A Toy Library is a place where parents or carers can go to borrow a large variety of quality toys, puzzles and games on a regular basis.
It’s basically like having an (almost) free shop where you can just grab whatever you like, play with them and then bring them back and start over. It’s like Christmas every two weeks.
Toy Library Awareness Week is taking place all around New Zealand from the 2nd to the 8th of March 2026. The theme for this year’s event is “Get Your Play On”. This fantastic annual event is all about promoting creative, inclusive, sustainable and affordable play for all Tamariki and their whanau.
Throughout the week, Toy Libraries will host a variety of activities and events, celebrating inclusive play. Families are invited to join in the fun, discover new toys, and learn more about the benefits of borrowing rather than buying. Toy libraries provide an affordable and sustainable way for families to access high-quality, educational, and engaging toys. By borrowing rather than purchasing, families can save money while reducing waste, minimizing the carbon footprint of the toy industry on our planet, and promoting environmental responsibility.
