Parklands Toy Library is a non-profit toy library at 75 Queenspark Drive in Parklands, Christchurch. A volunteer committee runs it with one paid librarian, and it relies on grants, sponsorship, fundraising and membership fees. Members borrow toys, games and puzzles, then bring them back and choose new ones. The website says this saves families buying toys that children tire of after a couple of weeks. It suggests members get in early and start booking, since toys are hired for set periods.
The website describes the library as friendly and inclusive, with a wide range of toys on the shelves. Committee members describe volunteering as a way to give back, and the website invites people to get involved by speaking to the librarian or sending an email. It calls toy libraries a budget-friendly and environmentally sustainable way to keep children learning and active. Our pick in Parklands for families who want to try new toys before buying them.