Early Literacy
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Wednesdays 10-10:30am
Ages 0-18 months
Come to the library for a giggly and wiggly lapsit for babies! Register for Bouncing Babies Storytime here.
Building Blocks Storytime
Fridays 10-10:30am
Ages 18-35 months
Join Melissa and Renee for storytime! We will read stories, sing songs and learn American Sign Language (ASL)! Register for Building Blocks Storytime here.
Building Blocks Storytime will be held indoors at the library starting November 6.
Ready to Read Storytime
Saturdays Monthly 10-10:30am
Nov 7
Ages 3-5
Join Renee for Saturday storytime! Learn and have fun at the same time through books, songs and games! Register for Ready to Read Storytime here.
Preschool Craft Time
Tuesdays Monthly 3:30-4pm
Sept 8 Oct 13 Nov 10
Ages 3-6
Make a fun craft to take home for ages 3-6. Register for Preschool Craft Time here.
STEAM Jr. Creation Station
Weekdays 10am-5pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm in the Youth Services Department
Ages 3-5 years
Stop in and visit our STEAM Jr. area! Explore STEAM materials curated especially for kids 5 and under. No registration required.
Preschool Halloween Party
Saturday Oct 31 11-11:45am
Ages 3-5 years
Stop by the Collingswood Library before trick or treating for a fun event for preschoolers! Kids ages 3-5 can hear a spooky story, dance and create a fun craft. Costumes are encouraged! No registration required.
Elementary
Encanto Family Movie Event
Friday Oct 9 2-4pm
Come watch a family-friendly movie with us! All ages welcome. Running time: 1 hr, 42 min, rated PG.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
LEGO Junior
Thursdays Monthly 4-5pm
Sept 3 Oct 1 Nov 5
Ages 5-7
Calling all LEGO fans! Come to the library and complete fun LEGO challenges. Complete the weekly challenge or create your own LEGO masterpiece to share with others! Register for LEGO Junior here.
Pokémon Pals
Thursdays Monthly 3:30-4:15pm
Sept 24 Oct 22
Ages 7-11
Bring your cards, talk Pokémon and make some friends! No registration required.
STEAM Creation Station
Wednesdays & Thursdays Weekly 3:30-5pm in the Youth Services Department
Ages 6-11
Stop in and visit our STEAM cart during Creation Station hours. Explore materials and supplies in the different STEAM Bins. Create, make, invent, and problem solve using the challenge cards or instructions in the bin.
Tween
Accessorize with Duct-Tape
Wednesday November 25 2-3pm in the Teen Area
Ages 8-12
Need a new wallet? Jonesing for some new jewelry? Join us and learn how to make duct-tape wallets and bracelets! No registration required.
Camp Halfblood Trivia
Wednesday November 18 3:30-4:30pm in the Teen Area
Ages 8-12
Test your knowledge and gear up for the new season of Disney’s Percy Jackson & the Olympians with some Percy Jackson trivia! No registration required.
Chilly Crafternoon
Wednesday December 9 3:30-4:30pm in the Teen Area
Ages 8-12
Chill out with us at the library! This month we’ll be creating some cute cardboard yarn snowflakes and other wintery crafts! No registration required.
LEGO Club
Thursdays Monthly 4-5pm
Sept 17 Oct 15 Nov 19
Ages 8-12
Calling all LEGO fans! Come to the library and complete fun LEGO challenges. Choose from the LEGO Challenge box or create your own LEGO masterpiece to share with others! Register for LEGO Club here.
Spooky Slime Time
Wednesday October 21 3:30-4:30pm
Ages 8-12
Stop by the Community Room and stir up some spooky slime with us! We’ll be making slime and churning up some other eerie crafts and coloring. No registration required.
Teen
Artsy Activities for Teens
New Crafts Monthly in the Teen Area
Stop by the Teen Area for a DIY activity! New projects will be available each month. Come and create with friends! Projects and instructions will be available on a table in the Teen Area as a self-guided drop in program.
Magic the Gathering
Thursdays Monthly 4-5pm
Sept 10 Oct 8 Nov 12
Ages 13-18
Play one of the most popular trading card games on the planet! Play Standard or Commander formats. Instruction will be provided for new players. No registration required.
Adult Drop In Program
Wednesdays Monthly 11am-12:30pm
Sept 23 Oct 28 Nov 18
Do you like to chat with others over coffee and snacks? Do puzzles or play games? Come join us at the library for coffee and conversation, games, crafts and presenters! No registration required.
Collingswood Reads Book Club
3rd or 4th Wednesdays 7-8pm
Adults and teens are welcome to join in a community book discussion each month.
Further details for upcoming fall book club meetings can be found here!
Crochet Basics
Weekdays Monthly 5-6pm
Tuesday Sept. 29, Monday Oct. 26, Tuesday Nov. 24
Come learn to crochet or work on your own project! Each meeting we will start with the foundational concepts of crochet and move from there! For more experienced crocheters, a selection of patterns for small projects will be provided. You can also bring your own projects and create in a space with other crochet enthusiasts! Register for Crochet Basics here.
Bookish Craft Night
September 23 6-7:30pm
Are you a book lover who likes to be creative? Join us for our Bookish Craft Night to celebrate our love for books and get excited for Bookfest! Whether you are an experienced crafter or just trying something new, everyone will leave with exciting creations. We will have three stations with crafts.
One of our crafts will be creating a mini bookshelf. When you register, please let us know which 6 books you would like to have on your mini bookshelf.
This event is for teens 16+ and adults only. Registration required.
Banned Books Week Movie Night
Oct 7 5:30-7:30pm
Join us to highlight freedom to read and the dangers of censorship for Banned Books Week 2026. We will be showing the 2025 documentary film Banned Together. Snacks will be provided, no registration required.
“Banned Together follows three students as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from their school libraries. As they evolve from local to national activists, they meet with banned authors, politicians, and the major players protecting the First Amendment of our Constitution” – description from Kanopy
This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Library Partner Program: Medicare Seminar with Scott Bornfreund
Oct 14 3-4pm Nov 5 5:30-6:30pm
Learn how to simplify your choices and gain the confidence to make informed decisions about your healthcare. Register for this free Medicare education program here.
Adult Halloween Movie Night
Oct 21 5:30-8pm
Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky film! Check back to see the title of the movie coming soon. Snacks will be provided. No registration required.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Admin Night
November 11 5:30-7:30pm
Have a task you’ve been putting off or a personal project you want to work on? Bring your computer or tablet, and we’ll provide the space and snacks for a fun, productive evening. Registration encouraged, but not required. Register for Admin Night here.
Adult Winter Craft Night
December 9 6-7:30pm
Join us to celebrate winter with this festive adult craft night! Whether you are an experienced crafter, or just looking to try something new, everyone will leave with amazing creations. More information to come, check back later this fall! Registration required, this program is for adults.
Spice Library
(available downstairs while supplies last)
Stop into the library to check out our Spice Library! New spices will be available monthly, along with newsletters including information about the spice and recipes – all from books you can check out! Check our website or stop into the library for more information!