North Collins Public Library

North Collins Public Library
Library Info

2095 School St.
North Collins, NY 14111
United States

716-337-3211
Fax: 716-337-0647
Alice Yoder, Library Manager

Our library is located on School Street next to the North Collins Jr/Sr High School. The Library is Wheelchair accessible, has a sizeable parking lot and is equiped with a drop box.

Public access computers: 10 computers and 2 laptops, networked (Mobile Printing and regular printing is 10 cents per page for black & white and 25 cents per page for color) Microsoft Office applications, Internet access, misc. WiFi available.

Black & white copies are available starting at 15 cents per page. Fax machine available for a minimal fee.

Meeting room available for use whenever the library is open; inquire at the desk to sign up to use it.

What's special about the North Collins Library:

  • The North Collins Town Historian can be reached through the library.
  • We have a large window seat for relaxed reading.
  • The library holds many different monthly activities for all ages, including year-round preschool story hour.
  • Many manuals of WNY Historical Adventures are available.
  • We are located adjacent to Schoolhouse #8 History Center & Museum.
  • There is an outdoor pavilion for Summer programs.
  • Last and certainly not least, North Collins has a more than attentive and very pleasant staff housed in an area that is small enough so you won’t get lost AND big enough to find what you need.

North Collins Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

The North Collins Public Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

  • North Collins Public Library

    2095 School Street ♦ 716-337-3211

    Library Hours

    Sunday 1:00 - 4:00
    Monday 10:00 - 8:00
    Tuesday 2:00 - 8:00
    Wednesday 2:00 - 8:00
    Thursday CLOSED
    Friday 10:00 - 5:00
    Saturday CLOSED

    The Library will be closed Sunday, August 30 and Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day Weekend.

    Please call the library for more information or to sign-up for any of our programs.

     

    Highlights for July:

    The FeedMore wny farm market truck will NOT be at the library on Friday, July 4, but come to the library parking lot on Friday, July 18 between 11:30 and 12:30 to purchase your fresh produce. The farm market truck will also be here August 1, 15 and 29.

    Summer Reading is here! Join us in our outside pavilion for stories, songs, and crafts every Friday at 11:00 am beginning July 11 through August 15. This program is geared for 3–6-year-olds. Registration is required.

    Did you know that you can earn raffle tickets at the library? Attend a program, take a picture in our photo booth, check out an item from our Library of Things, or read, read, read to earn a ticket to win one of our fabulous prizes. 

    Looking for some fun this summer? Check out a book from our library and receive a lanyard. Then perform tasks to earn a badge. See a staff member at the library for more information.

    Join us for our Annual Hot Dog Roast on Tuesday, August 18 between 4:30 and 6. Then stay for a show by the exciting juggler Jacob Drops at 6:00 pm. Fun for the whole family!

    Check out our recurring programs!

    Mondays

    Virtual and Take-and-Make Craft

    Join us for a bi-weekly craft demonstration on Facebook or Instagram. Stop in during our open hours to pick up craft supplies to make the project at home.

    Kids Book Club

    8–11-year-olds gather on the third Monday of each month at 3:00 pm.  Call or stop by the library to register and pick up this month's read.

    Teen Book Club

    Teens ages 12-18 meet on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.  Call or stop by the library to register and pick up this month's selection.

    Wednesdays

    Chess Club

    Drop in anytime between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm each week to play chess.  All ages and skill levels are welcome. 

     

    Fridays

    ABC Story Time (new session beginning in September)

    Every week at 11:00 join Miss Alice at the window seat to introduce your 2–5-year-old to the alphabet one letter at a time through stories, crafts, and fun!

    Freestyle LEGOs:

    Drop by the library each week between 2 pm and 4 pm to create something spectacular using your imagination and our Legos.

    LEGO Club:

    Come to the Library the second Friday of each month at 3 pm to create a masterpiece based on a pre-selected theme.

     

    LIBRARY OF THINGS 

    Items include: projector, metal detector, Blu-ray player, hand truck, button maker and so much more! These items can be checked out using an adult library card and are available for 7 days.

    Several items available from our Library of Things. Stop in to see us for details, or click this image for the brochure.