831.372.2730
STAR Toy Library is 
MOVING!
Effective December, 2024, Special Kids Connect's administrative office and STAR Toy Library will be relocated to 334 Main Street in Downtown Salinas. (MAP) After the move, families will be able to check out toys in Monterey by appointment at our new office suite at 1900 Garden Road, Suite 250.
Until the move is complete the library is accepting returns only. Check-outs will resume in December 2024.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make this move.
Special Kids Connect's STAR Toy Library offers free memberships to families. STAR Toy Library is located at 1900 Garden Road, Suite 230, Monterey, CA 93940. We are also able to arrange for toy pick-up at one of our satellite locations in Salinas and Greenfield. For questions regarding pick-up in Salinas or Greenfield, 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.
Wooden Dairy Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 521
Available: Yes
This is a very simple puzzle for toddlers. The pieces are large and can be used to encourage speech and recognition of common items. Learn More..
Bob Books - Collection 1
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 428
Available: Yes
This 19 book set introduces reading sounds progressively. Consistent new sounds are added gradually until the first twelve books have introduced all letters of the alphabet except q. Learn More..
ABC Picture Blocks
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 484
Available: Yes
Promotes language and fine motor skills. These blocks have both an upper and lower case letters and pictures of words beginning with the letter on the each block. Learn More..
Circus Peg Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 518
Available: Yes
This colorful circus-themed peg puzzle requires matching shapes and similar pictures. It pulls for conversation which enhances speech and language skills along with hand-eye coordination. Learn More..
Lincoln Logs
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 724
Available: Yes
A child can build to his or her heart's content with this large plastic container of Lincoln logs with construction ideas. Learn More..
Peg Animal Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 401
Available: Yes
Matching animals and birds. Learn More..
First Words Puzzle Cards
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 649
Available: Yes
This activity includes 156 puzzle pieces (78 2-piece puzzle cards) and 1 box. Children learn three topics including my house, animals and simple words with brightly illustrated picture puzzles. As children match pictures, they develop language skills, hand-eye coordination, and memory. These puzzles help children associate concepts, words, and pictures… Learn More..
Zoo Animal Peg Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 571
Available: Yes
This peg puzzle involves matching zoo animals to their pictures and placing them in the correct puzzle slot. Learn More..
Traveling Discovery Cards - Baby Einstein
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 183
Available: Yes
Letters of the alphabet with corresponding picture for visual recognition. Learn More..
Farm Peg Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 519
Available: Yes
This farm-themed peg puzzle involves matching shapes. Learn More..
Sliding Wild Animal Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 398
Available: Yes
This puzzle does not require putting pieces together but rather sliding the heads of animals with the correct bodies. Learn More..
Duck Puzzle - Wooden
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 596
Available: Yes
This wooden puzzle has fairly large pieces for the preschool youngster. Learn More..
Construction Site Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 568
Available: Yes
These large-sized puzzle pieces with a construction theme are ideal for the beginner puzzler who has out-grown peg (knob) puzzles. Learn More..
Farm Animal Knob Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 118
Available: Yes
This peg puzzle requires a child to match pictures and shapes in a farm-themed puzzle. Learn More..
It's Fun to Plant Puzzle - Wooden
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 597
Available: Yes
This Playskool wooden puzzle can encourage discussion, pulling for social interaction and speech/language skills. Learn More..
Owl 1 to 10 Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 572
Available: Yes
This colorful wooden puzzle aids in number recognition while working to develop fine motor skills involving problem solving. Learn More..
Dress-Me-Up Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 119
Available: Yes
Wooden dress-up puzzle of a girl where children can learn to match outfits and pretend play. Learn More..
Transportation Peg Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 517
Available: Yes
This brightly-colored puzzle shows different modes of transportation. It involves matching shapes and can be used to stimulate language and social skills. Learn More..
Match It! - Rhyme
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 761
Available: Yes
This activity includes 60 puzzle pieces in a box. The two-piece puzzle help to build vocabulary while teaching and reinforcing rhyming skills. Learn More..
Little Tykes Walker
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 578
Available: Yes
Walker for an infant with activity features to entertain. Learn More..
Classic Card Games and Card Holder
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 316
Available: Yes
These games encourage social interaction which includes speech and language skills. Included are 37 cards, instructions, 2 card holders, 3 boxes, and a clear container with lid. Learn More..
Numbers Train Peg Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 529
Available: Yes
This brightly-colored peg puzzle helps with number recognition as well as counting with a variety of fun objects. It can easily be used to encourage social interaction/speech and language skills. Learn More..
ABC Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 557
Available: Yes
This wooden puzzle has a piece for each letter of the alphabet. The shape of the letter with picture (the picture is of something with that first letter) fits in the puzzle, and there is the same picture in the puzzle space. Learn More..
The Alphabet - Baby Einstein
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 184
Available: Yes
Letter recognition along with a colorful picture beginning with that letter. Learn More..