Community Quilt
Tuesday February 11 3:30-4:30pm
Help create our Community Quilt from the Volunteer Fair! Stop by the Community Room to design a fabric square with iron-pieces. The finished project will be displayed in the library. Children over the age of 8 are invited to create one square each. Families with younger children are encouraged to make one square as a family unit. No registration required.
Volunteer Resource Fair
Monday January 20 10am-12pm
Our 3rd annual Volunteer Resource Fair is January 20, to coincide with MLK Jr. Day. Learn about individual and family volunteer opportunities from various organizations!
Our service project for this year is making a Community Quilt! Patrons have the chance to design a 7″x7″ fabric square using iron-on fabric which will be sewn as a quilt to be displayed at the library. Patrons over the age of 8 or families are encouraged to make a square.
NJ Maker Day
Saturday March 22 12pm-1:30pm
New Jersey Makers Day is a statewide initiative created to highlight STEM and maker culture. This year will be a library wide paper airplane contest! Stay tuned for more information!
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Wednesday 10am-10:30am
Ages 0-17 months
Come to the library for a fun lapsit for babies! Register here.
Building Blocks Storytime
Fridays 10am-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 here.
Ready to Read Storytime
Saturdays Monthly 10am-10:30am
Feb 1
Ages 3-5 years
Join Renee for Saturday storytime! Register here.
Preschool Craft Time
Tuesdays Monthly 3:30-4pm
Jan 7 Feb 4
Ages 3-5 years
Create a fun craft! 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.
Financial Literacy for Early Learners
January 4 10-10:40am
Ages 4-7
Read an interactive story about earning and saving, decorate a piggy bank and play Currency Conga, a Twister game involving money. No registration required.
Art Club
Mondays Monthly 3:15-4pm
Jan 13 Feb 24
Ages 7-11
Learn about famous artists, look at some of their work, and create a project inspired by the artist and their techniques. All supplies are provided. Register here.
LEGO Junior
Thursdays Monthly 4-5pm
Jan 9 Feb 6
Ages 5-7
Calling all LEGO fans! Complete the weekly challenge or create your own LEGO masterpiece to share with others! Register here.
Family Bird Walk
Saturday Feb 15 9:30-10am
Join Renee for a walk around the Library neighborhood to identify and count birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Meet in Youth Services and be dressed for the weather! No registration required.
Pokémon Pals
Thursday Feb 27 3:30-4pm
Ages 7-11
Catch ’em all…and make some new friends! Bring your cards, talk Pokémon, have a snack and celebrate Pokémon day! No registration required.
STEAM Creation Station
Wednesdays & Thursdays Weekly 3:30-5pm in the Youth Services Department
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 or instructions in the bin.
Noon Year’s Eve Party
December 31 11:30am-12:30pm
Can’t make it to Midnight? No problem! Join us as we ring in the New Year at Noon! Take part in fun activities and games. No registration required.
Thinking Money for Kids Financial Literacy Programs
Learn about financial literacy though fun, interactive programs!
Pet Cents
Tuesday January 28 3:30-4pm
Ages 8-11
Adopt a “pet” and discover the ups, downs and costs of pet ownership! No registration required.
Penny Pincher’s Party
Tuesday February 25 3:30-4pm
Ages 6-9
Learn about budgeting while planning parties! No registration required.
Making Moo-lah
Tuesday March 25 3:30-4pm
Ages 7-12
Work together as a team to run a successful farm! No registration required.
Thinking Money for Kids is an initiative of the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
LEGO Club
Thursdays Monthly 4-5pm
Jan 23 Feb 20
Ages 8-12
Calling all LEGO fans! Choose from the LEGO Challenge box or create your own LEGO masterpiece to share with others! Register here.
Magic the Gathering
Thursdays Monthly 4-5pm
Jan 16 Feb 13
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.
Tween Crochet Club
Fridays Monthly 3-4:30pm in Youth Services
Jan 24 Feb 28
Ages 9-13
Come and crochet with your friends! Work on a new pattern or continue your current projects. No registration required.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Tuesdays Monthly 5-7:30pm
Jan 21 Feb 18
Play Dungeons and Dragons at the library with a monthly oneshot! Create your own Level 5-8 character ahead of time or use a premade one. No registration required.
Teen Cart
Select Fridays 3-4:30pm in the Teen Area
Jan 3, 8, 17 Feb 7, 21, 26
Stop by the library and see the after school activities in our Ten Cart! No registration required.
Teen Crochet Club
Select Fridays 3-4:30pm in the Teen Area
Jan 10, 24 Feb 28
Learn to crochet or work on your own project! Snacks will be provided. 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. Check our website for more details.
Crochet Basics
Wednesdays Monthly 5-6pm
Jan 8 Feb 26
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.
Home Downsizing with Mike the Appraiser
January 15 6-7:30 in the Community Room and on Zoom
We hear it every day. “My Children Don’t Want it. What Can I Do?” In this session, Mike Ivankovich will give you 15 tips and strategies designed to help you deal with your “stuff” AND help you make some good money while selling it.
This program will be on Zoom. Once you register, you will receive a Zoom link. We will also offer the option to watch the Zoom at the library in person. Register here.
This program is sponsored by the Collingswood Friends of the Library.
Pal-entine’s Day Craft
Wednesday Feb 12 6-7:30pm
Celebrate yourself and your friends with some fun crafts! Register here.
Holistic Health Goals
Wednesday Feb 19 6:15-7:45pm
Health and Wellness Coach Anita Romero will teach you how to create holistic health goals in order to live longer and healthier lives! Registration encouraged.