News
Extended Opening Hours
04-10-2024
Thank you Christchurch City Council
10-09-2024
A huge thank you to Christchurch City Council''s Strengthening Communities Fund for their amazing support- we truly appreciate it!
Thank you Christchurch Casino
31-07-2024
Thank you to Christchurch Casino for their amazing support - we truly appreciate it!
Thank you Arizto
12-07-2024
We are truly grateful to Brendon Pierce (one of our amazing toy library members) for thinking of us when Arizto Real Estate was looking to sponsor an organisation.
They purchased this sturdy and exciting multi-use trestle and walk board which we know will be a huge hit with our families.
Thank you Arizto Real Estate for your generosity.
Matariki
28-06-2024
Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori
Matariki is an abbreviation of ‘NgāMata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea’ meaning ‘The eyes of the God Tāwhirimātea’. It refers to a cluster of stars that rise in the middle of winter, known as the Pleiades and marks the beginning of the Māori New Year.
We hope you have a chance to:
Whakamaumahara - take time to remember those who have gone before us
Whakanui - celebrate with your whānau and friends
Whakariterite - prepare for the year to come
National Volunteer Week
17-06-2024
This week is National Volunteer Week, a massive shout out and THANK YOU to all our volunteers.
Thank you so much for all your hard work!
Annual General Meeting - 12th June
29-05-2024
Join us at our AGM on Wednesday, 12th of June at 7.30pm.
The AGM will be no longer than 30 minutes and light refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Our Toy Library is bigger than ever and we would love more people to join our committee to help keep things running smoothly.
So come along and find out how the year has gone and what our upcoming plans are.
Shorter Thursday opening times!
02-05-2024
As Daylight Savings has ended, we will be shortening our opening times on Thursday evenings to 5.30pm - 6.30pm.
This starts tonight.
We are closed for ANZAC Day
25-04-2024
We will be closed over Easter
22-03-2024
Toy Library Awareness Week
02-03-2024
Thank you Mainland Foundation
27-02-2024
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Thank you One Foundation
21-01-2024
New toys for the New Year!
A huge thanks to One Foundation for the grant we received which enabled us to purchase 3 brand new Micro 3-wheel scooters for our younger children.
We truly appreciate your support!
Christmas & New Year Hours
20-12-2023
We are now closed for the Christmas and New Year period.
From everyone here at Parklands Toy Library, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
We re-open Wednesday 24th January 2024.
We will look forward to seeing you all then!
Summer Closing Dates
04-12-2023
We will be closed from the
16th December 2023
to the
24th January 2024
Thank you COGS
11-10-2023
A huge thank you to the Community Organisation Grants Scheme for their amazing support- we truly appreciate it!
Thank you Christchurch City Council
04-10-2023
A huge thank you to Christchurch City Council’s Strengthening Communities Fund for their amazing support- we truly appreciate it!
Thank you Aotearoa Gaming Trust
26-09-2023
A huge thank you to the Aotearoa Gaming Trust for their amazing support - we truly appreciate it!
Extended Thursday Evenings
26-09-2023
We will now be open until 7pm on Thursday evenings!
Thank you Foodstuffs Community Trust
19-09-2023
Thank you Kiwi Gaming Foundation
31-08-2023
A huge thank you to Kiwi Gaming Foundation for their amazing support - we truly appreciate it!
Thank you Christchurch Casino
02-08-2023
Thank you Bunnings!
28-07-2023
A massive thank you to Bunnings Warehouse Shirley for donating all of these goodies that help keep our toys in tip-top shape for members to enjoy! 
We are reopening Saturday 3rd June!!
26-05-2023
We are very excited to show off our refurbished toy library looking so much brighter!
The Toy Library is getting a makeover!
04-05-2023
The Toy Library will be closed from the 10th May for refurbishments.
We are unsure how long it will take but we are optimistic it will only be a few weeks.
We will keep you updated about reopening.
Annual General Meeting - 3rd May
01-05-2023
Our Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday night.
