COVID UPDATE:
All programs will be held online until further notice.
We appreciate your understanding as we do our best to keep our community safe.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Take and Make Kits
Ages 5 and up
In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day of Service, we are giving back to the community! Visit the library and grab some Take and Make service projects to make at home!
- Create greeting cards for seniors in local nursing homes.
- Make no-sew blankets for local animal shelters.
- Make paracord bracelets for Operation Gratitude for troops and first responders.
Kits will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a limit of one card, one blanket, and one paracord kit per family. Instructions will be included in all kits.
Kits are available on January 17. Please return finished projects to the library by January 28.
Do not place returned items in the book drop box.
Animal Crossing
Mondays Monthly 6:30pm-7:30pm online
Jan 17 Feb 21 Mar 14
Visit the library’s own island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Colls Cay! Friend Code SW-5175-5871-6704. Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing are required to play.
Mario Kart Tournament
Mondays Monthly 6:30pm-7:30pm online
Jan 24 Feb 28 Mar 21
Join library staff for some evening Mario Kart racing! Tournaments will be organized through online play. Tournament codes will be released on social media on the day of the program. Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart are required to play.
Building Blocks Storytime
Fridays 10am-10:30am via Zoom
Ages 18-35 months
Begins Jan 21
Join Miss Melissa and Miss Renee for storytime! We will read stories, sing songs and learn American Sign Language (ASL)!
To register, email mdesantis@collingswoodlib.org for the Zoom link.
LEGO Junior
Thursdays Biweekly 4pm-5pm via Zoom
Jan 20 Feb 3, 17 Mar 3, 17
Ages 5-7
Calling all LEGO fans! Join us on Zoom for LEGO fun. Complete the weekly challenge or create your own LEGO masterpiece to share with others!
Please email mdesantis@collingswoodlib.org to register for the Zoom link or if you need Legos.
STEAM Take and Make Kits
Ages 6-11
Spark your creativity with our take-home activity kits focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Kits include supplies and an instruction sheet. Additional supplies such as scissors or glue may be required.
Kits are available on a first come first served basis at the table by the entrance.
Get Crafty! Take and Make Kits
Ages 8-12
February’s craft is a No-Sew Fleece Heart Pillow! Kits include supplies and an instruction sheet. Additional supplies such as scissors or glue may be required. To receive a kit, please register here.
Pick up kits at the library on February 15 & 16.
LEGO Club
Thursdays Biweekly 4pm-5pm via Zoom
Jan 27 Feb 10, 24 Mar 10, 24
Ages 8-12
Calling all LEGO fans! Join us on Zoom for LEGO fun. Choose from the LEGO Challenge box or create your own LEGO masterpiece to share with others!
Please email mdesantis@collingswoodlib.org to register for the Zoom link or if you need Legos.
All teen programs are for ages 13-18 and will be held via Zoom or Discord.
Register for Collingswood Library Teen Discord here.
SAT & PSAT Preparation
Grammar: January 19 7-8pm via Zoom
Math: January 20 7-8pm via Zoom
Learn advanced grammar and study strategies to improve accuracy, save time, and raise your score. Facilitated by Anna Moss, author of Mind the Test: SAT Study Guide. Register here.
Dungeons & Dragons
1st Tuesdays 3pm-8pm via Discord
Feb 1 Mar 1
Join us for a monthly one-shot campaign! Slay, loot, charm, and cast your way to legendary status. You’ll receive instructions about character building and campaign settings a week before each event. Please come with a character ready. Register here.
Teen Gaming
Fridays Biweekly 3pm-5pm via Discord
Jan 21 Feb 4, 18 Mar 4, 18
Come hang and game with us! We’ll play Jackbox, Board Game Arena and more. No registration needed.
Anime Club
Fridays Biweekly 3pm-5pm via Discord
Jan 28 Feb 11, 25 Mar 11, 25
Love anime? Want to connect with fellow fans? Join us as we stream shows and chat about our favorite characters. New viewers welcome! No registration needed.
Teen Take and Make Craft Kits
Embrace your craftiness with our take-home activity kits. Kits include supplies and an instruction sheet. Additional supplies such as scissors or glue may be required. New kits will be available each month.
Please note: We have a limited number of kits. Kits will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Teen Action Group (TAG)
3rd Thursdays 3:15pm-4:15pm via Discord
Jan 20 Feb 17 Mar 17
Want to make a difference, offer your voice in the library community, AND earn volunteer hours? Join TAG! Take ownership of teen services and help turn the library into what you want it to be. Visit our TAG page for more information.
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 via Zoom
January 26 : A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
February 23: Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue.
Multiple print copies available.
Digital copies available via Cloud Library.
More info here!
SparkJoy® Tidying Event
February 9 7-8:30pm via Zoom
We are excited to host Shannon Huneycut, founder of Spark Joy® Charlotte and a certified Silver level KonMari® Consultant, for an inspiring presentation on what it means to lead a life that sparks joy. You will learn the KonMari philosophy and guiding principles needed to tidy your home, office, and life once and for all! There will be a special giveaway at the end of the presentation, as well as an opportunity for you to ask Shannon some questions.
Spots are limited; registration is required.