Whangarei Community Toy Library

Whangarei Central Baptist Church
202 Bank St, Regent (Opposite New World Supermarket)
OPEN Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday 9am till 1pm.
We have a large selection of toys, play equipment, puzzles and DVDs for children aged 0 - 10 years available for loan to Toy Library members.
The Toy Library was established in 1986 by the Whangarei Baptist Church, who provides a dedicated area and a support Team. The Library is a community organisation, staffed by a Librarian and a volunteer team. We depend on community funding grants, member subscriptions and local fund-raising to keep the Library open.

Extended hours: On Wednesdays we are also open between 2 and 4.30pm for daylight saving months.

How to Join - Fees for 2010

Regular $20 per school term or $70 per year ($60 if paid in full by 26th Feb.)
Community Card Holder $15 per school term or $60 per year ($50 if paid in full by 26th Feb.)
Librarian (volunteer helper) $15 per school term.
Casual Borrower $2 per toy and $5 per green spot toy for 2 weeks.

Borrowing

You may borrow 4 toys, plus a puzzle or DVD per family.
$2 charge for green spot toys ($5 for new toys in 2010). These are the large, expensive toys. Only 1 green spot toy may be borrowed at a time. New members are eligible to borrow a green spot toy after 3 issues & returns. All toys are issued for 2 weeks, but may be renewed by phone.
Free green spot toy voucher for member children for their birthday.

Staffing

The Toy Library is run on a volunteer basis and members are encouraged to help if they are able. Volunteer assistance once a term (or more if desired) is a good way to make new friends and contribute to the ease of a well run and resourced library.