Library Info
2341 Main St.
PO Box 470
Collins, NY 14034
United States
The library is located on Main Street (Route 39) in the middle of the block, one-half mile east of Route 62, between Mill Street and School Street. The parking lot is accessible from both Main Street and Mill Street. Wheelchair accessible.
Public Access Computers: 16 desktop computers, including 4 computers for children in the youth area, plus 3 laptop computers. 2 free public scanners, reservation may be required. Printing 10 cents B&W per page, 25 cents color. Microsoft Office 2016 Applications, Internet Access, Access to library databases. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?" Free secure Wi-fi for your own devices.
Black and white copies are available at 15 cents per page.
What's Special About the Collins Library
The library is designated as both a Rural Technology Center and a Pre-Schooler’s Door to Learning. The children’s area features a beautiful "Children of the World" globe-mobile which is suspended over the children’s computer table. Four computers are openly available to children. The library offers a spacious setting and comfortable seating in all areas.
We have concerts in the library nearly every month (check out our calendar for upcoming events). We have a weekly Quilting Club and monthly Movies co-presented with the Collins Seniors, and two monthly Book Clubs plus a new YA Book Club. There are a number of on-going children's activities on our schedule as well!
Interested in visiting with your school or group?
We have a meeting room available for public use.
The Friends of the Collins Library is always looking for new members!
Download the Application, or visit the library for a copy.
Town of Collins Public Library Policies
- Library Policies - (Updated 12/2019) - Please call for more information
System-Wide Policies
The Town of Collins Public Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
What’s Happening
Town of Collins Public Library
Important Update (4/6):
The Collins Library will remain closed in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 until such time as the guidance of the Governor of the State of New York supports reopening.
All library materials have been extended until May 18; however, materials can still be returned to our drop box. We will continue to post resources and engaging digital content on Facebook and our website.
We wish you all health and safety, and we look forward to seeing you when we reopen!
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.
What's next? Our top voted items to be revealed soon!
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April (also check us out and like us on Facebook):
April Programming is currently on hold. We will update this as soon as we are able!
Watch our Facebook Page for upcoming online programming!
Board Info
Town of Collins Public Library Board Info
Annual Report
Board of Trustees
Holly Martindale, President
Elaine Thordahl, Vice President
Edith Schell, Secretary
Becky Jo Summers, Treasurer
Barbara Ferro
David Williams
Robert Gaylord
Cynthia Dishman
Annette Gernatt
Helga Ciminesi
Kimberly Nobles
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
2020 Upcoming Regular Meeting Dates: 6/4, 8/6, 10/8, 12/3
2020 Minutes
- Meeting Minutes 04/02/2020 - Draft
- Meeting Docs - Financials February 2020; 2019 State Report Exec Sum.
- Meeting Transcript
- Meeting Minutes 02/06/2020
- Meeting Minutes - Finance Committee 1/28/2020
- Meeting Minutes -Technology Committee 1/13/2020
- Meeting Minutes - Planning Committee 1/16/2020
- Meeting Minutes - Facilities Committee 1/9/2020
- Resolution 8/8/2019
Bylaws
Bylaws of the Town of Collins Public Library - revised 6/13/2019
Budget
Strategic Plan