Membership

Hastings Toy Library is open to all parents, grandparents and carers, offering the opportunity to borrow a range of quality toys from an extensive and curated collection.

Why join a toy library?

 

Variety

We have over 1,200 quality toys, puzzles and games in our collection, offering children the opportunity to explore, learn and grow.

Budget friendly

We offer tiered memberships to allow families to access the facilities. Borrowing toys allows for children to explore and discard toys as they desire.

Sustainable

Encourages families to reduce their environmental impact through borrowing shared resources rather than buying.

Community

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment, where all members of the family – including grandparents – are able to access toys.

Membership types

Membership TypeBorrowing LimitsFeeNotes
Full Membership2 toys or games
plus 1 puzzle
(per child)
$120
Volunteer Membership2 toys or games
plus 1 puzzle
(per child)
$60Requires 2 hours Volunteering OR $60 levy
Concession Membership2 toys or games
plus 1 puzzle
(per child)
$70Requires proof of eligibility
Puzzle & Games Membership3 puzzles or games only$75
Group Membership
(family daycares, kindergartens,
disability & community groups)
10 items$150 plus $70 bond
(rolls over annually)
Casual Membership
(6 weeks)
2 toys or games
plus 1 puzzle
$50plus $70 bond. Option to upgrade to Yearly membership available.
Committee6FREERequires application to Committee. For more info, see Meet the Team

Volunteer membership requirements

To be eligible for the Volunteer Membership, we ask that you complete a minimum of 2 hours of duty per membership year. The duty requirements are typically counting and putting away toys during one of the three toy library sessions (Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays). You are welcome to bring along a child during these duty times, however they cannot be left unsupervised and please keep in mind that the toy library does not have space for children to play. Duty hours need to be booked into the calendar through the member portal in advance, if you have any issues, please reach out to the Coordinator.

If you are unable or do not wish to assist with duty, please select the Full Membership option.