Come on down to the toy library at 6.45pm to meet your Committee and find out more about what's involved in running the toy library!
Happy Earth Day!
22-04-2023
We are closed for Easter
04-04-2023
The Toy Library will be closed this Saturday but will reopen as usual on Wednesday 12th April.
If you would like to return your toys sooner and collect some new ones for the long weekend, we will be open Thursday 6th April, 5.30pm - 7.00pm.
Parklands@Play
18-02-2023
Come and see us on Sunday in our usual spot near the tractor playground. We''ll have a selection of large toys and ride ons available to try.
We are open!
25-01-2023
Today was our very first session for 2023 and it was fabulous to see everyone!
Christmas & New Year Hours
18-12-2022
We are now closed for the Christmas and New Year period.
From everyone here at Parklands Toy Library, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
We re-open Wednesday 25th January 2023.
We will look forward to seeing you all then!
Fundraising Firewood Raffle
07-11-2022
Toy Donations
15-09-2022
Changes to Membership Fees
18-08-2022
As of the 1st of September 2022, we will be increasing our membership fees. This will be the first increase in quite a number of years and will help us meet the increased cost of operations.
Full Membership - $90 for the year
Half Membership - $45 for half a year (6 months)
Duties Membership - $45 for the year plus 4 rostered duties
Casual Membership - $30 for 4 hires over a 12 month period
Thank you Mainland Foundation
06-07-2022
Closed for Matariki
20-06-2022
The Toy Library will be closed on Saturday 25th June.
If you would like to come in and gather up some toys to see you through the long weekend, we will be open Thursday 23rd June, 5.30-6.30 pm.
AGM - Thursday 9th June
02-06-2022
Come to our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 9th June at 6.45pm and have your say about Parklands Toy Library.
Being on our committee is a great way to add transferable skills and community activity to your CV!
Toy Donations Wanted
01-06-2022
Do you have toys causing clutter in your home? Have you recently had a toy sort out and don''t know what to do with them?Earlier Thursday Closing
05-05-2022
Just a reminder, Thursday evenings will now have an earlier closing time of 6.30pm.
Thank you Harcourts Foundation
07-02-2022
Closed for Easter
09-04-2022
The Toy Library will be closed on Saturday 16th April.
If you would like to come in and gather up some toys to see you through the long weekend, we will be open Thursday 14th April, 5.30-7.00 pm.
Toy Library Awareness Week
06-03-2022
It’s Toy Library Awareness Week! This week is all about celebrating Toy Libraries, our volunteers, TOYS and the amazing communities we are a part of.
To celebrate Toy Library Awareness Week we are giving away prizes of $10 toy hire credit and thanks to the lovely team at Green Bear Parklands Library we have $5 vouchers up for grabs (which is just the right amount for a cinnabun). We will also be organising a few fun things for our members so we can share the love with more of our community.
We are open!
19-01-2022
Welcome back everyone!
Today was our very first session for 2022 and it was fabulous to see everyone today.
Christmas & New Year Hours
24-12-2021
We are now closed for the Christmas and New Year period.
From everyone here at Parklands Toy Library, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
We re-open Wednesday 19th January 2022.
We will look forward to seeing you all then!
Gift Vouchers Available!
04-12-2021
4 Great Reasons to Use a Toy Library!
- Access to a wide range of toys - saves money and space
- Two week hire period keeps things fresh and interesting
- Toys can change with your child, no need to rehome all those outgrown infant toys.
- There are so many cheap versions of popular toys on the market today - hiring quality toys instead keeps short-lived toys out of the landfill.
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Summer Closure Dates
11-12-2021
We close for our Summer break on Thursday 23rd December and re-open on Wednesday 19th January.
Extended Thursday Evenings
27-10-2021
We will now be open until 7pm on Thursday evenings!
Toy Sale - Saturday 30th October!
11-10-2021
Come and grab some bargains as everything is priced to go!
