COMMUNITY PLAY SPACE
The Community Play Space includes our playroom and annex (see descriptions below), where visitors can explore and play FREE of charge. Like the Toy Library, it is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Appointments can also be made for other times on Fridays and Saturdays for use of the Community Play Space for a play group, meeting, supervised visit, or workshop. For more information, contact us at (508) 648-3227 or info@capecodtoylibrary.org.
A suggested donation of $5.00 per family is appreciated. A donation box is available for cash or check contributions. Online contributions can also be made anytime. Visit and enjoy the fun, educational play experiences with your children!
The Annex Play Space expands our indoor play space by offering programmatic play materials in the adjacent hallway and classroom for families to enjoy. A different theme is featured each week, along with related toys and play resources, as wells as sensory, creative arts, and science exploratory materials, and books to foster learning through play and family engagement experiences. Our Child Development Play Specialist supports children’s and families’ play experiences during their visit.
The Playroom features a play kitchen and market, dress-up wardrobe, puppet theater, doll house, rocket, and car garage, as well as building construction toys, puzzles and games, and children’s picture books to enjoy during your visit.
Our Resource Library is also located in the Playroom, with more than 300 books on child development and play, parenting, neurodivergent children, multi-cultural education, as well as read-aloud reference books and art / science / math resource books. Parents and other caregivers can peruse these materials while their children play.
Play Space Programs
“Family Play Days” are offered in the the First Lutheran Church’s 1,300-square-foot Fellowship Hall when staffing, space, and sponsorships allow. This provides expanded space for play-learning and family-engagement experiences, with additional play and creative arts materials, and early-childhood educators.
For more information, follow us on Facebook or visit our Events page.
Please note, current public open hours are Saturday’s 10-1 and by appointment on Fridays and Saturdays. We will be moving to our new location down the street at 1919 Main Street, West Barnstable on June 21st. Our family programs will take place at the Outdoor Play Oasis during the summer. When renovations are complete at the new location new hours will be posted for the fall. Please follow our Events page and Facebook posts. Watch for photos of our new Community Play Space development at our new location on Facebook.