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Toy and Book Stores Offering Curbside Pickup and Delivery on Long Island

Fun Stuff Toys delivers plenty of cool gifts, plus personalized touches like gift-wrapping and hand-written cards. Photo courtesy of Fun Stuff Toys
Fun Stuff Toys delivers plenty of cool gifts, plus personalized touches like gift-wrapping and hand-written cards. Photo courtesy of Fun Stuff Toys
5/4/20 - By Jaime Sumersille

As the pandemic-induced shutdowns extend into their second month, small businesses across Long Island have found creative ways to stay afloat, with many shifting to contactless curbside pickup and delivery. We've rounded up 10 local toy and book stores now offering contactless pickup and delivery. You won't find any big box stores or chains here, so you can treat your kids to a new toy or page-turner while knowing you're supporting a local business in the process.

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Funky Monkey meets customers outside its bright storefront for contactless curbside order pickup. Photo courtesy of Funky Monkey Toys & Books
Funky Monkey meets customers outside its bright storefront for contactless curbside order pickup. Photo courtesy of Funky Monkey Toys & Books

Nassau County Toy Stores and Bookstores Offering Contactless Curbside Pickup or Delivery

Fun Stuff Toys

Seaford
This shop offers educational and developmental games, puzzles, arts and crafts supplies, sports equipment, dress-up attire, and more. Contactless curbside pickup or shipping is available, and deliveries can be personalized with handwritten gift notes and wrapping services. READ MORE

Funky Monkey Toys & Books

Greenvale
This mainstay, in business since 2004, carries a wide selection of toys, games, puzzles, arts and craft supplies, pajamas, and more. Place your order over the phone for curbside pickup or local delivery. It also offers shipping, personalization, and free gift wrapping.  READ MORE

Funni Business

Oyster Bay
Funni Business carries puzzles, board games, outdoor toys, coloring books, chalk, bubbles, balls, and more. Call or text orders Thursday through Sunday for contactless pickup or free delivery and gift wrapping. READ MORE

G. Willikers

Locust Valley
Here you'll find a unique collection of toys, books, educational items, arts and crafts supplies, stationery sets, and more. Personalization and gift-wrapping services are also available. Shop online or call to place an order for contactless curbside pickup or delivery.  READ MORE

M.J. Beanz Toys

Plainview
This classic toy store stocks everything from puzzles to chalk, arts and crafts, dolls, educational books, and more. Its Facebook page is continuously updated to reflect changing inventory. Phone in your order and schedule a time for contactless curbside pickup. READ MORE
Goldsmith's Toys offers tons of options for home delivery; it even keeps your remote classroom stocked with supplies. Photo courtesy of Goldsmith's Toys & Electronics
Goldsmith's Toys offers tons of options for home delivery; it even keeps your remote classroom stocked with supplies. Photo courtesy of Goldsmith's Toys & Electronics

Suffolk County Toy Stores and Bookstores Offering Contactless Curbside Pickup or Delivery

BookHampton

East Hampton
An independent bookstore, BookHampton offers a diverse selection of literature for all ages. Games, puzzles, and other gifts are also available. Order online for free delivery. READ MORE

Book Revue

Huntington
This local bookstore is the self-proclaimed largest independent bookseller on Long Island, and carries new and used books for babies, children, and adults. Order online and have your books shipped to your home or opt for curbside pickup. READ MORE

Einstein's Attic

Northport
Spark your child's imagination with a gift from this specialty toy store, where you can find anything from kites to kid-friendly gardening tools, toys, puzzles, sports equipment, and more. The store is staffed Wednesdays to fulfill orders; text or call to schedule a contactless curbside pickup. READ MORE

Stevenson's Toys and Games

Southampton
Whether you're looking for toys small (Legos, puzzles, dolls) or large (motorized ride-on toys!), Stevenson's Toys and Games has a wide selection for all ages. Place your order online for shipping, local delivery, or contactless pickup at its Southhampton location.  READ MORE

Goldsmith's Toys & Electronics

Greenport
Goldsmith's Toys & Electronics keeps area families well-stocked. It carries everything from pretend-play toys to games, kites, puzzles, sports equipment, and even school supplies to stock your remote classroom. Call to place an order for home delivery. READ MORE

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Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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