Category Archives: In Books
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.
April Library Events
For Children Accompanied By Their Caregivers:
I Scream for Ice Cream – Thursday, April 2; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
We’ll make ice cream from scratch and decorate our own sundaes. Also, Miss Sonora is leaving the library in just a few days, and she’d love to give you all good-bye hugs! For all ages and families.
LEGO Club – Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Children can build the wild vehicles, buildings and creatures in their imaginations! For all ages.
Little Storytime – Thursday, April 2; 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Join Miss Sonora for her final storytime; it’s perfect for all your little ones! For ages 0-5.
Pajama Storytime – Wednesday, April 1; 7:00-7:30 p.m.
You know you want your kids to read more, and bedtime is the perfect time to make reading a part of your children’s daily activities. To that end, we’re here to help! For ages 2-7.
Pop-Up Play – Thursday, April 2; 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
For babies and toddlers, playing is learning! After our regularly scheduled storytime, join us for educational toys and pop-up books that parents and children can share to foster critical early literacy skills. For ages 0-5.
Storytime – Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21 & 28; 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Miss Susan is leading a weekly storytime for the months of April and May. Join us! For all ages.
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.
February Library Events
For Children Accompanied By Their Caregivers:
Escape to Freedom: Reenactments of Stories from the Underground Railroad – Saturday, Feb. 21; 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Based on the book, “Escape to Freedom,” by Barbara Brooks Simon, local historical interpreter Marilyn Larke will reenact the fictional stories of Callie and William as they escape to freedom and fall in love. Join us for book giveaways, a craft, and refreshments in this very special program. For ages 5 and up.
Find Literary Love At The Library
February is here, and the pre-spring romance is coming up fast! Of course, not everyone wants chocolates, wine, or candle lit dinners, but would rather have a nice, romantic evening curled up with a good book.
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.
Library Spotlights Care Package Program, Red Scarf Project
When foster children turn 18, they are shut out of the foster care system and no longer receive support because at that point they are legally adults. Foster Care to Success (FC2S) has been working since 1981 to provide a support system to new adults who have left the foster care system. FC2S is the oldest and largest national non-profit organization working with college bound foster youth. Annually, some 5,000 former foster care students turn to them for help.
