STAR Toy Library

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.

Sing-a-Long Microphone

Age Group: Preschool, Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 619
Available: Yes

Your child will enjoy singing along with some well-known children's songs with this hand-held, battery-operated toy. Learn More..

Alphabet Flash Cards

Age Group: Preschool, Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 469
Available: Yes

Each flash card has a printed upper and lower case letter of the alphabet accompanied by a colorful picture that begins with the printed letter. Learn More..

Fisher-Price Drum Roll

Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 742
Available: Yes

Sitting babies can tap the bongo drums for fun music, sounds and lights. Learn More..

Tool Kit

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 427
Available: Yes

This toy not only aids in the development of fine motor skills but encourages speech and language social skills. Learn More..

Picture Words Flash Cards

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 528
Available: Yes

These flash cards feature important words for anyone. One side of the card has a word accompanied by a colorful picture of that word. Flip the card to learn to read just the word. Learn More..

Fidget Toy Set

Age Group: Preschool, Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 861
Available: Yes

Touch is how we first discover the world. Empower your child's natural curiosity to reach out and explore. This is the way a child develops fine and gross motor skills, size discrimination, color and tactile awareness. These toys help with desensitization as well. Learn More..

Walking, Talking Tan Bulldog

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 858
Available: Yes

An entertaining toy for pretend play. It walks and talks. Enjoy. Learn More..

Rody Horse - Red

Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 851
Available: No Notify Me When Available

Rody Horse is is fun for ages 18 months to 3 years and improves balance, coordination and is great exercise. Rody Horse Develops balance and coordination Used by therapists for developing gross motor skills Easy to hold ears, soft vinyl, unique easy to ride shape Inflatable according to the size and weight of a child Average inflated height: 12… Learn More..

Buzz Lightyear Ride On Toy

Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 850
Available: No Notify Me When Available

Join Buzz and his Alien Buddies for an adventure! Ride on plays music and has flashing lights. Dashboard has interactive electronic activities with fun sounds. Sturdy and durable construction for hours of safe riding fun. Carries maximum weight of 50 pounds. Learn More..

Weighted Compression Vest for Children - Medium

Age Group: Early Elementary, Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 346
Available: Yes

This vest helps kids with autism, ADHD, mood regulation, sensory overload, attention issues, and anxiety. The vest comes with 4 one-quarter pound weights and 2 one-half pound weights. All materials are in a self-closing box with two paper instructions. Return the vest unwashed as we launder the vest when returned to the library. Learn More..

Third "30" Words

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 561
Available: Yes

These touch and trace cards have a textured surface which you child can trace in saying and learning to read the words. These are multisensory cards designed to help your child learn essential sight words. Learn More..

Cube Chair

Age Group: Preschool, Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 863
Available: Yes

THREE USES IN ONE: The bright and versatile Children’s Factory Cube Chair has three uses in one! First, use it as a child’s chair with either a 6" or a 9" high seat. Then flip it over and use it as a table or a seat for adults. DURABLE: Made of LLPDE material, the cube chair is durable yet surprisingly lightweight. It features… Learn More..

Magnetic Pretend Play - Melissa & Doug

Age Group: Preschool, Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 575
Available: Yes

These wooden magnetic play figures teach hand-eye coordination as well as matching and fine motor skills. It encourages imaginative play and along with independent play. Additional activity suggestions are found on the back of the toy. Learn More..

Melissa And Doug Magnetic Dress-up Princess Elise

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 800
Available: Yes

This Princess Elise helps develop your child's hand-eye coordination as well as matching and fine motor skills. It encourages imaginative play along with independent play. The back of the puzzle includes a list of extension activities to further enrich the learning potential of this magnetic puzzle. Learn More..

Walking, Talking Grey Bulldog

Age Group: Preschool, Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 857
Available: Yes

Enjoy fantasy play with this walking, talking dog who is on a mission. Learn More..

Match-It! What Goes Together

Age Group: Preschool, Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 353
Available: Yes

Eye-hand coordination, problem-solving, and cause and effect relationships are addressed with these brightly illustrated puzzle pieces. Enjoy your child's learning experience. Learn More..

Gymnastic Incline Wedges

Age Group: Preschool, Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 671
Available: Yes

Help your youngster deveop gross motor skills climbing, rolling, and having fun on these colorful wedges. Learn More..

Weighted Compression Vest for Children - Small

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 345
Available: Yes

Dog Xylophone

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 513
Available: Yes

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VTech Sit-to-Stand Ultimate Alphabet Train

Age Group: Preschool, Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 853
Available: No Notify Me When Available

Push toy is designed to grow with your child; the toy train can be used as a floor toy, a ride on that also transforms into a baby walker or a pull toy wagon they can fill with toys Learning toy comes with activities including a storybook, clock, and gears. There are12 double-sided alphabet blocks for building fine motor skills as they introduce… Learn More..