A Community Bookstore with a Purpose

More than a bookstore, Ocean Village is a place of connection, opportunity, and community—where every purchase supports RTR’s mission.

Located in Marshfield, the Ocean Village Bookstore is a social enterprise of Road to Responsibility, staffed by volunteers and Members from RTR’s programs.

With thousands of donated books and media available, the store offers something for everyone—while creating meaningful opportunities for individuals to build skills, confidence, and independence.

Ocean Village Bookstore

More Than a Bookstore

Ocean Village is a true community space where individuals gain hands-on experience, develop workplace skills, and connect with others in a supportive, real-world environment.

  • Meaningful work experience for RTR Members

  • Opportunities to build confidence and independence

  • A welcoming space for community connection

  • Affordable books and media for all ages

Visit the Bookstore

1831 Ocean Street

Marshfield, MA

Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closed Sunday & Monday

Free parking available

Donations are welcome—please contact us to coordinate drop-off.

 

Powered by Community

The bookstore is built on the generosity of the community, with thousands of donated books, CDs, DVDs, and more available at any given time.

All proceeds directly support RTR’s programs and services—helping make lives better every day.

Real Experience, Real Opportunity

For many individuals, Ocean Village provides a meaningful step toward independence.

Through their work at the bookstore, Members:

  • Build workplace and customer service skills

  • Gain confidence in a real-world setting

  • Form connections with customers and the community

  • Take pride in their contributions

Support the Bookstore

There are many ways to support Ocean Village and the individuals it serves:

  • Shop for books, media, and gifts

  • Donate gently used items

  • Volunteer your time

  • Help spread the word in the community

Your Questions, Answered

Have questions? We’re here to help.

  • Ocean Village Bookstore is a community bookstore operated by Road to Responsibility. The store offers a wide selection of gently used books while providing meaningful opportunities for individuals supported by RTR to build job and life skills.

    Referrals to employment services are made through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC).


  • All proceeds from the Ocean Village Bookstore benefit Road to Responsibility and help support programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Yes. The bookstore provides opportunities for individuals supported by RTR to develop workplace skills such as customer service, organization, teamwork, and community interaction.

  • The bookstore offers a wide variety of gently used books across many genres, including fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, and more.

Stop By and Say Hello

Whether you’re looking for your next great read or a way to support RTR, we’d love to welcome you to Ocean Village.

Contact Us About the Bookstore