Donate Toys & Books
Support the Cape Cod Toy Library
When you donate a toy, you give it a second life — and give a child the chance to discover, learn, and play. Nearly 98% of our curated collection of 2,000+ toys comes from Cape families, businesses, and community partners. Together, we’re building a culture of sharing, sustainability, and joy.
Our Toy Doctor volunteers even repair and refresh donations so toys can stay out of landfills and continue to be in children’s hands. Businesses also provide in-kind gifts, and grant support allows us to add high-quality items such as science and math toys. Every contribution helps.
Donation Guidelines
We welcome toys and books that:
Are clean, safe, and in good condition
Encourage creativity, imagination, and problem-solving
Can be enjoyed by multiple ages or in multiple ways
Reflect diverse cultures and family experiences
Are eco-friendly or wooden toys
Have won Parent Choice or other respected awards
We especially appreciate:
Building sets, puzzles, games, and musical instruments
Pretend play toys (cars, dolls, cooking sets, tool sets)
Infant/toddler toys (stacking, sorting, cause & effect toys)
Children’s award winning picture books
Parenting/Educator resource books
Items We Cannot Accept
To ensure safety and alignment with our mission, we do not accept:
✘Toys manufactured before 1978 or recalled items
✘ Broken, dirty, or unsafe toys
✘ Toy guns, swords, or violent play items
✘ Barbie-style glamour dolls
✘ Character-branded toys (Disney, TV/movie tie-ins)
✘ Stuffed animals
✘ Electronics/battery-operated toys that require a power source
(Some exceptions may apply — ask us if you’re unsure! We sometimes accept parts of sets to complete missing pieces, or recycled items for creative play.)
How to Donate
Have toys or books to share? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us at info@capecodtoylibrary.org Please let us know the condition of the items and send us photos of the items you would like to donate at info@capecodtoylibrary.org
Please note: Items are occasionally given directly to families in need, redirected to other organizations to support their work with children and families, or sold as part of fundraising.