Town of Collins Public Library
Library Info
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. Mobile Printing from your phone or other device.
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 (pdf), or visit the library for a copy.
Town of Collins Public Library Policies
- Library Policies (pdf) - (Updated 12/2020) - Please call for more information
System-Wide Policies
What’s Happening
Town of Collins Public Library
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. Call if you'd like to arrange curbside pickup.
Any Returns will be accepted inside the library during open hours or in our drop box at the front of the building 24/7. We can now place holds on items at other libraries for no charge!
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)
2026 Concert Series
June 5 - The Untouchables
July 17 - Skiffle Minstrels
August 7- Blue Mule Duo
September 11 - Creek Bend
October 2 - Paul Zittel & Pure Country
Fridays doors open at 6:30, music at 7 pm
2341 Main St, Collins - 716-532-5129
Co-Sponsored by the Collins Public Library and the Friends of the Collins Public Library
If you need an accommodation please contact the library at least 7 days before the event.
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 2026
- Mondays 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 at 10:30 am Lapsit with Miss Abbie
- Thursday 9/3 at 5 pm - Dino Sun Catchers
- Friday 9/4 at 1 pm Senior Movie: Project Hail Mary (PG-13)
- Monday 9/7 Labor Day - Library Closed
- Thursday 9/10 at 5 pm - Rock Story Time
- Friday 9/11 at 7 pm - Free Concert Blue Mule
- Saturday 9/12 at 11 am - Adult Craft Yarn Pumpkin
- Monday 9/14 at 5 pm - Kids DIY BFG Drink
- Tuesday 9/15 at 5:30 pm - Evening Book Club
- Wednesday 9/16 at 3 pm - Afternoon Crochet
- Monday 9/21 at 11 am - Morning Book Club
- Monday 9/21 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Sailboat Treat
- Tuesday 9/22 at 5:30 pm - Lego Club
- Thursday 9/24 at 5:30 pm - Evening Crochet
- Saturday 9/26 Library @ Collins Fire Hall Craft Show
- Monday 9/28 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Comic Bookmarks
- Thursday 10/1 Book Sale & Bake Sale
- Friday 10/2 Paul Zittel Concert at 7 pm
- Friday 10/2 Last day to buy raffle tickets
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Saturday 10/3 Final Day of Book Sale!
October 2026
- Mondays 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 at 10:30 am Lapsit with Miss Abbie
- Tuesdays 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 at 10:30 am Preschool Story Time with Miss Abbie
- Thursday 10/1 all day - Book Sale & Bake Sale
- Friday 10/2 All day - Book Sale, Bake Sale. Last day to buy raffle tickets.
- Friday 10/2 at 7 pm - Paul Zittel Concert in the Library!
- Saturday 10/3 all day Final Day of Book Sale.
- Monday 10/5 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Cookie Tacos
- Thursday 10/8 at 4 pm - Library Board Regular Meeting
- Friday 10/9 at 1 pm - Senior Movie - Fackham Hall
- Saturday 10/10 at 11 am Adult Craft
- Saturday 10/10 at 1 pm - Pumpkin Story Time
- Monday 10/12 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Apple Nachos
- Tuesday 10/13 at 5:30 pm - Evening Book Club
- Monday 10/19 at 11 am - Morning Book Club
- Monday 10/19 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Spider Cupcakes
- Tuesday 10/20 at 5 or 6 pm Kids Spooky Candy Houses (registration begins 10/1 and ends 10/15).
- Wednesday 10/21 at 3 pm - Afternoon Crochet
- Thursday 10/22 at 5 pm - Sloth Story Time
- Saturday 10/24 at 9:30 am Friends Meeting
- Saturday 10/24 at 1 pm - Halloween Party Story Time
- Sunday 10/25 at 1 pm - Town Halloween Party at the Painter Center with the Collins Regional Historical Society.
- Monday 10/26 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Monster Snack Mix
- Tuesday 10/27 at 5:30 pm - Lego Club
- Thursday 10/29 at 5:30 pm - Evening Crochet
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 10/24 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 9/16 at 3 pm
- Evening Thursday 9/24 at 5:30 pm
- Afternoon Wednesday 10/21 at 3 pm
- Evening Thursday 10/29 at 5:30 pm
For any of our programming, if you require accommodation, please contact the library 7 days before the program.
Check out Collins Library on Compact Civics - Rural Libraries
BTPM https://www.pbs.org/video/the-civic-powerhouse-hiding-in-plain-sight-hint-its-the-library-wxbshu/
BTPM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4Kw6oYRjb0
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!
