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.
September 2025 Programs
- Mondays 9/8, 15, 22 at 10:30 am Lapsit with Miss Abbie
- Wednesday, 9/3 at 3:30 pm Kids DIY Pencil Topper
- Thursday 9/4 at 5:30 pm Suzanne Martin Author Talk
- Friday 9/5 at 1 pm Senior Movie - Broke
- Monday 9/8 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Teddy Snack
- Tuesday 9/9 at 5:30 pm - Evening Book Club
- Thursday 9/11 at 3:30 pm - Fall Art Buffet
- Saturday 9/13 at 11 am - Adult Craft
- Saturday 9/13 at 1 pm - Apple Story Time
- Monday 9/15 at 11 am - Morning Book Club
- Monday 9/15 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Snack Cone
- Wednesday 9/17 at 3 pm - Afternoon Crochet
- Thursday 9/18 at 5:30 pm - Evening Crochet
- Thursday 9/18 at 6 pm Autumn Story Time
- Monday 9/22 at 5 pm Kids DIY Snack on a stick
- Thursday 9/25 thru 9/27 Book Sale - library open hours
- Friday 9/25 at 7 pm - Paul Zittel & Pure Country- Free Concert in the library!
- Tuesday 9/30 at 5:30 pm - Lego Club
October 2025 Programs
- Mondays 10/6, 20, 27 at 10:30 am Lapsit with Miss Abbie
- Thursday 10/2 at 4 pm Library Board Meeting - rescheduled to 10/9 at 5 pm
- Thursday 10/2 at 5:30 pm Kids DIY Coffee Scrub
- Friday 10/3 at 1 pm - Senior Movie - Sinners
- MOnday 10/5 at 5 pm - Kids DIY M&M Treat
- Thursday, 10/9 at 4 pm Fall Fuse Beads
- Saturday 10/11 at 9:30 am Friends Meeting
- Saturday 10/11 at 11 am Adult Craft Glass Pumpkins
- Saturday 10/11 at 1 pm Leaf Story Time
- Monday 10/13 at 5 pm Kids DIY Pony Bead Flower Bracelet
- Tuesday 10/14 at 5:30 pm Evening Book Club - The Women
- Wednesday 10/15 at 3 pm Afternoon Crochet
- Saturday 10/18 at 11 am Halloween Party
- Monday 10/20 at 11 am Morning Book Club - Today will be different
- Monday 10/20 at 5 pm Kids DIY Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Tuesday 10/21 at 4:45 p Kids Spooky Graham House Construction - registration opens 10/1
- Thursday 10/23 at 5:30 pm Evening Crochet
- Tuesday 10/28 at 5:30 pm Lego Club
- Sunday 10/26 at 1 pm - Town Halloween Party at the LK PAINTER CENTER!
- Thursday 10/30 at 6 pm Pumpkin Story Time
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.
Adult Programs
- Friends of the Library meeting Saturday 10/11 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 10/15 at 3 pm
- Evening Thursday 10/23 at 5:30 pm
- Afternoon Wednesday 11/19 at 3 pm
- Evening Thursday 11/20 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!