At our recent Annual General Meeting, members voted to update the Membership Rules for the Toy Library.

The general principals in the rules are the same as before. The key changes we have made are:

  • to simplify and update the language; 
  • to remove obsolete references (for example, we no longer accept payment by cheque or operate a demerit system); and
  • to add reference to new systems including our online Toy Library software SETLS.

The next time you visit you will be asked to confirm that you have read and agree to the terms of the new Membership Rules.

A copy of the updated Membership Rules can be found on our website (https://www.howicktoylibrary.org.nz/join-online-now/toy-library-rules-of-membership) and we have copies in the Library.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Exciting news!!

 

Starting Thursday 12 October The Toy Library will be open on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8pm.

We are running this as a trial  for the whole of Term 4 to see if its popular enough to keep doing it permanently.

 

So if this sounds like something you've been waiting for, please pop in and check out something different.

We are hoping that this will add more flexibility and suit families who find it difficult to get to our Monday and Saturday sessions. Or maybe those who want to visit when it’s a bit quieter and to take their time to browse the shelves once the kids are in bed!!

 

Let us know what you think and how its working for you. This is a trial so we're looking for feedback, please have a chat with our new Librarian Sarah on Thursdays or with Caro on our regular Mondays and Saturday sessions. 

Our Annual Members Meeting (aka the 'AGM') is a chance for all members to have your say on important decisions around how the Toy Library is run, and who runs it. Your input is crucial for the continuous operation of the Toy Library. 

This year’s meeting will be held on Saturday 9th September 2023 at 1pm.

Please join us in person in the Library. We will provide snacks and drinks. Kids are welcome to come, we will have a play area set up.

Join online via Google meet by clicking this link: https://meet.google.com/ocn-dnto-pxu 

View the agenda by clicking here

We will be electing the committee and will be discussing changes to membership and hire fees.

Please let us know if you are planning to join us.
 
If you can’t make it in person, you can vote by proxy. This means you can nominate someone to vote on your behalf.
Our constitution allows members to be represented by a proxy vote at the AGM to form a quorum (the minimum number of members required to attend).
To ensure that we have a quorum we would appreciate if you could please appoint a member of the current committee or another member of the Toy Library as your proxy if you can’t attend.
 
Please click here to register your proxy vote.
https://forms.gle/jrPYQHzRRYTwiE7p9
 
The toy library is run and organised by volunteers. We need your participation and help to keep it running and as awesome as ever.
We are accepting nominations or expressions of interest for committee member positions and we invite you to join us as a general committee member and help out as you can.

Please take a minute to fill in our quick annual survey about the Toy Library.
 
Click here to share your thoughts:
 
This year we will draw one completed survey to receive a $50 credit on your Toy Library account*!!! So make sure you fill it in!
Let us know what your favourite things are, what new toys you'd like to see and what we can do to improve.
 
This information helps us with grant applications to fund new toys or operating costs and helps us know how to make things even more awesome.
We'll also have some paper copies in the Library if you prefer.
 
Thanks so much
 
*Open to members of Howick and Pakuranga Toy Library.
Draw will be made 9 September at the AGM.
Winner will be notified by email.

A Huge THANK YOU to Howick Local Board for providing us with a very generous grant that will pay most of our rent for the next year.
 
Operational costs aren't as glamorous as new toys but they are just as critical to the success of our wonderful Toy Library and we really appreciate it!!
 
Thank you so much!!!
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