Sandy Thorstensen has helped run the Dannevirke Toy Library for most of the 33 years since it was established in 1984.
The library is reliant on community and government funding and recently received a Fonterra Grass Roots grant to purchase a miniature John Deere tractor and trailer.
This has proven to be very popular with the children and quickly became a favourite for 2-year-old Eli Frankcom.
"We are really grateful to Fonterra for having the Grass Roots fund available and this donation means we are able to keep upgrading our toys," Sandy said.
Membership numbers have increased at the toy library and now sit at 50, with 34 regulars and a few grandparents who take advantage of the top-quality toys available.