Board Info
Town of Collins Public Library Board Info
Annual Report
- 2019 Report to the Community (pdf)
- 2020 Report to the Community (pdf)
- 2021 Report to the Community (pdf)
- 2022 Report to the Community (pdf)
- 2023 Report to the Community (pdf)
- 2024 Report to the Community (pdf)
- 2025 Report to the Community (pdf)
Board of Trustees
- Helga Ciminesi, President
- David Williams, Vice President
- Cynthia Dishman, Secretary
- Robert Gaylord, Financial Officer
- Cathleen Allen
- Barbara Ferro
- Kimberly Nobles
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
2026 Upcoming Regular Meeting Dates: Thursdays at 4 pm - 8/11/26, 10/8/26, 12/10/26.
2026
- For October Regular Meeting
- Meeting Pod Policy - draft (pdf) for October Meeting vote
- Special Meeting 9/11/2026 (no quorum) (pdf) - Draft
- Meeting Minutes 8/11/2026 (pdf) - draft
- Meeting Minutes 6/11/2026 (pdf) - draft
- Special Emergency Meeting Minutes 5/11/2026 (pdf)
- Bylaws Committee Meeting Minutes - Bylaws (pdf)
- Special Emergency Meeting Minutes 4/21/2026 (pdf)
- Strategic Planning Committee Minutes 4/21/2026 (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 4/9/2026 (pdf)
- Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 3/26/2026 (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 2/26/2026 (pdf)
- Financial Report December 2025 (pdf), Financial Report January 2026 (pdf)
- GCSD 2025-2026 Tax Funds Budget (pdf) - for April Meeting vote
- Facility Meeting Minutes 1/24/2026 (pdf)
2025
- Meeting Minutes 12/04/2025 (pdf)
- Policy Committee Meeting Minutes 10/28/2025 (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 10/9/2025 (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 8/14/2025 (pdf)
- Facility Committee Meeting Minutes 6/30/2025 (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 6/5/2025 (pdf)
- Finance Committee Meeting Minutes 5/19/2025 (pdf)
- Facility Committee Meeting Minutes 5/12/2025 (pdf)
- Policy Committee Meeting Minutes 5/1/2025 - Bylaws (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 4/3/2025 (pdf)
- February & March 2025 Financial report (pdf)
- Report to community - see above
- 2024 Executive Summary of State Report (pdf)
- Financial Committee Meeting Minutes 3/24/2025 (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 2/6/2025 (pdf)
2024
- Meeting Minutes 12/16/2024 (pdf)
- Facility Committee Meeting Minutes 10/30/2024 (pdf)
- Policy Committee Meeting Minutes 10/17/2024 (pdf)
- Proposed Bylaws (pdf)
- I.B.2 - ToCPL-Public Relations Policy (pdf)
- I.C.1 - ToCPL-Credit Card Policy (pdf)
- I.C.3 - ToCPL-Financial Routine (pdf)
- I.C.7 - ToCPL-Investment Policy (pdf)
- I.C.12 - ToCPL-Purchase Policy (pdf)
- II.B.6 - ToCPL-Rules of Conduct (pdf)
- NYS Open Meetings Law 2024-05 (Pdf) (reference)
- Facility Committee Minutes 10/15/2024 (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 10/3/2024 (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 8/8/2024 (pdf) - for approval
- Meeting Minutes 6/6/2024 - In Library (pdf)
- Financial Report April - May (pdf) - Incorrect - see updated
- Library of Things Circulation Statistics (pdf)
- Bylaws Draft (pdf) for discussion
- Meeting Minutes 5/1/2024 (pdf)- Policy Committee Meeting - In Library
- Bylaws initial draft (pdf) - for discussion at next regular board meeting
- Meeting Minutes 4/4/2024 - Regular Meeting (pdf)- In Library
- Meeting Minutes 2/12/2024 - Financial Committee Meeting (pdf) - In Library
- Meeting Minutes 2/8/2024 - Regular Meeting (pdf) - In Library
2023
- Meeting Minutes 12/7/2023 - Regular Meeting (pdf)- In Library
- Meeting Minutes 10/26/2023 - Policy Committee Meeting (pdf) - In Library
- Policies with proposed changes (see minutes)
- I.A.3 - Ethics Policy (pdf)
- I.B.4 - ToCPL Emergency Procedures - redacted (pdf)
- I.C.11 - ToCPL Procurement Policy (pdf)
- I.D.4 - Nursing Parent's Policy (pdf)
- I.D.5 - Whistleblower Policy (pdf)
- II.B.2 - ToCPL Community Meeting Room Policy (pdf)
- II.B.6 - ToCPL Rules of Conduct (pdf)
- II.C.2 - ToCPL 3D Printer Procedure (pdf)
- Policies with proposed changes (see minutes)
- Meeting Minutes 10/18/2023 - Facility Committee Meeting (pdf) - In Library
- Meeting Minutes 10/5/2023 - Regular Meeting (pdf) - In Library
- Meeting Minutes 8/3/2023 (pdf) - Regular Meeting - In Library - Updated
- Meeting Minutes 6/12/2023 (pdf) - Regular Meeting - In Library
