Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

by | Mar 21, 2024 | Adults

On the morning of March 18, 1990, Boston was filled with St. Patrick’s Day festivities. That was  until employees appeared for work and there was no security at the door. This is the story of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft. The theft is considered to be the...
Strong Female Characters in Media

Strong Female Characters in Media

by | Mar 14, 2024 | Booklists, Comics, eBooks

Are you looking to consume content that has strong female characters? In honor of Women’s History Month, here is some media you may be interested in: Movies: Black Panther The Hunger Games Ocean’s 8 Wonder Woman Alien Thelma and Louise Shows: Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt

by | Mar 7, 2024 | Adults

Next week we are welcoming the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to give a two part lecture on Eleanor Roosevelt. Eleanor strived for civil and human rights. Eleanor is the longest serving First Lady due to her husband’s historic four terms. ...

Starting on Monday August 31st, the 81st Street Library will be closed as we begin final preparations for the Main Library's Grand Opening on September 9th. The NB Recreation and Library as well as The Guttenberg Resource Center will remain open. If you have any questions about picking up items on hold, please call the library at 201-869-4715.

On Saturday, September 12th at the Main Library is our Health and Wellness Fair! The Health Fair will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM. There will be free shuttle service to the Health Fair. If you have any questions, please call the library.