There will also be a $1 sausage sizzle!
- In the event of bad weather, the event will be postponed until Saturday 6th November.
- If we are still at Level 2 the usual social distance, sign-in, and mask wearing rules will apply.
Toy Donations for our Toy Sale
04-10-2021
Fundraising Sausage Sizzle and Firewood Raffle at Bunnings Shirley
12-09-2021
Level 2 Re-Opening!
06-09-2021
With the move to Level 2, the toy library will be re-opening on Wednesday the 8th at 10am
As you can imagine it won't quite be business as usual, so here is some important information for how we will operate at Level 2.
For this week at least we will be operating with Click and Collect ONLY. All toys can be booked through our website.
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Please make sure that all toys are returned clean and dry. This is very important as we will be enforcing the $5 cleaning fee if necessary
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All toys now have a due date of Wed 8th Sept and as usual, there is 1 week's grace before overdue fees are incurred
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There will be a designated toy drop-off area separate from the toy pick-up area
- Your membership will automatically be extended for the amount of time that we have been closed.
We are at Alert Level 4
18-08-2021
As you are all aware we are in a 3 day lockdown at Level 4 during which we will be closed. We will only be opening on Saturday if we are at Level 1 or 2. If we are at Level 2 social distancing will apply with limits of 2 people/families into the library at a time.
All toys currently on loan will be extended free of charge until we are able to open again.
Stay home, stay safe, and look forward to seeing you all again soon!
Donate your Toys!
20-07-2021
Donate, don't waste!
Do you have good quality toys to donate that your tamariki have outgrown or no longer play with?
We will gladly accept them.
It is our mission to reuse the same toys over and over again and if we can make a difference by reducing the amount that goes to landfill as well as helping to reduce clutter & waste in your home then it is a win all round!
Plastic Free July
02-07-2021
We have changed our name!
14-06-2021
It truly is an amazing resource.
Website unavailable from 7pm this Saturday
11-06-2021
Come along to our AGM - 2 June 2021
29-05-2021
- Embrace your inner toy expert - we have scintillating toy purchase discussions and you get to enjoy the fun of toy shopping without the hassle of storing them in your house.
- It looks great on your CV - being on a committee helps develop great teamwork and problem-solving skills. Community engagement looks great to potential employers and gives you non-workplace examples to use in interviews.
- Committee Discounts - warning...this may result in full cars.
Closed for Easter
25-03-2021
The Toy Library will be closed on Saturday 3rd April.
If you would like to come in and gather up some toys to see you through the long weekend, we will be open Thursday 1st April, 6 - 7.30pm.
Fingers crossed for some amazing weather. Whether you are inside or out, we hope you enjoy some quality time with your family (and some yummy chocolate 😉) over this long weekend.
Toy Library Awareness Week
07-03-2021
It’s Toy Library Awareness Week! This week is all about celebrating Toy Libraries, our volunteers, TOYS and the amazing communities we are a part of.
The theme for 2021 is Let’s have some fun!!
Last year was a tough one, and what better way to celebrate our Toy Libraries than to showcase the fun our Toy Libraries bring our tamariki and communities.
- Toys grow creative young minds and active bodies
- Toys help children see the world differently, they let them explore and discover
- Toys enable children to build relationships and reduce stress
- Toys help children value friendship and whānau through play
- Toys are inclusive
- Toys are actually pretty amazing
To celebrate Toy Library Awareness Week we will be giving away $10 toy hire credit for everyone who joins up from the 7th - 13th March. We will also be organising a few other fun things for our members so we can share the love with more of our community.
Special General Meeting
17-02-2021
Closed for Waitangi Day
01-02-2021
Thank you Fresh Choice Parklands
25-01-2021
Thank you to FreshChoice Parklands for a $100 grant towards operating essentials. This meant we were able to get: printer ink and paper, laminating pouches, glue for repairs, and batteries for toys. All things that we need to have on hand to keep the toy library running smoothly.
