free web design templates
Mobirise

The Halswell Toy Library Inc (HTL) is a non-profit community organization, run by a dedicated team of volunteers, offering a wide range of high-quality toys for hire for children aged 0 to 10 years.

Our goal is to support families in the community by providing durable, sustainable toys and resources that promote learning through play.

Browse Our Toys Online

Click here

Opening Hours:

Saturday Mornings: 9am - 12pm

Wednesday Nights: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Membership

As the Toy Library is a community organisation we really appreciate when families sign up as contributing members.

We would not exist without the help of volunteers on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Volunteering is also a great way to become familiar with all the toys we have and meet other families in the community.

See below for more details:

  1. DUTY MEMBERSHIP $60 - Helping out the library for 7 hours during the year, doing roles such as counting & returning toys, meeting other caregivers.
  2. NON-DUTY MEMBERSHIP $120 - Full membership with Halswell Toy Library without being placed in the duty roster.
  3. GRANDPARENT MEMBERSHIP $10 - Limited to 3 visits.


  4. Sign up for 12, 6 or 3 months  Ask our friendly librarians on sign up.

FAQ

You’ll have access to a wide variety of high-quality toys without the cost and clutter of buying new ones. It’s perfect for trying out different toys as your child grows, and it supports environmentally friendly habits by reducing waste. Plus, you’ll be part of a local community that values play, learning, and sharing.

Our regular catalogue of toys range in prices from $0.50 to $2 which you get to enjoy for 2 weeks before they need to be returned or extended for longer use. Party Packs are also available for weekend hire from $10.

When you come in for duty, you help out the librarian by taking in the returned toys, counting and checking them for damage and returning them to the shelves (a great way to find toys you didn't know where there). If it's quiet then a bit of a tidy up can never go amiss but a good ol yarn is great too.

Feel free to bring your children along for the duty roll if you feel that they can be entertained for the duration of the roll.

Give us a call and we can see what can be done to fix or replace the item.

There is a fee for a week by week basis on overdue toys that can be paid upon returning of said toy.

The prices for membership either Duty or Non-Duty start from the date you purchase them and continue for the time period purchased. You can sign up any time of year.

Mobirise

OUR COMMITTEE

Our Toy Library thrives thanks to the dedication of our amazing committee. Without their time, care, and commitment, the library simply wouldn’t exist.
This team of passionate volunteers keeps the shelves full, the toys in great condition, and the spirit of community alive. We're proud to support play, learning, and sharing for families across our area—because every child deserves the joy of play.
We’re always looking for friendly faces to join us! If you’re passionate about play and community, we’d love to have you on board.

Jo Gilbert

President

Claire Harley

Secretary

Gemma Pepper

Treasurer

Gemma Ross

Health and Safety Officer

Grace Meehan

Committee

Mariana Gorra

Marketing and Social Media Coordinator

Samantha Murray

Grants Officer

Jessica Dunbar

Fundraising Coordinator

TOY LIBRARIANS

Our Toy Librarians are the heart of the Halswell Toy Library!
Friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about play, they’re here to help you find the perfect toys for your child’s age, interests, and developmental stage.
Don’t hesitate to say hello next time you visit—we love connecting with our community!

Cinne Sheh

Head Librarian

Nerida Hill

Head Librarian (Maternity Leave)

Katherine Jury

Assistant Librarian

Contact Us

Please don't hesitate to contact us

Librarian Phone: 027 453 0870
President Phone: 027 297 2144
Email: halswelltoys@gmail.com
Post: PO Box 37138, Halswell, Christchurch 8245
Location: Oaklands School, 37 Cunningham Place, Halswell, Christchurch

Mobirise

Financial assistance towards operating costs

Mobirise

Funding has assisted with wages and administration costs.

Mobirise

Financial assistance towards wages of librarians.

Mobirise

Annual subscriptions for our emails and website domain.

Mobirise

We are proud to be part of the wide network of libraries and truely value the assistance of TLFNZ.

Mobirise

Generously donated two fully functioning PC's & the programs we need to help the Toy Library issuing software, the librarians & committee members.

Mobirise

Generously donated a laptop for our members to use to browse the catalogue in the Toy Library

Mobirise

Generously donated a large number of new toys

Mobirise

Donation of a Vet themed toy

Mobirise

Funding used for Train and STEM Toys

Address

37 Cunningham Place
Halswell
Christchurch   

Contacts

Email: halswelltoys@gmail.com                 
Phone: 027 453 0870

© Copyright Halswell Toy Library - All Rights Reserved