Category Archives: Friends of the Library
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friends Of The Library Hold Fundraiser, Art Show
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library will be the beneficiary of a “Dine to Donate” fundraiser food extravaganza on Wednesday, April 17, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Silver Diner, 2131 Rt. 38 in Cherry Hill, across from the Cherry Hill Mall. Bring your appetite and as many friends as you want; let the servers know you’re there for the Friends of Pennsauken Library; and 20 percent of your total bill will be donated to the Friends at no cost to you.
Art Show Held April 29 – May 5
Art projects are soon due for our annual Art Show and Sale, held April 29 through May 5. Entries will be accepted at the Library for all art work on Thursday, April 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; and on Friday, April 26, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Art projects fall into many categories – charcoal, pastels, watercolor, oils, fabric, wood, metal, papier-mâché – so take your pick. All entries will be on display in the Community Room throughout the week during regular library hours, culminating in a Meet the Artist reception on Sunday, May 5, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Participating artists must be residents of Pennsauken or Merchantville in age groups from eighth grade through adult. You can find all the particulars of getting your entry ready for the show in the Art Show booklet on the lobby desk.
While all the art projects remain on display throughout Art Week, we have a wonderful repertoire of workshops and how-to sessions scheduled. They’ll all take place in the Community Room as well. Be sure to register for each workshop you’ll be attending on the sign-up sheet at the Circulation Desk, though; space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Here’s what’s planned:
Wine And Cheese Tasting, Art Exhibition Held On May 19
On Sunday, May 19, the Strain Estate, better known as Inglesby & Sons Funeral Home, will be hosting a special fundraiser for the Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library: a wine and cheese tasting event along with a silent art auction, all of which will raise funds for the Library’s very popular Museum Pass program.
Friends Of The Library Holds Bake Sale On February 9
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
Prepare to indulge your sweet tooth at our upcoming bake sale on Saturday, Feb. 9, in the Library lobby. We’ll get started at 11:00 a.m. and go until 3:00 p.m., or until we run out of goodies, whichever comes first. You probably noticed that this is a bake sale, not simply a cookie sale, as we’ve held over the last year or so. So many people asked for brownies or cakes or nut breads at our previous “cookie” sales that it only made sense for us to offer whatever treats our creative bakers decide to bring us. So come early to get the best selection!