Thank you Harcourts Parklands
22-01-2021
We are open for 2021!
20-01-2021
Welcome back everyone to the Pegasus Toy Library!
Today was our very first session for 2021.
It was fabulous to see everyone today, many familiar faces as well as some new.
Just to let you know we had a few successful grant applications at the end of last year which enabled us to purchase some exciting new outdoor toys. Check them out under New Toys in the Toys dropdown menu.
Christmas & New Year Hours
19-12-2020
We are now closed for the Christmas and New Year period.
From everyone here at Pegasus Toy Library, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
We re-open Wednesday 20th January 2021.
Will look forward to seeing you all then!
Toy Library Awareness Week
16-11-2020
- Toys grow creative young minds and active bodies.
- Toys help children see the world differently, they let them explore and discover.
- Toys enable children to build relationships and reduce stress.
- Toys help children value friendship and whānau through play.
- Toys are inclusive.
Do you want to help the planet and help our toy library?
27-09-2020
***NEW TOYS***
08-09-2020
Even though we know what is inside, it is still so exciting to open up a new toy delivery!
We are now opening Thursday evenings!
02-09-2020
Opening at Level 2
14-08-2020
Important Info:
Supporting Plastic Free July!
08-07-2020
Borrow don't buy this plastic free July!
Join your local Toy Library to minimise waste.
Come along to our AGM - 30 June 2020
03-06-2020
The Pegasus Toy Library Management Committee will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 30 June at 7.30pm in the toy library.
All members are welcome to attend! This is a great opportunity if you''re interested in finding out more about what we do. As always, if you''re keen to join us please come along!!
The future of your library is reliant on members putting up hands and getting involved.
We are Re-Opening!
13-05-2020
As of tomorrow the country will be in Alert Level 2 which means we are very happy to let you know that the Toy Library will be re-opening next week on Wednesday 20th May at 10 am.
As you can imagine it won''t quite be business as usual, so here is some important information for how we will operate at level 2.
- All toys hired over the lockdown period will need to be returned within a week as they will need to be quarantined and disinfected before other members can rehire them.
- Members won''t be able to enter the library at this stage, we will be providing a click and collect service. All toys can be booked through our website.
- On arrival at the library, members will be directed to a designated toy drop-off area as toys will go directly into quarantine.
- Your membership will automatically be extended for the amount of time that we have been closed.
We are really looking forward to being open again and hope that we can make this work for everyone. If you have any concerns or queries please don''t hesitate to contact us.
Toy Library Update!
08-05-2020
As the time gets closer for the country to enter Level 2 we have been having a look at what this might look like for the toy library. Obviously this will depend on the specifics that will be released with the next Government update on Monday 11th May.
Some degree of social distancing will still be necessary so we will probably have to limit toy library access to one family at a time. This may work on an appointment system and/or a process of waiting in your car and we text or message you when you can come in.
An option we are looking at is click and collect. This will mean that you can browse and select online and we will have the toys ready for you.
We will send out another email next week once we have finalised our level 2 opening procedures.
Hope to see you soon!
Our Library is now Closed!
22-03-2020
In response to the government advice released yesterday on containing the COVID-19 virus, we have decided to close the toy library.
We have sent out an email to all members outlining some key points regarding toy hire. If you did not receive the email please contact us at pegasustoylibrary@hotmail.com
The library will be opening for a final special session tomorrow evening (Monday 23 March) from 6-8 pm for anyone who wishes to return and/or hire toys.
Our Library is Still Open!
20-03-2020
We know these are uncertain and unsettling times for a lot of people, and we want to reassure you that the health and well-being of our members are our top priority.
We are still opening as usual as we want to continue to deliver our service for as long as possible.
We are monitoring this situation carefully and will keep everyone updated should things change.
Returning toys to the library:
- if you or your family are sick, please stay home and email us to renew your toys.
- please ensure all toys are washed and disinfected before returning. We will also have a last chance toy cleaning station at the door.
Thank you and take care.