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.
Danny and the Dinosaur
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 502
Available: Yes
One day Danny went to a museum where he sees the dinosaur. Learn More..
See It Sign It
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 3
Available: Yes
Aids in language skills, matching skills, word recognition, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. Learn More..
The Socially Speaking Game
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..
My First Signs - Book 1
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 790
Available: Yes
Learning to sign seems to not only enhance communication skills but also speaking, spelling, and reading capabilities. 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..
Sing-a-Long Microphone
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..
Traveling Discovery Cards - Baby Einstein
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 183
Available: Yes
Letters of the alphabet with corresponding picture for visual recognition. Learn More..
Don't Be Afraid Little Bear! Book
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 219
Available: Yes
This book has sliding panels that helps develop a child's fine motor skills along with a fun story line. Learn More..
Feelings Flashcards
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 738
Available: Yes
Sign Language Alphabet Puzzle
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 685
Available: Yes
This knob puzzle shows the hand signs for each letter of the alphabet with different colors used for the hands. 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..
See and Spell
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 272
Available: Yes
This Melissa and Doug activity promotes fine motor skills and letter and word recognition. Learn More..
Supermarket Bingo
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 250
Available: Yes
Aids in development of cognitive and life skills. Learn More..
Hopping Frogs!
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 483
Available: Yes
This speech articulation game works on the sounds of P, B, T, D. K. G, and F. 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..
Pirate Talk
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 471
Available: Yes
This game is designed for 4 years and up. It helps with the development of receptive and expressive language skills through sentence repetition, answering questions, following directions, and categorizing. It also aids in the development of inferencing skills and pulls for social interaction. Learn More..
Oral-Motor Exercises Board Game
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 475
Available: Yes
Your child will practice oral-motor exercises with this whimsical magnetic game. 15 different oral-motor exercises are included in this engaging game. Learn More..
Memory Match Game - Monsters, Inc.
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 407
Available: Yes
The challenge is to remember and match the cards. 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..
My Baby Can Talk - Sharing Signs
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 17
Available: Yes
Basic signs are illustrated with pictures and written explanations in a book the baby and you can enjoy. Learn More..
Classification Discovery - Tag Toy
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 84
Available: Yes
This specialized toy assists in development of concepts, class, and logical thinking - skills essential to all types of learning and higher order thinking.1 bag, 1 box, 110 pieces. Learn More..
Tapple
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 256
Available: Yes
A fast-paced word game for two to eight players aged 8 and above.Includes game unit, 36 game cards (in unit), instructions, and box. Learn More..
My Baby Can Talk - Exploring Signs Book
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 16
Available: Yes
Sign Language for Babies
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 111
Available: Yes
There are 24 illustrated cards with a different word on each side. The set comes in a box along with an instruction booklet. Some of the cards are well worn.Signing together is a way to create fun and ease frustration for parent and baby. Learn More..