Toy library news
By Donna McQuaid
We’d like to start this month’s article with a thank you to Café Medici, who generously donated the proceeds raised by a quiz night they held. The money was used to purchase a soft play set which has already proven a hit for all ages from crawlers to pre-schoolers.
Another new addition to the library is a Party Pack consisting of a height-adjustable table, 8 chairs, a bubble machine and disco light. This is now available for reservation for a koha donation. For those with more space, we also have a bouncy castle available to hire for $50. These services are only available to members, but thanks to a grant from South Wairarapa District Council, membership is $30 for 6 months or $50 for a year. Reduced fees are available for grandparents.
The Toy Library will be closed over the Christmas period to allow our hard-working volunteers to enjoy holidays with their families. Our last day will be Saturday 17th December and then we will reopen on Saturday 14th January. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us during 2022. This fantastic community facility would not exist without the support of the volunteers, as well as the wider Martinborough community, who donate time and money to make it a great resource for local families.
Our most heartfelt thanks go to Lia Wood, who left this year after 10 years of volunteering with Martinborough Toy Library. Her dedication has been exemplary. As well as being a regular volunteer during our weekend sessions, she has also spent many years in the roles of both Treasurer and Toy Buyer. Her drive and vision have been instrumental to many improvements, including redesigning our logo and getting our wonderful new storage facilities designed and built. Lia, thank you so much for everything.
Finally, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday period, and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2023.
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