Like kids in a toy store themselves, Tenterfield’s Toy Library volunteers say they love seeing the smiling faces on the children who come in to their High Street centre to peruse their latest additions.

For close to a decade, the Glen Innes based service has been making runs to town to keep kids and parents entertained.

The service has been in Glen Innes now for over 20 years and Tenterfield is the only outreach the group do.

“We have toys for babies up to eight-years-old, toys for early intervention and early learning, puzzles and games,” volunteer Koreena Sharman said.

They also provide toys for care centres and primary schools in town and are surprisingly popular among the elderly community.

“We have grandparents come in who might have their grandkids coming for school holidays,” Ms Sharman said.

The not-for-profit organisation rely heavily on memberships to stay afloat and fellow volunteer Heidi Grob said grants aren’t enough to keep them going forever.

“You can sign up and join for less than the cost of a toy – it’s not even a dollar a week.”

Prior to her involvement Ms Grob was a member herself and says she has made the monthly trip to Tenterfield for eight years because she feels there is a real place for the service.

“It’s a real asset – we have separate toys for children with additional needs. We hear from parents that they wish there was one when they were little.”

The three-person team of Koreena, Heidi and coordinator Judy Grosse say they’ll keep coming back while there is support from local parents.

“There are not a lot of Toy Libraries left but it is a really valuable resource and an addition to any town,” Ms Sharman said.

The Toy Library can be found at 91 High Street and visit Tenterfield once a month.

For enquiries or information about membership contact Judy Grosse on 6732 3487.