New Jersey Maker Day
Saturday March 21 10am-12pm
Ages 3-18+
New Jersey Makers Day is a statewide initiative created to highlight STEM and maker culture. Check out bins from our STEAM Cart and STEAM Jr. Creation Station (ages 4 and up). Teens and Adults can take spices and seeds from our Spice and Seed Libraries! No registration required.
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday May 2 10am-12pm
All ages
Celebrate your favorite fandom at Free Comic Book Day! Free comics, giveaways and crafts for all ages! No registration required.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Wednesdays 10-10:30am
Ages 0-17 months
Come to the library for a giggly and wiggly lapsit for babies! Register for Boucing Babies Stories 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.
Starting on April 17th, storytime will be held on outside on the grounds of the Scottish Rite Auditorium. If it is raining or wet outside, storytime will be held at the library. An announcement will be made on social media and the website around 9:00am the day of storytime if it held indoors.
Ready to Read Storytime
Saturdays Monthly 10-10:30am
March 7 April 4
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
March 10 April 14 May 12
Ages 3-6
Create a fun craft with Renee! All supplies will be provided. Register for Preschool Craft Time 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 3:30-4:15pm
March 16 April 13 May 11
Ages 7-10
Explore and create various forms of art and connect with other art enthusiasts! All supplies are provided. Register for Art Club here.
Family Tea Party
Thursday April 8 2-2:45pm
Ages 5+ with adult
Celebrate spring with a tea party for children! Families who sign up for this special event will be able to make their own tea hats, take part in tea-themed games and dine on sweet treats, tea and other beverages. This is an event where children ages 5 and over can experience a tea party with their favorite grown ups. This event has limited spots so registration is required.
This event is for ages 5 and up; no younger siblings due to space. All children attending must come with a registered adult. Register for Family Tea Party here.
LEGO Junior
Thursdays Monthly 4-5pm
March 5 April 2 May 7
Ages 5-7
Calling all LEGO fans! Come to the library and create your own LEGO masterpiece to share with others! Register for LEGO Junior here.
Pokémon Pals
Thursdays Monthly 3:30-4:15pm
March 26 April 23 May 28
Ages 7-11
Catch ém all…and make some friends! Bring your cards to show off or battle, make a craft or talk Pokémon! No registration required.
STEAM Cart
Wednesdays & Thursdays Weekly 3-5pm in the Youth Services Area
Ages 6-11
Stop in and visit our 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.
Book Tasting
March 24 4-5pm
Ages 9-13
Like to read but sometimes stumped on what book to pick? HATE to read because you struggle to find books you might actually enjoy? Come to the library for a fun, interesting book preview party. You can sample different genres and books by checking out the titles, reading the blurbs and flipping through the first few pages. You can find your next favorite story without commitment, stress or parents! It’s the perfect way to discover different authors, exciting genres and new releases! Registration for Book Tasting encouraged but not required.
Junk It!
Fridays Monthly 3:30-4:15pm in the Teen Area
March 20 April 24 May 29
Ages 11-13
Learn how to make your own junk journal using repurposed materials! Registration for Junk It encouraged but not required.
LEGO Club
Thursdays Monthly 4-5pm
March 19 April 16 May 21
Ages 8-12
Calling all LEGO fans! Choose from the LEGO Challenge box or create your own LEGO masterpiece to share with others! Register for LEGO Club here.
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
March 12 May 14
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.
Adult Drop-In Program
Wednesdays Monthly 11am-12:30pm
March 25 April 22 May 27
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
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. Further details for upcoming book club meetings can be found here!
Crochet Basics
Tuesdays Monthly 5-6pm
March 31 April 28 May 26
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 for Crochet Basics here.
Oscar Nominated Movie Night
Wednesday March 11 5:30-8pm
Join us to watch an Oscar Nominated Movie! Get ready for the Academy Awards with this film screening. Popcorn and light refreshments will be provided. You are also welcome to bring your own meals or snacks. We will be watching Hamnet (rated PG13, runtime 2 hours, 5 minutes).
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
LGBTQ+ Romance Book Club
Tuesday March 17 6:30-7:30pm
Pride Loves to Read is a discussion group for LGBTQ+ romance novels for adults. Let’s talk about the book or audiobook you’re currently reading or listening to, what you recommend, and what you’re looking forward to. If you love LGBTQ+ romance novels or you’re curious about them, join us? All adults are welcome! This is not a formal book club, it’s a safe space for everyone to have fun meeting and sharing with like-minded fans.
Street Cats & Where to Find Them (book event)
Wednesday March 18 6:30-7:45 pm
Join us for a book event with Jeff Bogle, author of Street Cats & Where to Find Them. Jeff will talk about the making of his book, Street Cats & Where to Find Them, the world’s first travel guide book for cat lovers, read selections from it, discuss the first-ever street cat cruise he is hosting in Europe later this year, and take your questions, all while hundreds of his photos of cats around the world play behind him.
Earth Day Workshop
Wednesday April 22 6-7:30pm
Celebrate Earth Day at the library and learn how to create sustainably! Join us for three Earth Day related crafts and activities to get you thinking green. We will be creating DIY tote bags with recycled fabric, recycled newspaper woven baskets, and recycled plastic bottle bird feeders! Registration is required for the Earth Day Craft Night, this program is for adults and teens.
Gardening Swap
Wednesday May 13 6:30 – 7:30pm
Do you have any leftover pots or seeds that you no longer need for your garden? Are you looking to get some new supplies to inspire your next gardening project? Join us for our Gardening Swap at the library!
Here’s how to participate: Bring any clean, gently used gardening supplies such as pots, small tools, seeds, and more! Stop by Youth Services to drop off your gardening supplies between May 1st and May 8th to receive an early bird ticket for early access to the swap at 6pm on May 13th. From 6:30 – 7:30pm anyone is welcome to show the swap and take home one bag of new to you gardening supplies. Please bring your own bag.
We will also be facilitating plant swapping during the gardening swap; however, we will not be accepting early drop-offs of plants. If you would like to swap plants along with gardening supplies, please bring healthy, pest-free plants or cuttings. Please clearly label your plants with their names and basic instructions.