Toy Library Awareness Week is taking place all around New Zealand from the 2nd to the 8th of March 2026.  The theme for this year’s event is “Get Your Play On”.
 
This fantastic annual event is all about promoting creative, inclusive, sustainable and affordable play for all Tamariki and their whanau. Throughout the week, Toy Libraries will host a variety of activities and events, celebrating inclusive play. Families are invited to join in the fun, discover new toys, and learn more about the benefits of borrowing rather than buying.
 
Toy libraries provide an affordable and sustainable way for families to access high-quality, educational, and engaging toys. By borrowing rather than purchasing, families can save money while reducing waste, minimizing the carbon footprint of the toy industry on our planet, and promoting environmental responsibility.

What does “Get Your Play On” mean?
1. Play for health
2. Play for fun
3. Play for learning
4. Play for creativity
5. Play for connection
6. Play for growth
7. Play for exploration
8. Play for healing
9. Play for joy
10. Play for communication

Join the play on our socials through the week and go in the draw to win one of two toy library memberships.
Get Your Play On with us.
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