Waiheke Island Toy Library

Waiheke Island Toy Library is achieving more with our initiatives than ever before. We work on many exciting projects to help improve the lives of others, and are very proud of the progress we continue to make. Learn more about what we do, who we help, and how we work every day to promote positive change. We are a Toy Library on Waiheke Island First established in 2000, we are a volunteer run incorporated society & a registered charity who provide families on Waiheke with toys, party and specialty items for children. Our range is available to both locals and visitors to Waiheke Island. Learning through Play Research shows that despite the known benefits, children today are playing less than ever. Play contributes to a child's sense of wellbeing and can support the development of intrapersonal skills such as self esteem, motivation, resilience, concentration, persistence and time management. Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them. Our journey is one of Sustainability When you become a member of our toy library, you are supporting our sustainability cause! Waste reduction per family (in packaging and in toys purchased) Saving perfectly working toys from going to landfill Supporting families with access to more toys at lower costs We love all the good that comes from Volunteering and Giving When you give for the good of others, it's actually good for you, too. While Waiheke Toy Library (very gratefully) survives off receiving the generous support of the community, sponsors and partners, what we are really here for is the giving. Do you know about all the benefits you receive from volunteering and giving? It not only has a positive impact on you but if you're a parent, it has a trickle down effect on your kids. Just ask Esther Wojcicki, educator, author of How to Raise Successful People and mother of two CEOs and a doctor! So go on . . . dip your toes in the world of volunteering.