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 22nd participants read and log books for a chance to win prizes.
Kids (Ages 0-6)
Fill out a paper log or the online form with the number of books you have read! Keep track throughout the summer and the two highest readers receive a gift card! Fill out the Google form here.
Elementary (Ages 7-12) and Teen (Ages 13-18)
Earn a ticket for every book read and submit your ticket towards a prize drawing at the end of the summer!
Adults
Earn a ticket each time you borrow books to read and be eligible for a prize drawing at the end of the summer!
School Summer Reading Lists
6th Grade Summer Reading Books
7th Grade Summer Reading Books
8th Grade Summer Reading Books
High School Summer Reading Books
Summer Reading Assignments
Popcorn & Pictures
Thursdays at 1pm starting June 25th
Watch a movie at the library! Upcoming movies include:
Spongebob: Search for Squarepants
Zootopia 2
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
The Bad Guys 2
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Elio
Jurassic Park
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
A Minecraft Movie
See the online calendar for dates. The Collingswood Movie Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Wednesdays, 10am-10:30am
Ages 0-17 months
Come to the library for a giggly and wiggly lapsit for babies! Register for Bouncing Babies Storytime 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 for Building Blocks Storytime here. Ready to Read Storytime
June 6, August 1 10-10:30am
Ages 3-5
Join Renee for Saturday storytime! Register for Ready to Read Storytime here. 
Preschool Craft Time
July 14, August 11 3:30-4:00pm
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.
Decoding Monday
Mondays from 10am-4pm in Youth Services
Recommended ages 7 and up
Learn about a secret code each week and practice writing messages! No registration required. Creative Construction Zone
Tuesdays from 10am-4pm in Youth Services
Recommended ages 5 and up
Create LEGO masterpieces in Youth Services! No registration required.Wearable Wednesday
Wednesdays from 10am-4pm in Youth Services
Recommended ages 7 and up
Try bracelet making in Youth Services! No registration required.Friday Fun & Games
Fridays from 10am-5pm in Youth Services
Make family memories with board games and puzzles in Youth Services! No registration required.Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt
Thursday August 6 from 2-2:30pm at the Scottish Rite
Ages 5-10
Come join us at the Scottish Rite to hunt for dinosaurs in their “natural habitats” and learn fun facts about these extinct creatures. Register for Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt here.Salt Dough Fossils
Tuesday July 7 from 3-4pm
Ages 5-9
Make your own “prehistoric” fossils out of salt dough! Register for Salt Dough Fossils here.Tween Duckerating
Tuesday July 21 from 3-4pm
Ages 10-14
Decorate a rubber duck! Register for Tween Duckerating here.
Artsy Activities for Teens
Drop by the library during the summer for a passive craft! New activities will be available throughout the summer in the Teen Area. No registration required.
Toploader Decorating for Teens
Thursday June 25 from 1-3pm in the Teen Area
Do you collect K-Pop photocards, Pokémon cards or other trading cards? Protect them in style by customizing your own toploader protective sleeves! Bring your own cards or polaroids and we will provide the Toploader sleeves as well as stickers and other materials to decorate them. No registration required and stop by for as long as you like!
Adult Drop in Program
June 24 July 22 August 26 11am – 12:30pm
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.Adult Summer Craft Night – Dinosaurs
Wednesday July 29 from 6-7:30pm
Are you a dinosaur lover who likes to be creative? Or a craft lover who wants to do some fun festive activities? Join us for our Adult Summer Craft Night to celebrate our summer reading theme Unearth a Story. We will have three dinosaur related activities for you to have fun with. Whether you are an experienced crafter or just trying something new, everyone will leave with some amazing creations! More information is coming soon. Register for Adult Summer Craft Night here.Collingswood Reads Book Club
3rd or 4th Wednesdays 7-8pm
Adults and teens are welcome to join in a community book discussion each month.
Join us OUTDOORS at the Scottish Rite Mansion for our June-August meetings, weather pending. See our website for updates. Further details for upcoming book club meetings can be found here! Crochet Basics
June 30, July 28, August 25 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 for Crochet Basics here.LGBTQ+ Romance Book Club
Tuesday June 16 from 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.Summer Movie Night Series
June 17, July 15, August 19 from 5:30-8pm
Join us this summer for our Adult Summer Movie Nights! We will be showing movies monthly with snacks for you to enjoy.
June 17th – Portrait of a Lady on Fire rated R, runtime 122 minutes
July 15th – The Testament of Ann Lee rated R, runtime 137 minutes
August 19th – Sinners rated R, runtime 137 minutes
All of the movies we are showing this summer are rated R. In order to attend these programs you must be at least 17 years old or accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.Unearth a Story – How to Research Collingswood Local History with the Library
Wednesday July 8 from 6-7:30pm
Join us at the library to unearth Collingswood history! This interactive local history night will show you how we research at the library and leave time for you to look through some of our archives for yourself. This program will begin with a presentation froom our librarians and leave time for questions and personal research. Register for Unearth a Story – How to Research Collingswood Local History with the Library here.Seed Library and Spice Library
(available downstairs while supplies last)
Stop into the library this summer to check out our Seed Library and Spice Library! Seeds will be available throughout the summer for you to take what you need. 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!