Category Archives: In Books
Friends Of The Library Bake Sale On February 3
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
What’re you doing Saturday, Feb. 3? Well, we’ll be holding another of our famous bake sales in the Pennsauken Free Public Library lobby prior to Valentine’s Day, so you can stock up on sweets for your sweet. Cookies, brownies, cupcakes, cakes, and pies filled our tables at the last sale and made a lot of visitors to the library very happy. And don’t forget that if you’re a member of the Friends of the Library, you’ll get a freebie when you show your membership card. The sale starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m., or earlier if we run out of baked goods.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Festival Comes to Pennsauken
The Pennsauken Free Public Library is proud to be chosen as host of the third annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Festival. Sponsored by the Asian American Alliance in South Jersey, the festival, which runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, celebrates the rich culture heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in South Jersey and the United States.
Friends Of The Library Offer Something Special For Your Valentine
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are hosting two events on Saturday, Feb. 11, where patrons can pick up something special for their Valentines.
John Patane, Former Director Of Pennsauken Library
John Patane, former director of the Pennsauken Free Public Library, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was 78.
Patane was the beloved husband of Rosanne, devoted father of Kevin (Rebecca) and Jenny (Eric), and loving grandfather of Christopher and Michael. He is also survived by sister, Ann, and several nieces and nephews.
John was born and raised in Canastota, N.Y. He was a graduate of Villanova University and Syracuse University, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Library Science.
John served as library director in various locations, most recently at the Pennsauken Free Public Library in Pennsauken, N.J.
Pennsauken Free Public Library Eliminates Overdue Fines
The Pennsauken Free Public Library is now officially fine-free! As of Monday, April 4, the library will no longer charge daily overdue fines for items, and previous fines accrued for overdue materials will be removed from patrons’ records. The library’s mission is to provide free and open access to information, services, technology, and programming. By removing the barrier to access created by fines, the library can further its mission and better meet the needs of the community.
Remembering Stephanie D’Angelico
The staff and board of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are heartbroken to share the news that Stephanie D’Angelico, our beloved colleague of 25 years, has died after a years-long battle with cancer. She bore it all with grace, good humor, and determination.
New Jersey Makers Day Weekend At Pennsauken Free Public Library
New Jersey Makers Day (NJMD) is an annual celebration of all things “making” at libraries all throughout the state. From science experiments and computers, to arts and crafts, NJMD aims to connect people from all walks of life through STEM, fun and learning of making and creativity. On Friday, March 19, and Saturday, March 20, the Pennsauken Free Public Library is hosting a variety of special events and activities.
Lemonade 4 Change To Help Increase Diversity Of Library Materials
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Lemonade 4 Change fundraiser originally scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, has moved to Sunday, Aug. 30. The location and times remain the same.
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
Life has given us quite a few lemons lately; so the old saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” couldn’t be truer this year. The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are hoping to make a different kind of lemonade this month, and we hope you’ll be there to help out.
Lemonade 4 Change is a way some communities have raised money to provide their public libraries with funding to enhance and increase their collections of books on diversity for all ages. Our way of looking at life these days has definitely changed; and the events of the past few weeks have shown that how we look at cultural diversity is also different. The planning committee for the event is made up of residents who represent the diversity of our community, including the organizers of the Black Lives Matter event Pennsauken held in early June.
Lemonade 4 Change is a two-part fundraiser: one virtual and one physical. The virtual lemonade stand will solicit monetary donations online, including on Facebook and on the Friends’ website at Pennsaukenlibraryfriends.org. Our physical stands will be drive-through, no contact events to be held in several locations throughout the community. Social distancing will of course be observed by the volunteers; and the lemonade stands set up will be in compliance with CDC guidelines for health and safety:
- Sunday, Aug. 23, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
- UPDATED: Sunday, Aug. 30, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., PYAA Soccer Complex, 6730 Westfield Ave.
- Saturday, Sept. 5, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Rain Date: Sunday, Sept. 6), G.H. Carson Elementary, 4150 Garfield Ave.
- Saturday, Sept. 12, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Rain Date: Sunday, Sept. 13) Delair Elementary School, 850 Derousse Ave.
Our goal is $4,500; we hope these events will make a difference to everyone in our community and add to our wonderful Library’s collection of up-to-the-minute books, eBooks, and audio books to help us all through these times. We look forward to your participation as well and count on your support.
Thank you and as always, stay safe and well.
Friends Of The Library Hold Annual Poetry Contest
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are still holding their annual poetry contest!
Winners will receive prizes and certificates via U.S. Mail mid-May.
First place in each category wins a $25 Visa gift card from Republic Bank. Second place in each category wins $10 cash.
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.
