STAR Toy Library

Special Kids Connect's STAR Toy Library offers free memberships to families. STAR Toy Library is located at 334 Main St., Salinas, CA 93901.  For questions, contact [email protected] or call (831) 372-2730. 

So that we can keep family memberships FREE of charge, please keep the following in mind:

  • Toys may be checked out for 2 calendar weeks.  Late toys are subject to a late fee of $0.50 (50 cents) per toy, per day. 
  • Renewal approvals are subject to a toy's status on our waiting list.  If a toy is not reserved for another family, it may be renewed ONE time, by phone, as long as the borrower calls on or before the return date. 
  • Please take care of the toys borrowed.  Toys that are returned damaged, noticeably scuffed, or are returned with pieces that are missing are subject to a fine that equals the full replacement cost of the entire toy.  

The Ugly Duckling - Book

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 245
Available: Yes

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My Nuts and Bolts

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 125
Available: Yes

These colorful nuts and bolts help a child develop fine motor skills involved in screwing the nuts and bolts on wooden pegs. Learn More..


James the Red Engine Board Book

Age Group: Infant
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 209
Available: Yes

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The Socially Speaking Game

Age Group: Middle School to Adult
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 384
Available: Yes

Aims to encourage and reinforce effective social interactions and to improve self-esteem, listening skills, receptive and expressive language, and problem solving. Learn More..


See It Sign It

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 3
Available: Yes

Aids in language skills, matching skills, word recognition, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. Learn More..


My Peek-a-Boo Fun Learning to Count Book

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 152
Available: Yes

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The Whole Picture - Going Places

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 5
Available: Yes

This game helps with sorting, matching, word recognition, problem solving, and hand-eye coordination skills. The game includes 6 game boards, 36 game cards, 6 picture cards, 1 instruction sheet, a box insert, and top and bottom box pieces. Learn More..


Memory Match Game - Monsters, Inc.

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 407
Available: Yes

The challenge is to remember and match the cards. Learn More..


Marble Maze

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 723
Available: Yes

4 marbles, 1 cloth bag, 40 wooden pieces Learn More..


The Amazon Hop

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 253
Available: Yes

This game promotes social skills and behavioral issues. Game includes 49 cards, 8 lily pads, 8 stones, 1 spinner, two-piece finish line, and box with lid. Learn More..


Teeth are Not for Biting - Book

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 27
Available: Yes

Aids in coping with frustration, mouth pain, and feelings. Learn More..


Primary Color Tiles

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 639
Available: Yes

A box of primary color tiles to manipulate. Learn More..


Egg and Spoon Race

Age Group:
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 368
Available: Yes

Have fun "racing" with these colorful spoons and eggs as your child develops greater balance and coordination.  Also, the game can enhance social skills when interacting with others. Learn More..


Farm Cube Puzzle

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 307
Available: Yes

Aids in animal recognition and speech and language development. Learn More..


Yogarilla

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 480
Available: Yes

These exercises can help children improve their coordination, ability to communicate along with their gross and fine motor skills. Areas addressed are core strengthening, generalized strengthening, balance, and range of motion. Learn More..


Early Childhood Number Puzzles

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 694
Available: Yes

Big, colorful numbers and pictures are an engaging activity for the young preschooler when working with this wooden puzzle. Learn More..


Velvasoft Weighted Vest - Small

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 514
Available: Yes

Weights can be added to the vest. Learn More..


Lace and Trace Pets

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 167
Available: Yes

These lacing cards help in the development of hand-eye coordination while gaining an appreciation for patterns. Your youngster's imagination is enhanced when lacing these fun animals as you talk with your child. Learn More..


Balancing Bars

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 295
Available: Yes

Bars can be straight or zig-zag shaped to aid in gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. Learn More..


Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 778
Available: Yes

24 monkeys, 1 bed, 1 spinner, 1 game board, 20 tokens, 1 instruction sheet, and 1 box Learn More..


Words are Not for Hurting

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 30
Available: Yes

Aids in appropriate communication skills and managing feelings. Learn More..


How Tall Am I?

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 627
Available: Yes

29 character parts, 1 ruler, 1 die, 1 instruction sheet, 1 box and lid Learn More..


Hands are Not for Hitting - Book

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 28
Available: Yes

The title says it all. Reading this book with your child can aid in appropriate problem solving and the development of social skills.  Learn More..


Feet are Not for Kicking - Book

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 31
Available: Yes

This book gently aids in coping with difficult emotions while developing appropriate communication skills and acceptable behaviors. Learn More..


Money Bingo

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 637
Available: Yes

36 playing cards, 25 calling cards, 244 chips, 1 calling mat, 1 instruction sheet, a box top and bottom Learn More..