Category Archives: Friends of the Library
Friends Of The Library Have One Busy Fall
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
September is quickly shaping up to be one really busy month. In addition to all the programs and events mentioned in last month’s article, the Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library have added a few more.
Library Patrons Can Borrow Passes To Local Museums
Enjoy family time at area museums and more when you use the Library’s new Museum Pass Program, courtesy of the Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
Friends Of The Library Sponsor Variety Of Fall Events
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
The Friends of the Library are hosting a variety of programs to be held after Labor Day.
The AARP bilingual Smart Driver Course is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 29-30 in the Library’s Community Room. Held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. each day, participants need to attend both days in order to receive a certificate for a possible 5 percent discount from your insurance company. Best to check with them first, however, to see if you’re eligible. And in honor of Spanish Heritage Month, the price for the course has been reduced to $10.00 for all participants, regardless of whether you’re an AARP member or not.
Reflection On A 20-Year Community Friendship With The Pennsauken Library
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian
Unless you are a teenager, or not much past, 20 years doesn’t seem to be a very historic period of time looking back. On the other hand, yesterday’s news is already history. It all depends on perspective and the relative significance of events. Measured by these factors, the founding of the Friends of Pennsauken Free Public Library is historic, because of the fundamental worth to our community of the Library itself. In these years of challenge for our local public institutions, it is all the more so.
Friends Of Library Congratulate Poetry Contest Winners
Winners of the 16th annual Mary W. Levin Poetry Contest
The six judges had a tough time choosing the best from among the 341 entries – nearly 100 more than last year – in the Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library’s 15th annual Mary W. Levin Poetry Contest. Students from six Pennsauken schools participated, along with several home-schooled poets and a baker’s dozen of adult entries rounding out the pack. Not only were the poems themselves creative, but equally so were the “vehicles” they came on: literally all sizes and shapes ranging from 5” x 6” scrap paper to an 8” construction paper fir tree. Several even came with accompanying drawings on extra-large 11” x 17” sheets!
Poetry Contest Submissions Due May 1
Submissions for the Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library’s 15th annual poetry contest are due by May 1 at the Pennsauken Library circulation desk; they can also be mailed to Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110. Please keep in mind that no submissions will be returned.
The contest is open to all residents of Pennsauken and Merchantville. There can be only one entry per person and applicants cannot have won in the previous two years. All entries must be original works and not previously submitted for print or electronic publication. A completed submission form must be attached to each poem. Winners will be notified and are expected to attend an award reception on June 3 to receive their prize.
Friends Of The Library Art Show This Month
Here’s the final tally of all workshops taking place during our Art Show and Sale, running April 19-26:
- Sunday, April 19, 1:30–3:30 p.m., “Watercolor;” and 3:30–4:30 p.m., “Introduction to Digital Photography
- Tuesday, April 21, 1:00–3: 00 p.m., “Pressed Flowers”
- Wednesday, April 22, 7:00 p.m., “Picture Framing Made Easy and Done Right”
- Thursday, April 23, 1:00–3:00 p.m., “Hand Applique Quilt Project”
- Saturday, April 25, 1:00–3:00 p.m., “Stained Glass Mosaic”
- Sunday, April 26, 2:00–4:00 p.m., “Meet the Artists Reception and Sale”
Since all workshops have limited space, please remember to sign up at the Library’s circulation desk to assure a space. All children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session.
Friends Of The Library Art Show And Poetry Contest This Spring
Local artists still have time to put the finishing touches on their art projects to meet the deadline for the Friends of the Free Public Library’s Art Show and Sale. Submissions can be dropped off on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Friday, April 17 from 12:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Workshops And Artists And Fun, Oh My!
There’s a lot to be said for traditions. We look forward to them because they’re comfortable year after year. But when we add a little pizzazz here and there without changing the basics everyone knows and looks forward to, those traditions become a little different and a little more interesting each year.
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Library annual art show certainly qualifies as a tradition now, and last month we gave you the basics: the what, when, why and where of the show. Now here’s the pizzazz: the little extras that’ll make this year’s show stand out.
In a word, it’s workshops! Workshops, workshops, workshops! For all the would-be impressionists out there who want to hone their painting skills, Fran Bennett will be offering a watercolor workshop on Sunday, April 19 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the library’s community room. Don your smocks and berets and plan to join her for some artistic techniques and insights.
How About A Big Smile For The Friends Of The Library?
…A big AmazonSmile, that is.
With the holiday season rushing at us with breakneck speed, no doubt many of us will be taking advantage of online shopping to beat the crowds and cut down on the hassle. So here’s a way to make those online clicks do double duty, and net the Friends of the Pennsauken Free Library .05 percent of what you’ve spent, at no cost to you!
