Ellesmere Toy Library

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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
Always 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

🌞 Today the Ellesmere Toy Library had a very successful day partnering with Southbridge Playcentre and providing a famil...
17/10/2026

🌞 Today the Ellesmere Toy Library had a very successful day partnering with Southbridge Playcentre and providing a family friendly corner to rest and unwind with your little ones at the Ellesmere A&P Show.

There was balloons 🎈and playdough up for grabs and plenty of fun and educational toys for for kids to play with 🪀

Thank you to the Promotions Trust Group for providing us with a sheltered space for parents and little ones to relax.

If you missed us today, come and visit us next Saturday from 09:30 - 12:00 at the Ellesmere Toy Library and see what we are all about! An annual membership fee provides you with access to a great choice of toys for hire at no extra cost!

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!

Address

184 High Street
Leeston

Telephone

0276036873

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