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 - Creekbend
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.
June 2026
- Mondays 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 at 10:30 am Lapsit with Miss Abbie
- Tuesdays 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 at 10:30 am - Preschool Story Time
- Tuesday 6/2 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Cucumber Snack
- Thursday 6/4 at 6 pm Oscar the Grouch Story Time
- Friday 6/5 at 1 pm - Senior Movie - Song Sung Blue
- Friday 6/5 at 7 pm - FREE CONCERT - The Untouchables - Doors open at 6:30
- Tuesday 6/9 at 5:30 pm - Evening Book Club
- Thursday 6/11 at 4 pm - Library Board Meeting
- Thursday 6/11 at 5 pm - Kids DIY No Bake PB Cookies
- Saturday 6/13 at 11 am - Hot Dog Roast Fundraiser - Special Events all day!
- Monday 6/15 at 11 am Morning Book Club
- Monday 6/15 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Father's Day Craft
- Tuesday 6/16 at 5:30 pm - Pond Exploration with NYS Parks - registration required
- Wednesday 6/17 at 3 pm Afternoon Crochet
- Thursday 6/18 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Garfield Craft
- Friday 6/19 - CLOSED - Juneteenth
- Saturday 6/20 at 11 am - Adult Craft - Wooden Flag
- Saturday 6/20 at 1 pm - Contrast Art Program
- Thursday 6/25 at 3 pm - Family Movie Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Thursday 6/25 at 5:30 pm Evening Crochet
- Monday 6/29 at 5 pm - Summer Reading Kick off!
- Tuesday 6/30 at 5:30 pm - Lego Club
July 2026
- Mondays 7/6, 7/13, 7/27 at 10:30 am Lapsit with Miss Abbie
- Wednesday 7/1 at 3:30 pm - Kids Wooden Flag Craft
- Thursday 7/2 at 3 pm - Family Movie: GOAT
- Friday 7/3 at 1 pm Senior Movie: Rental Family (PG-13)
- Saturday 7/4 - Library Closed Independence Day
- Monday 7/6 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Dino Resist Painting
- Tuesday 7/7 at 5 pm - Dino Bag Decorating
- Wednesday 7/8 at 3:30 pm Kid Painting Art Show Sign up
- Thursday 7/9 at 3 pm - Family Movie: Dinosaur
- Saturday 7/11 at 11 am - Adult Craft
- Saturday 7/11 at 1 pm - Dino Christmas in July Story Time
- Saturday 7/11 at 5-9 pm - Liberty Fest in Collins Town Park
- Monday 7/13 at 11 am - Morning Book Club
- Monday 7/13 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Dino Sensory Bottles
- Tuesday 7/14 at 4 pm - Dino Diamond Art
- Tuesday 7/14 at 5:30 pm - Evening Book Club
- Wednesday 7/15 at 3 pm - Afternoon Crochet
- Thursday 7/16 at 3 pm - Family Movie: Hoppers
- Friday 7/17 at 3:30 pm - Friendship Bracelets
- Friday 7/17 at 7 pm - Free Concert The Skiffle Minstrels
- Saturday 7/18 at 10 am - Book a Tech Trainer
- Saturday 7/18 11 am - 4 pm - Car Show @ Collins Center Park with Historical Society
- Monday 7/20 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Dino Break Eggs
- Tuesday 7/21 at 6 pm - Dino Sports Story Time
- Thursday 7/23 at 3 pm - Family Movie: The Good Dinosaur
- Thursday 7/23 at 5:30 pm - Evening Crochet
- Saturday 7/25 10 am - 12 pm - Donation Drop off day
- Monday 7/27 at 5 pm - Kids DIY Dino Trinket Dish
- Tuesday 7/28 at 5:30 pm - Lego Club
- Wednesday 7/29 at 3:30 pm - After Buffet
- Thursday 7/30 at 3 pm - Family Movie: Zootopia 2
- Thursday 7/30 at 6 pm - Adopt a Dino Story Time
- Friday 7/31 Kids Art Show Entries Due
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 8/29 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 6/17 at 3 pm
- Evening Thursday 6/25 at 5:30 pm
- Afternoon Wednesday 7/15 at 3 pm
- Evening Thursday 7/23 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
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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!