Taupo Toy Library

27/10/2026

Weehee we've reached 500 followers on Insta - we really appreciate each and every one of you - the likes, shares, comments and views all help us to be seen.

This means more people learn about the value of toy libraries.

They get to see.....

😊 How utilising a shared economy is a powerful thing
😊 How much money they can save by borrowing not buying
😊 How good toy libraries are for the environment helping to provide and encourage sustainable options for families
😊 How toy libraries can be a wonderful place to build connections within the community
😊 How many different opportunities and experiences they can provide for their tamariki than they could if they had to buy toys

Just a few of the many positives about toy libraries

Keep connecting with us - we appreciate you 💛🧡

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

Taking a moment to wrap my head around this 😅🙃

Popped out this afternoon and got a 2027 diary for the toy library - we already have reservations booked in for December and January

Feels good keeping on top of things but also feels super strange because in my mind we are..... oh I'd say..... around June at the moment.......apparently it is actually already well into October 🤣🤣

Anyone else feel like this?

We will be open again tomorrow between 9 and 1 - look forward to seeing you 😊

19/10/2026

Toy Safety Week 19th - 25th October

This is the second year for this campaign and it is one we are very passionate about.

Some of the ways we keep our tamariki safe....

# by constantly checking over every single toy and part that gets returned before it goes back out for use again - this means checking everything including screws are tightened, battery covers properly secured, no breaks, sharp edges, that the toys are clean etc

# Regular repairs and maintenance

# purchasing quality brands

# regularly checking product recall sites for our toy brands just to be completey sure

# adhering to and making the manufacturers age recommendations visible to all

Safety 1st for our precious tamariki 💚💚

We are open this week Tuesday to Friday 9am to 1pm - look forward to seeing you 😊

14/10/2026

Such a lovely and very much appreciated treat today - Kayla's hubby popped in with a delivery of cuppas and snacks 💙

Thanks so much Joe - they went down a treat and we really appreciate you 💯

02/10/2026

How good is this 💖

The lovely team at Penny's Cafe in Totara St is doing us a school holiday kindness, and children under 12 eat for half-price 🤩

Options like nuggets & chips only $3, ice cream sundaes starting from just $2......pop on in, say Hi to Phoebe and the team, and enjoy 😋😋

Locals supporting locals 💖💖

28/09/2026

Yes yes yes 🎉🎉 yay yay yay 🎉🎉

We are open our usual hours over the whole school holidays

Coast on in and stock up on games, puzzles, construction, musical instruments, outdoor options, and heaps more

We have plenty of items for children from 3 months of age, right up to 11 - 12 years of age

Week one
Tuesday to Saturday between 9am to 1pm

Week 2
Tuesday to Friday 9am to 1pm

Look forward to seeing you 😊

23/09/2026

A warm cuppa to wrap my hands around after playing with.........I mean clearing the ice 🤣🤣 from our outside toys

Such a stunning stunning, stunningly, beautiful day today ☀️

We're all set up and ready for play 🎉 Open until 1 o'clock today

Look forward to seeing you 😊

22/09/2026

For all our little explorers out there......

Check out this gorgeous wee set - complete with.....

binoculars so you can search for treasure

A camera to take a snapshot of your find

And a chalkboard to document all the important details..... all in a handy explorer's kit bag

Whether you're hunting for dinosaurs, wild animals, insects or precious gems, this set has you covered 🦖🦧🦋💫

And one of the best things - the camera and binoculars are made locally here by Peter from Maple and Mānuka Craft Co. and both from repurposed wood - love a beautifully hand crafted and sustainably made toy 💚💚

17/09/2026

Te Reo Māori language week - every word you learn and speak makes a difference - every kōrero keeps this beautiful language alive 💚

We will be open again on Rāmere & Hātarei this week between 9 till 1 - look forward to seeing you

Ngā mihi nui 💚