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2/22: Unity Bracelets (All Ages): Children and teens are invited to create their own Unity Bracelets. Participants will learn the cultural significance of colors and symbols associated with African heritage while making a bracelet that represents togetherness and pride.
2/19: Black History Month Musical Performance: Sadia Taylor (All Ages) Join us to listen to the musical stylings of Sadia Taylor in the Cultural Center at 6:00pm. Her music is woven with spoken-word narration, historical context, and emotional through-lines that connect past to present.
2/28: Special Black History Month DIY Saturday: Sweet Potato Cheesecakes (Ages 13- up) Join us to make sweet potato cheesecake in honor of civil rights activists Mary McLeod Bethune and Georgia Gilmore, whose sweet potato pies supported the civil rights movement. Participants must register in person, and a $5 registration fee is due at sign-up.
Valentine's Day Bake Sale, Sat, Feb 14 from 10am to 4pm in the cafe area!
2/28: Pokémon-Palooza (All Ages): Come celebrate everything Pokémon! The festivities will include a swap (be sure to bring your cards to show off and trade!), activities, snacks, giveaways, and a raffle.
2/25 Evening Book Club: (Adults) We’ll meet to discuss the Midnight Library by Matt Haigby. Participants are welcome to join in person or on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/pfpleveningbc. Questions? events@pennsaukenlibrary.org
2/9: Movie & Munch: (Adults): Join the FOL for the Academy Award-winner . Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch but the Friends will have snacks and drinks.
2/14: DIY Saturday: Dubai Chocolate Bars (Adults) Join us for a fun DIY session where we’ll create delicious viral Dubai chocolate bars! You’ll learn to melt, mold, and fill with pistachio cream. Participants must register in person, and a $5 registration fee is due at sign-up.
2/23: Sensory Storytime (All Ages): Children and teens with special needs are invited to join Miss Lynn for short stories, songs, sensory and social skills. Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/PFPLSensory
2/6: Black History Storytime (Ages 3-7): This special storytime honors Black History Month with books, songs, and rhymes. We will have special guest readers join us! Although the content is geared for ages 3-7, all ages are welcome to attend.
Winter Wellness Sessions with Michelle Carlino. Friday 12 pm - 1 pm Cultural Center 2nd Floor. January 16th, The Importance of Posture. February 13th, Balance. February 27th, Fall Prevention. March 13th, An introduction to Tai Chi Chi. March 27th, Yoga and Therapeutics for Strong Bones.
Graphic Novel Discussion. Monday, 2/9 at 6 PM | Open to Teens and Adults. Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu Eric Bittle may be a former junior figure skating champion, vlogger extraordinaire, and very talented amateur pâtissier, but being a freshman on the Samwell University hockey team is a whole new challenge. Available at the Library in print or digitally on Libby: https://libbyapp.com/search/sjrlc/creator-1737166/page-1/4297427. No registration to join in person, Program Room #1 3rd floor
Saturday Morning Storytime. February 7th @ 11:00 am. silly stories, happy songs and lots of giggles. Ages 3 - 7. No registration needed.
SPECIAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH AUTHOR TALK BRIAN JONES. We’re proud to welcome acclaimed author Brian Jones, Senior Director of Reading and Engagement at the New York Public Library and author of Black History Is for Everyone. Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Pennsauken Free Public Library 2400 Merchantville Ave. Pennsauken NJ, 08110 Cultural Center - 2nd Floor. In addition, attendees will have a chance to win a copy of his book, Black History Is for Everyone.
Every Tuesday in February 6:OO pm - 7:30 pm 2nd Floor - Cultural Center. Join Instructor Rasheed Bellamy from "Can You Kick It, Yes You Can" line dance. Don't miss out on this energetic and engaging event. No registration required, but space is limited, so be sure to get here early!
Preschool Storytime- Winter Session begins January 13, every Tuesday at 10:30am, for ages 3-5. No registration required.
Wee Readers winter session begins January 12! Every Monday at 10:30am, ages 0-2, with caregiver.
1/9, 1/16, 1/23: FOL Chair Yoga (Adults): These hybrid classes will be held virtually via Zoom and in person at the library’s Cultural Center (2nd Floor). Registration is required. Please call the library to reserve an in-person spot. Register for Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/folchairyoga26
1/14, 1/21 & 1/28: Evening Yoga: Join yoga instructor Brigid Brennin each Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM for this fun Evening Yoga class at the Cultural Center on the 2nd Floor.

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide — Free Tax Preparation. Available February 4 – April 15, 2026
AARP Tax-Aide
The Pennsauken Free Public Library is pleased to host the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, offering free tax preparation services to low- and middle-income residents of Pennsauken and Merchantville.
January is Puzzle Month, and we’re celebrating all month long with fun, creative, and community-centered puzzle activities for all ages!
January Is Puzzle Month at the Library!
January is Puzzle Month, and we’re celebrating all month long with fun, creative, and community-centered puzzle activities for all ages!
Brian Jones is the Senior Director of Reading and Engagement at the New York Public Library and a longtime educator.
Brian Jones Author Talk | Black History Month at PFPL
Join renowned author Brian Jones on Feb. 11 at 6:30 pm at the Pennsauken Free Public Library. Book raffle included.
To honor this once-in-a-generation moment, the library is excited to begin planning a series of programs and activities that will invite our community to reflect on the past, engage with the present, and imagine the future.
America Turns 250
To honor this once-in-a-generation moment, the library is excited to begin planning a series of programs and activities that will invite our community to reflect on the past, engage with the present, and imagine the future.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A Joyful Return to Your New Library!
A Message from the Library Director: Updated 12/8/25
PFPL Staff
We’re Back, Pennsauken! The Long-Awaited Reopening Is Here!
The Pennsauken Free Public Library is thrilled to announce that, after months of anticipation, our doors will officially reopen on Saturday, October 25!