Toy Lending Library for Families 

How it Works

A young boy seated on a checkered blanket, playing a board game called 'Lakeshore'. He is reaching for red game pieces on the game board, which has various colorful shapes and illustrations.

Bring more smiles—and fewer piles of unused toys—into your home with the Cape Cod Toy Lending Library.

With over 2,000 non-electronic toys, games, and puzzles curated especially for children up to age 8, plus 300+ resource books, you’ll find something here for every stage of play – including options for children on the autism spectrum or with learning and developmental differences.

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Educators, therapists, and child development specialists: Explore Toy Borrowing Membership for Professionals.

Why Play Really Matters

Play isn’t just fun—it’s how children learn best. Research shows it fuels brain development, creativity, communication, and confidence. When children have opportunities to play freely—especially in early childhood—they build the foundation for lifelong learning and problem-solving. Our specialized library makes it easy to bring those rich, play-based learning experiences home.

Toys for Every Stage and Interest

Searching for that new favorite toy or game? Our entire collection is sorted into eight playful categories—so you can quickly pick what matches your child’s age, interests, and developmental stage. Whether your child loves to build, imagine, move, or explore, there’s always something new to discover.

Colorful puzzle box featuring mermaid characters and underwater scene with fish, treasure, and sea plants.
A colorful box of the cooperative card game 'Friends and Neighbors' for kids, featuring illustrations of diverse children playing and interacting, with labels highlighting empathy, compassion, and cooperation.
Colorful wooden building blocks arranged in various shapes and a wooden box with castle drawing, with the words "Creative Play" underneath.
Colorful wooden baby play activity center with animal illustrations and sliding pathways for infants and toddlers.
A wooden toy workbench with colorful tools and gears, and the words "Pretend Play" written below.
A small yellow ukulele with black tuning pegs and a black fretboard on light blue background, with the text "Sensory Play" underneath.
Colorful bowling pins and a bowling ball with the text 'Physical Play' underneath.
A colorful board game called 'Road Breakthrough' with cars, trees, and markers, along with the game box, titled 'School Play'.

Why Families Love It

  • Clutter-Free: Play, return, and repeat—never worry
    about outgrown toys piling up.

  • Endless Choices: Try 2,000+ toys, swap anytime, and
    “test-drive” before buying.

  • For Everyone: Safe, durable toys designed for
    children of all abilities and for intergenerational play.

  • Expert Curated: Every toy is selected by child development specialists to support healthy growth and learning.

  • Affordable: Our Annual Membership comes out to about $30 per month and gives your family access to thousands of toys.

  • Impeccably Clean: Every toy is thoroughly sanitized and ready for adventure.

How Toy Borrowing Works for Families

1.
Become a Member

One membership covers the whole family
(scholarships available).

2.
Borrow Toys

Up to 5 items at a time.

3.
Play & Return

Keep for 2 weeks,
renew once, and swap anytime.

 Become an Annual Member

Membership keeps the Toy Library open, cared for, and welcoming. When you join, you’re helping ensure that families, caregivers, and educators in our community have access to high-quality toys. Your support funds the upkeep of the collection, ongoing toy cleaning and repair, and the addition of new items.

Borrow-Only Membership

$30/month (12-month commitment) or $324 annually (one-time payment). Families can borrow toys year-round and receive early “sneak preview” access to newly added toys before they enter general circulation.

Play-Only Membership

$30/month (12-month commitment) or $324 annually (one-time payment). For families who want unlimited drop-in play access to our Community Play Space (no toy-borrowing benefits).

Play & Borrow Membership

$55/month (12-month commitment) or $594 annually (one-time payment). Includes all Toy Borrowing benefits plus unlimited drop-in play access to our Community Play Space, members-only events, and discounts on birthday parties and special programs.

How to Get Started

If you’re interested in a Toy Borrowing Membership or a Play & Borrow Membership, you’ll first need to create an account on our Toy Lending Platform.

For both new and returning toy borrowers, access to browse and reserve toys will be activated after registration and payment are completed. Please allow up to 24 hours for your membership to sync with our system.

register here
pay for membership
Comparison chart showing four different membership packages: Family Play Only, Family Borrow Only, Family Play & Borrow, and Professional. Features include unlimited drop-in play, toy borrowing for up to 2 weeks, exclusive members-only events, early access to new toys, discounts on birthday parties and store purchases, with monthly and annual rates listed for each package.

 A Peek Inside the Toy Library

 Membership For All

Every child deserves the chance to play. Our financial assistance fund, supported by sponsors and grants, helps make memberships affordable for all families. If cost is a concern, simply complete a short application (download online or fill out in person during open hours).

We’re also proud partners in the Card to Culture program, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Department of Transitional Assistance, the WIC Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector. Through this program, EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders can enjoy admission or membership at a pay‑what‑you‑can rate towards the full rate of admission or membership. Sponsored memberships can be renewed.

For details or assistance, contact us at (508) 648-3227 or info@capecodtoylibrary.org

Join the Toy Library and share the joy of play.