Town of Collins Public Library
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We are open to the public. If you want to arrange for curbside pick up, give us a call!
Hours are
Monday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday Closed
You must bring photo ID or your library card to check out items.
We can now place holds on items at other libraries for no charge!
Any Returns will be accepted inside the library during open hours or in our drop box at the front of the building 24/7.
Book donations are accepted Memorial Day through Labor Day. Please call if you have a large donation and need assistance unloading your vehicle. We cannot accept encyclopedias, text books, or items that are damaged or moldy.
Meeting Room Policy (pdf) and Application (pdf)
Programming
Kids & Family Programs
Awesome Take & Makes will be available every week! Check Facebook for a demo each Monday, and stop in to pick up a kit while supplies last!
Monthly Scavenger Hunts - Come do a scavenger hunt through the children's area. Find all the clues and bring it up to the desk for a prize. Best for ages 5-12.
May 2025 Programs
- Friday 5/2 at 1 pm - Senior Movie - Conclave
- Saturday 5/3 at 12 pm - Crafternoon
- Mondays 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 at 10:30 am Lapsit with Miss Abbie
- Tuesday 5/6 at 5:30 pm - Kids DIY Lemonade
- Thursday 5/8 at 5:30 pm - Kids DIY Chocolate Parfait
- Saturday 5/10 at 9:30 am - Friends of the Library Meeting
- Saturday 5/10 at 11 am - Adult Craft
- Saturday 5/10 at 1 pm - Mother's Day Party
- Monday 5/12 at 5:30 pm - Kids DIY Mini Apple Pie
- Tuesday 5/13 at 5:30 pm Evening Book Club - The Power
- Wednesday 5/14 - Teen Take and make crafts available
- Thursday 5/15 at 6 pm - Star Wars Story Time
- Monday 5/19 at 11 am - Morning Book Club - Things You Save in a Fire
- Tuesday 5/20 at 6 pm - Bee Story Time
- Wednesday 5/21 at 3 pm - Afternoon Crochet
- Saturday 5/24 at 1 pm - Family Movie - Sonic 3
- Monday 5/26 Library Closed - Memorial Day
- Tuesday 5/27 at 5:30 pm - Lego Club
- Thursday 5/29 at 5:30 pm - Evening Crochet
- Friday 5/30 at 7 pm - Kokomo Time Band - Free Concert in the library!
Young Adult Programming
- Teen Book Bundles - NEW! Enjoy a box full of specially selected Library Books, along with snacks and other surprises. Return the books and box after 3 weeks, and keep everything else. Sign up by filling out form here before the first of each month. For grades 7-12.
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Monthly Teen Take & Make Craft - Available at the desk
- April 12th - DIY Tassel
- May 14th - Origami Flower
- June 11 - No Sew Pillow
Adult Programs
- Friends of the Library meeting Saturday 5/10/2025 at 9:30 am - Come learn how to help the library and support upcoming programs.
- Collins Crochet now has 2 sessions! Registration required and limited for each.
- Afternoon Wednesday 5/21 at 3 pm
- Evening Thursday 5/29 at 5:30 pm
- Afternoon Wednesday 6/18 at 3 pm
- Evening Thursday 6/26 at 5:30 pm
For any of our programming, if you require accommodation, please contact the library 7 days before the program.
Library of Things:
Check out what's available through our catalog!
Our next items selected by our patrons are on their way and will be added to the collection soon!
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.
Check out Facebook or YouTube Library of Things as we demo many of our items.
What's next? We're working on new ideas!
Chromebook and Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending
New!
Come check out a Chromebook and Wi-Fi hotspot to for free internet from home!
Request it with your Library Card and PIN through the catalog.
Check out period is 1 week, you can connect the Chromebook or your home devices to the hotspot. Children 16 and younger need internet permission on their library card and a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Call for more details. Must be picked up from and returned to owning library.
Sports Equipment Lending Program:
Now you can check out sports equipment through the Library!
We have kids sized lacrosse and basketball kits available for check out, free with a library card. (Best for ages 5+)
Sponsored by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, and winner if the 2021 Penguin Random House Library award for Innovation.
*Parent or guardian must sign a waiver and be present the first time equipment is borrowed. Equipment must be borrowed from and returned to our library. Equipment available for individuals, groups, and camps.
More info available here:
Snowshoe Kit Soccer Kit
Badminton Kit
Check out our YouTube Page for programs
The Friends of the Collins Library are always looking for new members! Ask for an application in the library!