Oreo Taste Challenge
Wednesday March 6 3:30-4pm
In honor of National Oreo Cookie Day, we invite you to taste different flavors of Oreo cookies and vote on your favorite! Results will be tabulated and the top winners will be announced on social media. Cookies available while supplies last.
New Jersey Maker Day
Saturday March 16 10am-1pm
Ages 3-18
New Jersey Makers Day is a statewide initiative created to highlight STEM and maker culture. Sign up for a class to make playdough (ages 3+) or slime (ages 8+). It will be full STEAM ahead in Youth Services with our STEAM cart and STEAM Jr Creation Station! Registration required for playdough or slime classes; space is limited. There is no registration for STEAM activities.
Family Movie Matinee
April 2 from 1-3pm
Watch a movie at the library! All ages welcome! No registration. The April movie will be Wonka (PG). Running time: 1 hr, 56 mins.
Flower Seed Ball D.I.Y. Program
April 17 6:45-7:30
Learn how to make eco-friendly flower seed balls with Suburban Jungle. All ages welcome. Registration required.
Register at tinyurl.com/CollsSeedDIY
Crochet Basics
Select Wednesdays 5-6pm
April 24 May 29
Ages 10+
Whether you’re a complete beginner or need some pointers, come learn to crochet! We will go through the basics of crocheting, and simple patterns will be available for crocheters with more experience. Supplies will be provided. Register here.
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday May 4 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. Take part in a costume contest for ages 0-14 and 15+ as well!
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Wednesdays 10am-10:30am
Ages 0-17 months
Come to the library for a giggly and wiggly lapsit for babies! Register here.
Building Blocks Storytime
Fridays 10am-10:30am at the Scottish Rite
Ages 18-35 months
Join Melissa and Renee for outdoor storytime at the Scottish Rite! We will read stories, sing songs and learn American Sign Language (ASL)! Register here. In the event of rain, storytime will be in the library and a social media post will be released the morning of.
Ready to Read Storytime
Saturdays Monthly 10am-10:30am
March 23 April 27
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 5 April 2 May 7
Ages 3-5
Create a fun craft with Renee! All supplies will be provided. Register here.
STEAM Jr. Creation Station
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 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.
LEAP Light and Shadow PreK Program
Tuesday March 26 3:30-4:15pm
Ages 3-5
Get ready for the solar eclipse on April 8th by learning about light and shadow! Learn how light can manipulate shadow and learn through interactive projects and critical thinking.
Art Club
Mondays Monthly 3:30pm-4:30pm
March 25 April 22 May 20
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.
LEGO Junior
Thursdays Monthly 4pm-5pm
March 14,28 April 11,25 May 9,23
Ages 5-7
Calling all LEGO fans! Come to the library and complete fun LEGO challenges. Complete the monthly challenge or create your own LEGO masterpiece to share with others! Register here.
STEAM Cart
Wednesdays & Thursdays Weekly 3:30pm-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.
LEAP Light and Shadow Elementary Program
Wednesday March 27 3:30-4:15pm
Ages 6-10
Get ready for the solar eclipse on April 8th by learning about light and shadow! Learn how light can manipulate shadow and learn through interactive projects and critical thinking.
Get Crafty!
Tuesdays Monthly 3:30pm-4:30pm
March 12 April 16 May 21
Ages 8-13
Have fun learning to make the craft of the month. Bring a friend or make new ones. All supplies are provided. All skill levels are welcome. Register here.
LEGO Club
Thursdays Monthly 4pm-5pm
March 7,21 April 4,18 May 2,16,30
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 here.
Teen Crochet Club
Select Fridays 3-4:30pm in the Teen Area
March 15 April 12,26 May 10,24
Learn how to crochet or work on your own project! Supplies and snacks will be provided.
Teen Gaming
Fridays Montly 3-4:30pm in the Teen Area
Stop by for board games and Switch games in the Teen Area! Snacks and games will be provided.
Need Support?
Check out our Resources for Teens page for academic and mental health resources. See also our LGBTQIA+ Resources page.
Collingswood Reads Book Club
3rd or 4th Wednesdays 7-8pm
Looking for a legit book club where people actually talk about the book? Join us for Collingswood Reads, the Collingswood Public Library’s very own book club!
Wednesday March 27: The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan (Fiction). The ebook is available to borrow through CloudLibrary.
Wednesday April 24: In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez (Fiction). The eBook, audiobook and Spanish audiobook are available through CloudLibrary.
Wednesday May 22: Trust by Hernan Diaz (Fiction). The audiobook is available through CloudLibrary.
Multiple print copies available.
Digital copies available via Cloud Library and Libby/Overdrive.
More info here!
