Town of Collins Public Library

Library of Things:

Check out what's available through our catalog! 

Check out more than just books! Borrow a metal detector, tennis set, and more! Items must be borrowed from and returned to the Collins Library with an Adult card. Call for more details. 

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January

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Click here for a copy of our January Events Calendar

Call or stop in to sign up for any of these programs!

Ongoing Events

• Quilting with Florence, Wednesdays at 10:30 am Come join these knowledgeable ladies as they work on projects!
• Lap Sit with Miss Abbie: Mondays Jan. 6-27 at 10:30 am – A great early literacy experience for children ages 6 – 24 months with a caregiver. Join us for songs, finger plays, and nursery rhymes. Registration requested.
• Toddler Time: Fri.’s Jan. 3, 10, 17 at 10:30 am – Children 2-5 years. Stories, games, crafts & fun! Registration required.
• Toddler Time: Fri’s Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14 at 10:30 am– Children 2-5 years. Stories, games, crafts & fun! Registration required.
• Book a Technology trainer - Call library for available dates and times. Want some help getting started with tech, learn to use the 3D printer, or try Virtual reality? Call to set up a 1-on-1 appointment!

Children and Family Events

• Spaghetti Story Hour:  Thursday, Jan. 2 at 6 pm – Make a yummy treat! Registration required and limited. Ages 3-10.
• Craft Club: Monday, Jan. 6^th at 6 pm. Ages 4-12. This Month’s theme: Snowman! Registration required.
• Tinkering in the Library: Saturday Jan. 11^th at 12 pm - Families with children ages 1-12 will have fun building & playing.
• Winnie the Pooh Honey Slime: Thursday, Jan. 16 5-6:30 pm. Drop in to make slime!
• Winnie the Pooh and Make Craft: Saturday, Jan. 18^th any time! Drop in to get a craft to celebrate Pooh bear!
• Lego Club: Tuesday, Jan 28^th at 6:30 pm – We bring the Legos, you bring the creativity! Ages 4-12.

YA Events:

• RPG Club: Saturdays Jan. 11 & 18 at 11 am – 3 pm & 27^th 10 am – 5 pm: Ready your D20 and come play games with us! Best for ages 12-18. Snacks provided.
• YA Writing Club Thursday, Jan. 9^th at 6 pm. Special Guests: Kate Karyus Quinn and Sandi Van! Each month features an interaction with someone working in the publishing field! For ages 13-20. Registration required and limited.
• YA Book Club: Thursday, Jan. 30^th at 6:30 pm. Read this month’s book, The Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve and join us for a discussion! Pizza and pop provided.
• YA Art Club: Tuesday, Jan. 21^st at 6:30 pm Ages 10-20 – Love to draw, paint and create? Then this is for you! The club will meet with Illustrator Kristin Dudish to learn about illustration and publishing. Registration required and limited.

Adult Events

• Senior Movie: The Lion King Fri. Jan. 3^rd at 1 pm. Free movie! Co-Sponsored by the Collins 50+ Seniors
• Intro to Windows 10 Free Computer Class: Saturday, Jan. 4 at 12 pm. Learn how to make the most of Windows 10. Registration required and limited.
• Evening Book Club: Tues., Jan. 14^th at 5:30 pm– We will discuss The Snowman by Jo Nesbo.
• Adult Craft Fun: Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1 pm – Valentines. We provide the materials, and you make a special craft! Ages 18+, registration required and limited.
• Morning Book Club: Monday Jan. 13 at 11 am – We will discuss The Underground railroad by Colson Whitehead. Request a copy.  

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February (also check us out and like us on Facebook):

Call or stop in to sign up for any of these programs!

February Events Calendar coming soon!

Children and Family Events

• Take Your Child to the Library Day! Saturday, Feb 1^st – all day. Stop in for special events throughout the day!
• Craft Club: Monday, Feb. 3^rd at 6 pm. Ages 4-12. This Month’s theme: Children’s Stories! Registration required.
• Tinkering in the Library: Saturday Feb. 8^th at 12 pm - Families with children ages 1-12 will have fun building & playing.
• Family Movie: Abominable: Tuesday, Feb. 18^th at 6 pm - Come for popcorn and a great movie!
• Mixed-Up Fairy Tales Story Hour:  Thursday, Feb. 20^th at 6 pm – Mixed up Fairy Tales! Registration required and limited. Ages 3-10.
• Family Movie: Toy Story 4 – Friday Feb. 21^st at 2 pm – Come for popcorn and fun!
• Lego Club: Tuesday, Feb. 25^th at 6:30 pm – We bring the Legos, you bring the creativity! Ages 4-12.

YA Events:

• YA RPG Club: Saturday Feb 1^st 11 am – 3 pm & Tuesday 18^th 10 am – 5 pm: Ready your D20 and come play games with us! Best for ages 12-18. Snacks provided. Registration required and limited.
• YA Writing Club Thursday, Feb. 6^th at 6 pm. Special Guests: Victoria Hanley! Each month features an interaction with someone working in the publishing field! For ages 13-20. Registration required and limited.
• YA Art Club: Tuesday, Feb. 11^th at 6:30 pm Ages 10-20 – Love to draw, paint and create? Then this is for you! The club will meet with Illustrator Kristin Dudish to learn about illustration and publishing. Registration required and limited.
• YA Writing Drop-in Session: Saturday Feb. 15^th 11 am – 3 pm – Come work on your story, ask for help or feedback.
• YA Book Club: Thursday, Feb, 27^th at 6:30 pm. Read this month’s book, The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, and join us for a discussion! Pizza and pop provided.

Ongoing Events

• Quilting with Florence, Wednesdays at 10:30 am:  Come join these knowledgeable ladies as they work on projects!
• Lap Sit with Miss Abbie: Mondays Feb 3, 10, & 24 at 10:30 am – A great early literacy experience for children ages 6 – 24 months with a caregiver. Join us for songs, finger plays, and nursery rhymes. Registration requested.
• Toddler Time: Fri’s Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14 at 10:30 am– Children 2-5 years. Stories, games, crafts & fun! Registration required.
• Toddler Time: Fri’s Feb. 28, Mar. 6, & 13 at 10:30 am– Children 2-5 years. Stories, games, crafts & fun! Registration required.

Adult Events

• NEW! Crochet Club: Tuesday Feb. 4^th 6-7:30 pm. Join us the first Tuesday of each month to work on a project, ask for help, or just learn something new! Bring a project, or borrow a pattern. Drop in anytime during the session.
• Library Board Meeting:  Thursday, Feb. 6^th at 6 pm – Open to the public.
• Senior Movie: Downton Abbey Friday Feb 7^th at 1 pm. Free movie! Co-Sponsored by the Collins 50+ Seniors
• Morning Book Club: Monday Feb 10^th at 11 am – We will discuss The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. Request a copy at the desk.
• Evening Book Club: Tues., Feb 11^th at 5:30 pm– We will discuss Brain on Fire by Susannah Callahan. Request a copy.
• Intro to Windows 10 Free Computer Class: Saturday, Feb 13^th at 5:30 pm. Learn how to edit digital photos. Registration required and limited.
• Adult Craft Fun: Saturday, Feb 29^th at 11 am or 1 pm – Calligraphy. We provide the materials, and you make a special craft! Ages 18+, registration required and limited.

Book a Technology trainer

Call library for available dates and times. Want some help getting started with tech, learn to use the 3D printer, or try Virtual reality? Call to set up a 1-on-1 appointment!