Welcome to the North Bergen Free Public Library blog! We post new content every Thursday. Let us know in the comments what type of content you want to see!
¡Bienvenido al blog de la Biblioteca Pública Gratuita de North Bergen! Publicamos contenido nuevo todos los jueves. ¡Cuéntenos en los comenterios qué tipo de contenido quiere ver!
Recommendations for Pride Month
We're celebrating Pride Month all month long! In this post, we have gathered a list of some popular books and movies to check out this month!Book Recommendations Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns Tomorrow will be different by Sarah...
Harvey Milk
In today's post, we are writing about LGBTQ activist and first openly gay man to hold a public office in California, Harvey Milk. We've also added books and media for further study below! “there is hope that the system can work for all minorities if we fight. We’ve...
National Pet Month
We're celebrating National Pet Month! We have collected stories that features pets in important roles. From cata to pigs, we hope you enjoy these books and movies!Books Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawawaka Can I Be...
Book Adaptations
As we approach the half way point of the year, here's a list of all the movies and television shows based on hit books coming later in 2025 or 2026. What are you most excited for?Coming in 2025 How To Train Your Dragon based on the book by Cressida Cowell I Know What...
AAPI Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To celebrate, we have compiled a list of new releases and favorites featuring actors and authors. Let us know if you have found your next read!Books Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner The Emperor of Gladness by...
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. We're highlighting books both fiction and nonfiction as well as movies that accurately portray mental illness. Books Enchantment by Katherine May Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab Burnout by Emily Nagoski...
Star Wars Day
May the Fourth be you! Celebrate Star Wars Day with your library! We have compiled some of the important Star Wars series to read as well as a ranking of the movies and television shows! Let us know how you'll be spending May fourth!Ranking of the Films Empire Strikes...
National First Ladies Day
On the last Saturday in April is National First Ladies day. In this post we are looking at some of the most impactful First Ladies and their influence on the world. Check out our booklist to read more about these incredible women. 1809-1892 Dolley Madison is...
Jackie Robinson Day
This past Tuesday, April 15th marked the anniversary of Jackie Robinson Day. Why is Jackie Robinson Day on the 15th? April 15, 1947 was the historic day when Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier and became the first player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, making...
National Library Week
This week is National Library Week! To celebrate, we created a list of books that are either set at Library or about Librarians! Don't forget to stop by to let us know how your celebrating!Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern The Book...
April is National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month! Poetry month can be celebrated in many different ways from sharing poems with friends, carring around your faveorite poem in your pocket, and checking out new poets! We've gathered several collections, from modern to classic poetry for...
Spring Crossword Puzzle
To welcome Spring, we've created a fun Crossword Puzzle for all of our patrons to enjoy! Let us know how well you did!Click on the link to the Crossword Puzzle North Bergen Library Spring Crossword Spring Crossword Puzzle Across 3. Danny Devito voices...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us! We've compiled a list of Irish actors and authors working today! Actors Colin Farrell, The Penguin Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer Liam Neeson, Taken series Pierce Brosnan, Mamma Mia Saoirse Ronan, The Outrun Brendan Gleeson, Joker 2...
Greek American Heritage Month
March is Greek American Heritage month! We're celebrating some of the works by popular Greek Americans. Be sure to let us know which one is your favorite!Musicans and Writers Maria Callas, Opera singer. Listen to her performances of La Travita, Tosca and Norma Jeffrey...
Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women's History Month with us! We've compiled a list of books written about women and the female experience. In addition to books, you will also find recommendations for some movies and albums to check out as well.Fiction Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward...
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