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Hoboken's Little City Books offers plenty of page turners, plus toys and puzzles available for curbside pickup or delivery. Photo courtesy of the shop
Hoboken's Little City Books offers plenty of page turners, plus toys and puzzles available for curbside pickup or delivery. Photo courtesy of the shop
5/4/20 - By Laurie Rein

If your kids are getting tired of the same old books and toys from their home collection, it's time to replenish their stash with brand new items from local toy and book stores around New Jersey. While most kid-centric shops are closed to customers during the quarantine, these 10 local New Jersey shops are offering curbside pickup and delivery of their goodies. It's the perfect time to stock up on new books, jigsaw puzzles, quarantine birthday gifts, and outdoor toys for the upcoming warmer days.

For more things to do during the pandemic, check out our Stay-at-Home Guide, which lists hundreds of activities to keep families entertained. We've also got a great big list of 100 awesome craft projects, plus 64 easy science experiments, and tons more boredom busters. If you're looking for other tangible ways to support a local business, you might consider placing a Mother's Day brunch order from one of these local New Jersey restaurants offering take out and delivery.

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Visit Just Kidding Around for curbside pickup of instruments, games, and more four days a week. Photo courtesy of the store
Visit Just Kidding Around for curbside pickup of instruments, games, and more four days a week. Photo courtesy of the store

Northern New Jersey Toy Stores and Bookstores Offering Contactless Curbside Pickup or Delivery

Just Kidding Around

Montclair
From baby toys to pretend play to games and crafts, Just Kidding Around carries plenty of all-ages entertainment. The store is open for curbside pickup on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Orders can be placed online or by phone. READ MORE

Little City Books

Hoboken
This endearing Hoboken shop offers books for all ages, plus plush stuffed animals, games, activity sets, and puzzles. Curbside pickup is available, and most orders can be shipped for $3. READ MORE

Books-A-Million

Rockaway
Load up on books for all ages, including adults, plus games, puzzles, and preschool toys using Books-A-Million's free curbside pickup. READ MORE

Sparkhouse Toys

South Orange
At this eclectic toy store, you can virtually browse aisles of crafts, building and science kits, games, outdoor equipment, and puzzles. For a personal touch, a FaceTime shopping experience is offered. Nab your goods with curbside pickup or free local delivery. READ MORE

WORD Bookstore

Jersey City
Find books for all ages, plus puzzles, greeting cards, and quirky socks at this shop, with locations in Jersey City, New Jersey, and Brooklyn, New York. Pickup and local delivery are available. Plus, shoppers can virtually browse the shelves live on Instagram. READ MORE

Tons of Toys

Wyckoff, Westwood, Madison, and Bernardsville
There are tons of goodies available for curbside pickup or delivery at each location of Tons of Toys. Get puzzles, Legos, books, dolls, scooters, bounce houses, games, crafts, and much more. READ MORE
The Hobby Shop has plenty of indoor and outdoor toys and games for kids. Photo courtesy of the shop
The Hobby Shop has plenty of indoor and outdoor toys and games for kids. Photo courtesy of the shop

Central New Jersey Toy Stores and Bookstores Offering Contactless Curbside Pickup or Delivery

Main Street Comics and Toys

Milltown
Comic collectors can grab the latest Marvel, DC, and indie editions via Main Street's curbside pickup. Toys and novelty items are also available. READ MORE

The Hobby Shop

Aberdeen
Bring back an old hobby or start a new one with merchandise from this Monmouth County institution, which features collectibles, comics, toys, games, sports cards, and crafts. Curbside pickup is available. READ MORE

South Jersey Toy Stores and Bookstores Offering Contactless Curbside Pickup or Delivery

Toy Market

Hammonton
If you're in the market for a quarantine birthday present, Toy Market offers free gift wrapping, as well as free pickup and local delivery. Choose from toys, novelty gifts, educational sets, puzzles, crafts, games, and outdoor equipment. READ MORE

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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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