Community Play Space
Our New Home
We’re thrilled to share a major milestone — Cape Cod Toy Library now has a permanent home!
In June 2025, we moved into 1919 Main Street #6A in West Barnstable, thanks to the incredible generosity of an anonymous donor. The new space allows us to welcome more families, expand our resources, and build a true community hub for play and learning.
The move was powered by Eldredge & Bourne Movers and dozens of volunteers. Design was led by Mary-Ann Agresti of The Design Initiative, with renovations by Wesley Price of W.D. Price, Inc., transforming the 75-year-old building into a bright, child-centered environment.
We’ll celebrate together at our Grand Opening Weekend, December 5–6, 2025— join us!
What You’ll Find Inside
Our new Reggio-inspired Community Play Space is designed with purpose — where the environment itself acts as the “third teacher.” Filled with natural light and beauty, every detail encourages curiosity, collaboration, and exploration. Every toy, book, and furnishing is chosen to invite curiosity, creativity and meaningful family engagement.
Families will find:
A welcoming space: A nurturing environment that encourages exploration and creativity.
Limitless play choices: dramatic play, building, creative arts, sensory exploration, science, and more.
Flexible rooms: Designed for public play, workshops, playgroups, and therapeutic use.
Learning connections: Hundreds of toys, books, and creative materials from the Toy Library that refresh the environment regularly.
Benefits For Families
For children— A joyful, high-quality environment that supports imagination, problem-solving, coordination, and social-emotional growth.
For parents and caregivers— Confidence knowing children are in a safe setting that encourages learning and discovery.
For the community— A nurturing environment that brings families together, strengthens early learning, and celebrates the power of play.
“I love the Cape Cod Toy Library. As a parenting author and nanny educator, having a safe place for families to play and explore an expert-curated toy collection — and borrow toys — is invaluable. As a mom in an open adoption, having a welcoming, neutral space to meet with biological family has been an answer to prayer.”
“I love seeing my grandson’s reaction to everything he learns at the Toy Library—the themed days, the hands-on activities, the new toys he gets to explore. Watching his face light up makes me want to bring him back each weekend, and sharing these experiences has strengthened our bond.”
- Denise
Admission
New Expanded Hours:
Tuesdays 12:30PM-2:30PM
Wednesdays 9:30AM-12:30PM & 4:30PM-6:30PM
Thursdays 9:30AM-12:30PM
Saturdays 9:30AM-12:30PM
The Play Space is available for private reservations — perfect for birthdays, playgroups, workshops, meetings, or supervised visits. To reserve the space, call (508) 648-3227 or email info@capecodtoylibrary.org.
Daily Play Visit Rates:
Families are welcome to drop in and enjoy the Play Space during open hours.
Just You & Me — $12 (one adult + one child)
Family — $20 (up to 5 family members)
Memberships that Support Community Play
Cape Cod Toy Library offers three annual membership options for families — each designed to make playful learning more accessible, affordable, and community-supported. Your membership helps keep the Toy Library open, cared for, and welcoming to all.
Discounted PlayPass memberships are available for families in need, supported through the Toy Library’s Financial Assistance Fund — made possible by community sponsorships and grants. Applications for PlayPass scholarships can be completed online here or in person at the Toy Library during open hours.
Family Borrow-Only Membership
For families who prefer to borrow toys to enjoy at home, the Family Borrow-Only Membership provides toy borrowing without Play Space access. Learn more on our Toy Borrowing page.
Annual Membership (12-month commitment):
• $30/month (billed monthly) — total $360/year
• $324 when paid upfront (save 10%
Family Play-Only Membership
For families who visit often, the Family Play-Only Membership offers unlimited drop-in play and special discounts on birthday parties and events.
Annual Membership (12-month commitment):
• $30/month (billed monthly) — total $360/year
• $324 when paid upfront (save 10%)
Family Play & Borrow Membership
For families who want to play both at the Toy Library and at home, the Family Play & Borrow Membership includes everything from the Play-Only plan — plus toy borrowing and exclusive member perks.
Annual Membership (12-month commitment):
• $55/month (billed monthly) — total $660/year
• $594 when paid upfront (save 10%)
The chart below shows what’s included with each membership option so families can easily compare benefits and choose the plan that best fits their needs.
