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.
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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).
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All proceeds from the Ocean Village Bookstore benefit Road to Responsibility and help support programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Yes. The bookstore provides opportunities for individuals supported by RTR to develop workplace skills such as customer service, organization, teamwork, and community interaction.
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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.

