All programs will be held in the library community room unless noted.
Readers of all ages are invited to participate in our summer reading program! Beginning June 20th, participants read and log books for a chance to win prizes.
Kids (Ages 3-12)
Pick up a Reading Log at the library to keep track of the minutes you read. Children will receive a sticker for every 30 minutes read. They will also earn a badge on the chart in the library. Completing 300 minutes by August 31st earns them a free book and entry to the exclusive Reading Wrap-Up party in August.
Teens (Ages 13-18)
Teens can participate in Summer Reading this year by signing up in the Teen Area. After reading a book, teens can come in and fill out a raffle ticket for a chance at winning a prize displayed in the library.
Adults
Visit the Collingswood Library to register for a Summer Reading card! Each time you check out* reading materials this summer, we will stamp your card. Earn one punch and be entered for a drawing for a $25 Colls Cash. Earn four stamps and be entered for chance to win a $50 Wawa gas gift card!
School Summer Reading Lists
6th Grade Summer Reading Books
7th Grade Summer Reading Books
8th Grade Summer Reading Books
2024 High School Summer Reading Books
*Not always able to get to the library? Traveling this summer? No worries; you can still participate in our adult summer reading program! You can take a screenshot of your digital checkout (eBook/audiobook) and email it to libraryadmin@collingswoodlib.org and we’ll add a stamp to your card.
Mosaic Craft at Knight Park Pavilion
Saturday June 1, 10am-12:30pm at Knight Park
Ages 10 and Up
Come join us for a fun-filled day of mosaic crafting! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to get creative and make something beautiful. Register here.
Movie Matinees
Mondays and Thursdays, 1-3pm
Watch a movie at the library! Upcoming movies include:
A Wrinkle in Time
Camp Hideout
Dolittle
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Migration
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Strange World
The Bad Guys
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Trolls Band Together
Under the Boardwalk
See the online calendar for dates. The Collingswood Movie Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Zoophoria NJ Animal Show
June 28, 1-2pm at the Scottish Rite Auditorium
See some live animals in a wildlife program by Zoophoria NJ! Register here.
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 storytime! We will read stories, sing songs and learn American Sign Language (ASL)! Register here.
Ready to Read Storytime
June 29, July 20, August 24, 10-10:30am
Ages 3-5
Join Renee for Saturday storytime! Register here.
Nature Walk
July 12, 11-11:30am at the Scottish Rite
Ages 3-6
Explore nature at the Scottish Rite on an interactive walk. Register here.
Preschool Craft Time
July 19 and August 6, 1-1:30pm
Ages 3-5
Make a fun craft to take home for ages 3-5. Register 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.
Glowing Paper Campfire Craft
July 9, 3:30-4pm
Ages 7-10
Make a paper campfire! Register here.
Mix It Up! Create Your Own Trail Mix
July 23, 3:30-4pm
Ages 5 and Up
Join us for a fun and delicious program where you create your own personalized trail mix. We’ll provide a variety of healthy and tasty ingredients, you get creative with different flavor combinations and design the perfect trail mix for summer adventure! While supplies last. No registration required.
Stuffed Animal Camping
July 17, 3pm
Leave your stuffed animals with us for a night of library camping fun and receive a scrapbook of their adventures when you pick them up the next day. Register here.
STEAM Creation Station
Thursdays in the Youth Services Area
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 and your imagination. No registration required.
Escape Room Card Games
July 10, 4-5pm in the Teen Area
Complete challenges with escape room-inspired card games. For ages 13-18. No registration required.
Teen Crochet Summer Craft
July 19, 3-5pm in the Teen Area
Come create a fun summer crochet project or work on something you have in progress. For ages 13-18. No registration required.
Teen Gaming
July 31, 3-5pm in the Teen Area
Take a break from the summer heat and play board games and Nintendo Switch games. For ages 13-18. No registration required.
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 7pm-8pm
Adults and teens are welcome to join in a community book discussion each month.
Join us OUTDOORS on the Scottish Rite Mansion porch for our June-August meetings. Bring your own lawn chair.
August 21: Crossing the Line (nonfiction) by Kareem Rosser.
Multiple print copies available.
Digital copies available via Cloud Library, Libby/Overdrive, and Axis 360. Upcoming book titles & more info here!
Crochet Basics
June 26, July 24, August 21 5-6pm
Open for 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.
Crafting With Nature
July 31: 6:30pm-8pm
Join us for an evening of nature crafts, including pressed flower soaps, beeswax food wraps, and a special summertime mocktail recipe demonstration from our neighbors at Mercantile 1888. Register here.