Pennsauken Free Public Library
🏢 Pennsauken Free Public Library · Pennsauken, New Jersey
Pennsauken Free Public Library
Pennsauken Free Public Library at 5605 Crescent Boulevard has served Camden County's Pennsauken Township since its founding, offering a collection of nearly 77,000 volumes to a community of nearly 36,000 residents, along with free Wi-Fi, museum passes, mobile printing and digital borrowing — strategically situated for easy access to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–9pm |
| Thursday | 10am–9pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 5605 Crescent Boulevard, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Phone: (856) 665-5959
Website: pennsaukenlibrary.org
Plus Code: 87F6XW4R+JX (Pennsauken, NJ)
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📖 About Pennsauken Free Public Library
Pennsauken Free Public Library is the public library of Pennsauken Township, a municipality of roughly 35,885 residents in Camden County, New Jersey, situated just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The library is located at 5605 Crescent Boulevard and holds a collection of approximately 76,955 volumes, circulating over 213,000 items annually. It is an independent municipal library — governed by its own board and director — rather than a branch of the Camden County Library System. The library upgraded its automation system to Koha (ByWater Solutions) in 2019 and offers online catalog access and account management through catalog.pennsaukenlibrary.org. Museum passes allow free or reduced admission to regional cultural venues including the National Constitution Center. The library is open seven days a week, including Sunday afternoons, with weekday evening hours until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open seven days a week, including Sunday 1–5 p.m. and weekday evenings until 9 p.m. Monday–Thursday
- Collection of nearly 77,000 volumes serving Pennsauken Township's ~36,000 residents
- Museum passes for free or reduced admission to regional cultural venues including the National Constitution Center
- Mobile printing, free Wi-Fi and public computer access
- Strategically located for easy access to Philadelphia and the entire Delaware Valley region
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Pennsauken Free Public Library cardholders can borrow and research digitally free through New Jersey's statewide and local collections:
📚 Services
- Museum passes for free or reduced admission to regional cultural venues
- Mobile printing
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Public computer access
- Interlibrary loan
- Online catalog (Koha) with self-service account management
- Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks via Libby/OverDrive and hoopla
🎸 Programs
- Youth and children's programming
- Teen programs
- Adult programs and community events
- Summer reading program
- Community services for Pennsauken Township residents
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pennsauken Free Public Library part of the Camden County Library System?
No. Pennsauken Free Public Library is an independent municipal library, governed by its own board of trustees and serving Pennsauken Township specifically. The Camden County Library System operates a separate network of branches at other locations in Camden County. Pennsauken residents may use the Pennsauken Free Public Library at 5605 Crescent Boulevard.
Does the library offer museum passes?
Yes. The Pennsauken Free Public Library offers museum passes that provide free or reduced admission to regional cultural venues, including the National Constitution Center. Call (856) 665-5959 to check current pass availability and any borrowing requirements.
What are the library's hours and is it open on weekends?
The library is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday 1–5 p.m. Weekday evenings until 9 p.m. are ideal for working residents who cannot visit during the day.
What digital borrowing options are available with a Pennsauken library card?
Cardholders can borrow eBooks and audiobooks through Libby/OverDrive and access hoopla for instant digital borrowing of movies, music, comics and audiobooks with no waitlists. The online catalog at catalog.pennsaukenlibrary.org lets you search holdings and manage your account from home.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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