Category Archives: Friends of the Library
Accordion Concert, Holiday Cookie Sales And More, Courtesy Of The Friends
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
A must-attend event to help everyone enter into the holiday spirit will be our accordion concert, compliments of the Westmont Accordion Club, on Thursday, Dec. 13, 7:00 p.m., in the Library’s Community Room. The ensemble is comprised of a dozen amateur musicians passionate about the accordion. They’ll play a variety of holiday selections, as well as Broadway show tunes and a few sing-a-longs.
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.
Zinburger Dine And Donate Benefits Pennsauken Free Public Library
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
By bringing this flyer with you to Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar in Cherry Hill on Sept. 25, a portion of the proceeds from your meal will benefit the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
Due to the success of last year’s Dine to Donate event at Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar, we’re holding a repeat performance on Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. and you’re all invited! Flyers will be available at the Library, so grab a couple for yourself and your friends and show them to the server when you order. That way, the Friends will get back 20 percent of your sales at absolutely NO cost to you. It’s on the restaurant. Whatever profits we make from this win-win evening will of course help the library, as do all our events. Zinburger is located at the Towne Place at Garden State Park, 923 Haddonfield Rd., Cherry Hill. If we all plan to go there really hungry, we can help make this Dine to Donate even more successful than last year!
Friends Celebrate Poetry Contest Winners
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
This year’s winners of the annual Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library’s poetry contest.
Winners of the Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library’s Mary Levin Poetry Contest got to read their creations at the annual awards night last month and currently have their poems on display in the Library lobby. In all, our 15 winners came from a varied group: five from Carson Elementary School; one from Ben Franklin Elementary School; two from Howard M. Phifer Middle School; two from the Pennsauken Intermediate School; two from Pennsauken High School; two home-schooled students; and one adult.
This year’s winners were Tovias Bibelheimer, with “Flowers;” Frankie Henderson, with “Love;” Bella Sanchez, with “Red;” Giana Nesmith, with “Summer;” Adrianna Corrado, with “What is Red?;” Jabari Sonnebeyatta, with “Vicious Eaters;” Maggie Bibelheimer, with “Easter Candy;” Christopher Allen, with “Math;” Dyannalee Molina, with “Not Saying;” Angeli Alvarado, with “Why does it have to be me?;” Stephanie Nguyen, with “Hope;” Denise Palmero, with “Jonathan C.;” Kayla Darby, with “Out of the Darkness and into the Light;” Dairon Estevaz, with “Sparks;” and John Hoenig, with “Amputation of the Heart.”
Congratulation to all of these creative folks! We’re already looking forward to next year’s competition.
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.
Friends Of The Library Art Show Held This Month
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
We hope you’ve been preparing an entry for our annual Art Show, coming up on April 22 and culminating with a “Meet the Artist” reception on the 29th. The show is open to all artists presently living in Pennsauken and Merchantville in two divisions: students in grades 8 – 12 and adults. Submissions in all media: drawing, painting, photography, three-dimensional, fabric art, etc., completed within the last three years are acceptable, but only two per person. Each entry must be ready to hang or display – and please, no wet paint! Hanging works should be no larger than approximately 30” x 36,” including the frame; and all entries must display an identification card you can find in the informational flyer on the Library lobby desk. Entries may be priced for sale, although they are not required to be; a donation of 20 percent to the Friends of any sale item is requested. Entries must be brought to the Library on Thursday, April 19, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., or Friday, April 20, from noon to 5:30 p.m. and picked up after the reception on Sunday, April 29, at 4:30 p.m.
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!
Friends Of The Library Sponsors Free Yoga Sessions, Concert, And More
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
In addition to the return of spring – finally – there’s a lot going on elsewhere with the Friends that you’ll want to get in on.
First off, there are four free yoga sessions to help everyone limber up and get in shape for the new season. They’ll be held the first four Thursdays in March from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. All levels of yoga practitioners are welcome, pros and newcomers alike, so just bring your mat or use one of ours, dress comfortably, and get ready for some stretching and relaxation.
Squeeze In A Free Concert
Also in March, you’ll want to attend our amazing free concert from the Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra (WPAO) 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!
