About Us Our toy library has been operating since 1995. We are a non-profit community service run by volunteers. We are funded by membership fees, grants, and through fundraising activities. We have a paid employee, our librarian Bridget who is on hand every session to check out toys and welcome new members. ![]() If you would like to help out with running the toy library we'd love to hear from you. committee@playawhile.org Our current committee is: Sarah Finnie -Treasurer Jim and Kris Woods - Memberships Kay Clarke - Rosters Suzanna Flanagan & Paula Morales-Barrows - Marketing Bridget Thrussell - Saturday librarian Tanya Braden - Secretary Position to be filled - Grants LIKE US ON FACEBOOK PLEASE! ![]() "LET THE CHILDREN PLAY" We have over 700 toys in the library to borrow, take a look at our online toy catalogue to see what we have or check out our facebook page. Pay your Subscription.
Use internet banking
If you need to pay your sub the best way is to use internet banking.
Our bank account details are: Bank: Kiwibank Account: 38-9015-0689577-00 Account Name: Play-A-While Toy Library Inc
Subs are $100 for duty and $180 for non-duty. Use your surname and member number (it's printed on your toy receipt) as a reference.
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There's no waiting list so you can join and start borrowing immediately.
Joining is easy - you can sign up online or drop into the library during our weekly Saturday session and have a chat to our friendly librarians.
Memberships are as follows Full Non duty Member $180 per year Full duty member $100 per year Sponsered duty member inquire at the library for full details This covers all your borrowing for a whole year - there are no additional fees.
If you want more information please email committee@playawhile.org.
Join the Library!
Good reasons to join a Toy Library Access to quality toys for a minimal annual fee Age appropriate toys always available An opportunity to meet other families in the community and network Volunteers on hand to help you and your children Hiring is a good environmental option, reducing landfill waste from unwanted toys Having a Birthday PARTY!
Don't forget your membership entitles you to an extra 5 toys for your child's birthday party Pay just $1 to reserve any of our wonderful toys. |