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Local Artists Invited To Display Work At Two Events This Spring
Local area artists are encouraged to display their original works in various media at two separate events this spring, sponsored by the Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
Friends Of The Library Book And Tech Sale Held This Weekend
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are holding their annual Book and Tech Sale, beginning today and running through Sunday, Oct. 21. Held in the Library’s Community Room during normal business hours, the sale features a variety of books, CDs, and DVDs at reduced prices.
In conjunction with the sale, the Friends are also hosting their Fall Bake Sale. Held on Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, during regular Library hours, tables will be filled with home baked brownies, cupcakes, cakes, pies, and cookies for purchase.
Proceeds from both sales benefit the Friends’ financial support of the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
Active Shooter Preparedness Program At Library On November 5
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are sponsoring an active shooter preparedness program on Monday, Nov. 5, 7:00 p.m., at the Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
Stamp Exhibition Begins At Library On October 20
For the fourth year in a row, the Friends of the Pennsauken Library and the Merchantville Stamp Club will jointly sponsor a week-long stamp exhibition titled “Knowledge through Books & Stamps” during the stamp collecting month, which is observed every October. The exhibition will be held at the Community Room of the Pennsauken Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., and is open during normal library hours.
An opening ceremony will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Tanya Finney Estrada, the new director of the Pennsauken Free Public Library. The public is invited to attend this special event. Immediately following the opening ceremony, there will be free refreshments of pizza and hoagies for all attendees.
Rowan Paleontologist Gives Special Presentation At Library
On May 12, Dr. Kenneth Lacovara, renowned paleontologist and founding dean of Rowan University’s School of Earth and Environment and director of the Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park in Sewell, N.J., is giving a special presentation based on his book, “Why Dinosaurs Matter,” at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
Squeeze In A Free Concert Today At The Library
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
The Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra (WPAO) is performing a free concert on Saturday, March 10, from 11:00 a.m. to noon in the Community Room.
WPAO is a classical symphonic orchestra made up of 10 highly-accomplished accordionists. With Stanley Darrow as its principal conductor, WPAO features virtuoso artists and guest conductors from around the world, and its concerts have been enjoyed throughout New Jersey and the United States and Europe. The harmonies and musical expertise of the members combine to create a chamber ensemble experience.
The orchestra’s diverse repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary, and their March 10 performance will take the audience on a worldwide tour by representing regions of Europe and Asia that include pieces such as “Irish Suite – Reel and Jig” by Seiber; “Hungarian Dance #5 & #6” by Brahms; “The Italian in Algeria” by Rossini; “In the Mountains of Central Asia” by Borodin; “Santander” by Leutwiler; and “Kalif of Bagdad” by Boieldieu. The concert will end with a spirited performance of “Latina” by Bencriscutto, a composition originally written for a marching band.
So come out and prepare to be spellbound!
Congratulations To The Winners Of Friends Of The Library Raffle
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
The six lucky winners of our fall raffle, who won baskets worth more than $300 each filled with gift cards and other merchandise donated by generous merchants in our area, will be celebrating the holidays in style, no doubt. After treating themselves at local restaurants, maybe some of their winnings will help add a few surprises to their fortunate gift recipients during this upcoming holiday season.
Cookie Sale, Ira’s Tree Of Knowledge Support Pennsauken Library
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
Mother’s Day is coming up and that can mean only one thing: another Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library Cookie Sale, just in time to coddle Mom with sweets as good as if you made them yourself. We’ll open shop at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 in the Library lobby and close at 3:00 p.m. or until we run out of supplies. Cookies are $1 a bag and come in a variety of flavors; and if you’re a member of the Friends, you’ll even get a free bag for showing your membership card. But if you’re not a Friend, why not sign up that day, become a member and get your sign-up bag free?
There are other ways to honor Mom besides cookies. Consider giving her a beautiful brass leaf engraved with her name and a favorite quote or sentiment on Ira’s Tree of Knowledge on the Library lobby wall. It would let not only her but everyone else who passes it realize how special she is. Leaves are available to select, and each is $200. Lifetime members of the Friends are eligible for a 20 percent discount. You’ll find more information in the Ira’s Tree of Knowledge brochure on the lobby desk.
Funds raised by the Friends go to support the Pennsauken Free Public Library with resources and programs not covered in the organization’s operating budget.
Friends Of The Library Offer A Shower Of Events This April
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
April showers will definitely not dampen all the events planned for this month by the Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
