Ellesmere Toy Library

Ellesmere Toy Library We are a volunteer non-profit service run by local parents. We provide good quality toys for hire. Open Saturday 9:30am-12pm Reasons to join us?

We are volunteer local parents that offer a service to the community providing good quality toys for rental for children from 0 to 8 years. Ellesmere Toy Library is a non-profit organisation funded only by memberships, rentals, fundraising and grants. We are located at 184 High Street Leeston, in the green garage on the left just before the turn off to Southbridge. Quality toys at minimal cost
Al

ways have age-appropriate toys
Try before you buy
Reduce storage needs
Avoid boredom! Be environmentally friendly
Meet local families

We are open every Saturday 9.30am-12:pm

Our family memberships are:
Full $120/year
Casual $10/fortnight
We also can offer a payment plan for the membership for low incomes. Just have a chat to our Librarian

Thank you is never enoughAs a Not-for-Profit charity the Ellesmere Toy Library is reliant on our Communities for support...
22/05/2026

Thank you is never enough
As a Not-for-Profit charity the Ellesmere Toy Library is reliant on our Communities for support. Whether it is through Memberships, donations of toys, storage bags and containers, products for fundraisers or wider community Grants we are very grateful for the support
Our Local Supporters this year including Leeston Freshchoice, Ellesmere Butchery, Barnes Family Farm and Broadview Organic Produce These discounts and donations of products allow us to make a bigger profit from our Lions dinner fundraising endeavours . We were also lucky to be able to raise some more funds via the Lions and the Southbridge Rugby 150th celebrations.
We have also been the recipient of grants from the Mainland Foundation, New Zealand Lotteries, Christchurch Casino Charity and Cogs to help with our running expenses. These grants help us keep our Membership costs down and to purchase new toys. Thats the best bit of my job! Watch out as you pass by our library for our great new signage!
Congrats to the lovely Zoe who won the draw for our Mothers Day raffle! We couldnt have done it without the donations from Hamner Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, Barkers of Geraldine, Challenge Leeston, Sustainable Mama, as well as from the Leier and Lodge whānau.

24/04/2026

🌺Closed tomorrow for ANZAC Day🌺

The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board has been a long time supporter of Ellesmere Toy Library and we are so grateful to h...
22/04/2026

The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board has been a long time supporter of Ellesmere Toy Library and we are so grateful to have had their funding again over the last 12 months to fund our Library and keep this great resource for our Community.

MOTHERS DAY RAFFLE 🎀🛍️💐Pack includes:*Family mini pass to Hamner Springs* Barkers of Geraldine goodies* A boat load of m...
16/04/2026

MOTHERS DAY RAFFLE 🎀🛍️💐

Pack includes:

*Family mini pass to Hamner Springs

* Barkers of Geraldine goodies

* A boat load of marshmellwo Santa's from Challange Leeston

*Candles from Sustainable Mama

* House plant from the Leier whānau

* Crochet key ring craft and Glow Lab hand wash from the Lodge whānau

* All in a handy flexi tub 👌

Some fun recipes for Play
12/04/2026

Some fun recipes for Play

07/04/2026

The Ellesmere Toy Library Committee would like to extend a huge thank you to the Ellesmere Lions for the opportunity to help at the Southbridge Rugby 150th celebration on Friday and Saturday nights 💙🤍

We feel very grateful to have been part of such a special milestone event! 🏉

Thank you again for including us – we truly appreciate the opportunity!

We are open today 9.30 til 12 Come visit us at the Ellesmere Toy Library now situated at 184 High Street, green garages ...
06/03/2026

We are open today 9.30 til 12 Come visit us at the Ellesmere Toy Library now situated at 184 High Street, green garages just as you are heading out of Leeston towards Southbridge. Dont forget about our $5 Get Your Play On 2 week membership for March

There are many reasons why encouraging kids to be active is valuable and necessary. Research shows that children who ar...
05/03/2026

There are many reasons why encouraging kids to be active is valuable and necessary. Research shows that children who are active and have ample time outside to explore are less stressed, have better concentration, better motor development and are ill less often. Other health benefits include strengthening children’s bones, muscles, hearts and lungs as well as improving children’s coordination, balance, posture and flexibility..

Play isn’t just about toys, previous generations enjoyed much simpler activities with far less structure and generally i...
04/03/2026

Play isn’t just about toys, previous generations enjoyed much simpler activities with far less structure and generally in the home rather than in an early childhood setting. That doesnt mean our children arent benefitted by having access to early childhood education, it just means one doesnt have to be at the expense of the other and that you as a parent or grandparent can also support your childs learning.

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184 High Street
Leeston

Telephone

0276036873

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