Potato Chip Taste Challenge
Tuesday March 11 3:30-4pm
In honor of National Potato Chip Day, we invite you to taste different types of potato chips and vote on your favorite! Results will be tabulated and the top winners will be announced on social media. Chips available while supplies last.
New Jersey Maker Day
Saturday March 22 12:30-1:30pm
Ages 3-18+
New Jersey Makers Day is a statewide initiative created to highlight STEM and maker culture. Take part in a library wide paper airplane contest! See contest details here.
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday May 3 10am-1pm
All ages
Unleash your inner hero at Free Comic Book Day! Stop by the Community Room to choose your free comics! We will have comic themed activities, a button making station and a trivia contest.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Wednesdays 10-10:30am
Ages 0-17 months
Come to the library for a giggly and wiggly lapsit for babies! Register 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 here.
Building Blocks Storytime will be held outdoors at the Scottish Rite Auditorium starting April 4. In the event of bad weather, the program will be held indoors at the library. An announcement will be put on social media and the website an hour before.
Ready to Read Storytime
Saturdays Monthly 10-10:30am
March 1 April 5
Ages 3-5
Join Renee for Saturday storytime! Learn and have fun at the same time through books, songs and games! Register here.
Preschool Craft Time
Tuesdays Monthly 3:30-4pm
March 4 April 8 May 6
Ages 3-5
Create a fun craft with Renee! All supplies will be provided. Register here.
STEAM Jr. Creation Station
Monday-Friday 10-5pm and Saturday 10-1pm 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.
Art Club
Mondays Monthly 3:15-4pm
March 10 April 14 May 12
Ages 7-11
Learn about famous artists, look at some of their work, and create a project inspired by their techniques and art. All supplies are provided. Dress to make a mess. Register here.
Earth Day Crafts
Tuesday April 22 10am-2pm in the Youth Services Area
Stop by Youth Services to create some environmentally friendly crafts! No registration required.
Earth Day Movie – Hoot
Thursday April 24 1-3pm
Watch a movie at the library! We will be watching Hoot (running time 1 hr 31 min, rated PG). There will also be a dirt pudding snack to make and eat while watching the movie!
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
LEGO Junior
Thursdays Monthly 4-5pm
March 6 April 3 May 8
Ages 5-7
Calling all LEGO fans! Come to the library and create your own LEGO masterpiece to share with others! Register here.
Shamrock Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Wednesday March 19 3:30-4pm
This program is sold out!
Drop off your stuffed animal friends for a festive library adventure! Register here.
STEAM Cart
Wednesdays & Thursdays Weekly 3-5pm in the Youth Services Area
Ages 6-11
Stop in and visit STEAM cart. Explore materials and supplies in the different STEAM Bins. Create, make, invent, and problem solve using the challenge cards and your imagination. No registration required.
Turning Red Movie
Tuesday May 27 3:30-5pm
Watch a movie at the library! We will be watching Turning Red (running time 1 hr 40 min, rated PG).
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
LEGO Club
Thursdays Monthly 4-5pm
March 20 April 17 May 22
Ages 8-12
Calling all LEGO fans! Choose from the LEGO Challenge box or create your own LEGO masterpiece to share with others! Register here.
Magic the Gathering
Thursdays Monthly 4-5pm
March 13 April 10 May 15
Ages 12-18
Play one of the most popular trading card games on the planet! Participate in Standard or Commander format games. Instruction will be provided for new players. No registration required.
Making Moo-lah
Tuesday March 25 3:30-4pm
Ages 7-12
Learn about financial literacy through a fun, interactive program! Work together as a team to run a successful farm! No registration required.
Thinking Money for Kids is an initiative of the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
Tween Crochet Club
Fridays Monthly 3-4:30pm in Youth Services
March 21 April 18
Ages 9-13
Come and crochet with your friends! Work on a new pattern or continue your current projects. No registration required.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Tuesdays Monthly 5-7:30pm
March 18 April 15 May 20
Play Dungeons and Dragons at the library with a monthly oneshot! Create your own Level 5-8 character ahead of time or use a premade one. No registration required.
Teen Cart
Select Fridays 3-4:30pm in the Teen Area
March 14,28 April 11,25 May 23
Stop by the library and see the after school activities in our Teen Cart! No registration required.
Teen Crochet Club
Select Fridays 3-4:30pm in the Teen Area
March 7,21 April 4,18 May 2
Learn to crochet or work on your own project! Snacks will be provided. No registration required.
Adult Craft Night
Wednesday May 21 6-7:30pm
Come to the library and make spring crafts! Registration required.
Collingswood Reads Book Club
3rd or 4th Wednesdays 7-8pm
Join the Collingswood Public Library’s very own book club! Adults and teens are welcome to gather and discuss the monthly book pick amongst neighbors. Check our website for more details.
Crochet Basics
Wednesdays Monthly 5-6pm
March 26 April 30 May 28
Open to both beginners and more experienced crocheters.
Come learn to crochet, or work on your own projects. A new pattern will be supplied each meeting, along with crochet hooks to use during the event and yarn. Register here.
The Great Gatsby Screen & Sip
Wednesday April 16 5:30-8pm
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Great Gatsby with a showing of the 2013 movie and mocktails!
Running time: 2 hr, 22 min. Rating: PG13
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Indoor Plant Swap
Wednesday April 23 6-6:30pm
Celebrate Earth Day with us at our Indoor Plan Swap event. Our plant swap follows a “give one, take one” format for a free exchange of plants. Simply bring rooted cuttings or small potted houseplants that you’ve grown from cuttings and would like to trade. Remember to label your plants in advance with the plant name, basic care instructions, water needs and lighting requirements.
Library Partner Program: Medicare Seminar with Scott Bonfreund
Wednesday March 12 6:30-7:30pm
Learn how to simplify your choices and gain the confidence to make informed decisions about your healthcare. Free education program; registration encouraged.
Women’s History Month Trivia at Double Nickel Brewing Company
Friday March 14 7-9pm at Double Nickel Brewing Company
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a competitive night of trivia! Winners will be awarded prizes and snacks provided! For adults only. Registration required.