain and distract boys and girls of all ages from newborn up. Early play is one of the first steps in a child's education and development. These safe, educational and fun toys and resources are carefully chosen to inspire and promote creative and active pl

ay for the children of this community. The library collection is regularly updated with new toys and resources. Puzzles, games,duplo, activity centres, train sets, electronic toys, ride-ons, dress-up costumes, puppets, art sets, garden toys - please call in and say hello.

🚨 Toy Library alert! 🚨The TL is open today Saturday from 10am - 1pm! Why spend the day picking up the same toys off the ...
12/06/2026

🚨 Toy Library alert! 🚨

The TL is open today Saturday from 10am - 1pm! Why spend the day picking up the same toys off the floor when you can borrow some exciting "new-to-you" ones instead? 😄

Pop in, stock up on fun, and keep the kids entertained. We can't promise naps, but we can promise great toys! 🧸🎲

Where can you find us: 109 Thames Street, Oamaru (2 doors down from the Brydone Hotel and next to Inside Out.

See you there!

Looking for something fun to do this afternoon? Pop into the Toy Library today from 5:00pm–6:00pm and discover shelves p...
10/06/2026

Looking for something fun to do this afternoon? Pop into the Toy Library today from 5:00pm–6:00pm and discover shelves packed with exciting toys, games, puzzles, ride-ons, and more!

Why buy a toy that gets played with for a week when you can borrow, swap, and explore something new every visit? 🤩

Thanks to the Toy Library you'll:
🎲 Find endless variety for curious kids
💰 Save money on toys you'll only use for a short time
🏡 Reduce clutter at home
🌱 Do a little bit for the environment through sharing and reusing
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Connect with local families and community

Every visit is like a mini treasure hunt—there's always something new to discover! Whether your little one loves building, pretending, creating, racing, or solving puzzles, we've got something to spark their imagination.

📍 Open today: 5:00pm–6:00pm at 109 Thames Street (2 doors down from the Brydone)

Come along, say hello, and see what all the fun is about!

🎉 Extra Toy Library Time! 🎉We missed seeing you last Saturday when the Toy Library had to close due to illness, so we're...
03/06/2026

🎉 Extra Toy Library Time! 🎉

We missed seeing you last Saturday when the Toy Library had to close due to illness, so we're making up for it!

The Toy Library will be open this evening from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Pop in to borrow, return, swap, and say hello. We'd love to see you there!

The North Otago Toy Library - 109 Thames Street, Oamaru.

Hello awesome toy families! Our toy librarian is a little under the weather and we, volunteers, are not available unfort...
29/05/2026

Hello awesome toy families! Our toy librarian is a little under the weather and we, volunteers, are not available unfortunately, so today our doors will remain closed.

If you had toys due today, they will be extended for an extra week (free of charge) and we will add an extra session this coming Wednesday (5-6pm)

What you can do in the meantime:

Go to our online catalog to check all the great toys your kids might enjoy.

Place holds for those you'd like to hire next and you'll be next in line :)

Thank you for your understanding and see you soon at the Toy Library!

🎉 THE TOY LIBRARY IS OPEN TODAY! 🎉⏰ 10am – 1pm, 📍109 Thames Street (2 doors down from the Brydoneright beside Inside Out...
22/05/2026

🎉 THE TOY LIBRARY IS OPEN TODAY! 🎉

⏰ 10am – 1pm,
📍109 Thames Street (2 doors down from the Brydoneright beside Inside Out)

Let's be honest… your kids have played with the same three toys 847 times this week. 😅 Time to shake things up!

Come in and hire something NEW, something exciting, something that'll spark that big beautiful imagination of theirs! 🚀🧩🎨

We've got puzzles, games, ride-ons, building sets and SO much more — all ready to go home with you today!

✨ Not a member yet? No stress! Signing up is super quick and easy — we'll have you sorted in no time. Come say hi!

📍 See you soon! Doors open 10am–1pm.

👇 Tag a parent who needs to know about this!

See you at The Toy Library!
15/05/2026

See you at The Toy Library!

13/05/2026
Hi everyone 💛Unfortunately, our toy librarian has tested + for covid, so the Toy Library will be **closed tomorrow Satur...
08/05/2026

Hi everyone 💛
Unfortunately, our toy librarian has tested + for covid, so the Toy Library will be **closed tomorrow Saturday 9 May**. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding.
The good news is that **all borrowed toys will automatically be extended for an extra week**, so there’s no need to worry about returns tomorrow.
Thank you for your continued support, and see you at our next session:
▶️Wednesday 13 May from 5pm - 6pm
▶️Saturday 16 May from 10am - 1pm
The NOTL Committee

We’re open tonight! Come by, explore, and borrow something fun for the kids.Not a member yet? No problem: joining is qui...
29/04/2026

We’re open tonight! Come by, explore, and borrow something fun for the kids.

Not a member yet? No problem: joining is quick and easy. You can sign up online (notl.setls.com.au/signup_online) or right here at the Toy Library.

See you soon! The NOTL committee

Opened today: 5-6pm or Next session: Saturday, 10am - 1pm
Address: 109 Thames Street, Oamaru.

Address

109 Thames Street
Oamaru
9400

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

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