- Meeting Minutes 5/4/2023 - Policy Committee Meeting - Bylaws (pdf)
- Proposed Bylaws changes (pdf) - approved 8/3/2023
- Meeting Minutes 4/18/2023 (pdf)- Regular Meeting - In Library
- Meeting Minute 2/21/2023 - Finance Committee (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 2/2/2023 (pdf) - Regular Meeting - In Library
2022
- Meeting Minutes 12/08/2022 (pdf)- Regular Meeting - In Library
- Meeting Minutes 10/26/2022 - Policies Committee (pdf)
- Proposed Changes (See minutes)
- New Policies
- Meeting Minutes 8/13/2022 (pdf) - Regular Meeting - In Library
- Meeting Minutes 8/4/2022 (pdf) - Regular Meeting - In library
- Meeting Minutes 6/2/2022 Regular Meeting (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 4/28/2022 - Policies Committee (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 4/7/2022 Regular Meeting (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 3/31/2022 - Safety Committee (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 2/17/2022 - Finance Committee (pdf)
- See below for 2022 proposed Discretionary Budget
- Meeting Minutes 2/3/2022 Regular Meeting (pdf)
- Financial Reports: December 2021 (pdf); January 2022 (pdf)
- Meeting Transcript (pdf); See video at https://youtu.be/OGfOrWegHXI
- Meeting Minutes 1/13/22 - Safety Committee (pdf)
2021
- Long Range Plan 2022-2026 (pdf)- Approved at meeting 2/3/2022
- Meeting Minutes 12/16/2021 - Planning Committee (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 12/09/2021 - Regular Meeting (pdf)
- Draft Policies with proposed changes:
- Financial Report October-November 2021 (pdf)
- 2021 Depreciation Schedule (pdf)
- Meeting Transcript (pdf); See video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laqgKXZiJHE
- Meeting Minutes 10/25/2021 - Policy Committee meeting (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 10/7/2021 - Regular Meeting (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 9/1/2021 - Special Meeting (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 8/5/2021 - Regular Meeting (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 7/26/2021 - Safety Committee (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 7/12/2021 - Safety Committee (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 6/28/2021 - Safety Committee (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 6/3/2021 - Regular Meeting (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 5/4/2021 - Finance Committee (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 4/8/2021 - Regular Meeting (pdf)
- Financial Report Feb-Mar 2021 (pdf)
- State Report Executive Summary (pdf)
- For Review: Proposed Budgets - see below
- Meeting Transcript (pdf); See video at https://youtu.be/FWnAeElZQzg
- Meeting Minutes 4/6/2021 - Safety Committee (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 3/25/2021 - Special Meeting (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 3/9/2021 - Planning Committee (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 2/22/2021 - Finance Committee (pdf)
- Draft Local Budget documents will be under Budget, once updates complete
- Meeting Minutes 2/11/2021 (pdf)
- For review is the open meeting policy (see 1/4/2020) and updates to the Micro-Cluster Plan
- Treasurer's Reports November-December 2020, January 2021 (pdf) - corrected
- Meeting Transcript (pdf); See video at https://youtu.be/8iKyLaJE1V4
- Meeting Minutes 2/9/2021 - Safety Committee (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 1/26/2021 - Safety Committee (pdf)
- Meeting Minutes 1/19/2021 - Safety Committee (pdf)
- Microcluster Plan (pdf)- updated
- Meeting Minutes 1/4/2021 - Policy Committee (pdf)
- Open Meeting Policy (pdf) - new policy
2020 Minutes
- 12/19/20 Safety Meeting
- 12/4/20 Regular Meeting
- 11/19/20 Safety Committee
- 11/5/20 Safety Committee
- 10/20/20 Safety Committee
- 10/1/20 Regular Meeting
- 8/25/20 Safety Committee
- 8/6/20 Regular Meeting
- 7/28/20 Safety Committee
- 6/30/20 Safety Committee
- 6/4/20 Regular Meeting
- 5/28/20 Special Meeting
- 4/2/20 Regular Meeting
- Resolution (pdf) 8/8/2019
Bylaws
Bylaws of the Town of Collins Public Library - revised 6/11/2026 (pdf)
Budget
System Budget Information (pdf)
2022 GCSD Tax Levy Detail (pdf) ; 2023 GCSD Tax Levy Detail (pdf) ; 2024 GCSD Tax Levy Detail (pdf); 2025 GCSD Tax Levy Detail (pdf); 2026 GCSD Tax Levy Detail (pdf)
Strategic Plan