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¡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!

Exploring Las Vegas

by Jane Spadaccini | March 19, 2026 | Adults | 0 Comments

On March 19th, 1931 Nevada officially declared that gambling was legal in order to help the state during the Great Depression. Learn more about the history of Las Vegas and how it grew into the tourist spot we know today. We have also included a movie list with some...

Alfred Hitchcock Day

by Jane Spadaccini | March 12, 2026 | Adults, Booklists | 0 Comments

March 12th is Alfred Hitchcock Day! Celebrate the Master of Suspense by watching his films. We have also included some book recommendations about Hitchcock and his works, as well as the novels that inspired his movies.Alfred Hitchcock was born on August 13 1899 to...

Women’s History Month

by Jane Spadaccini | March 5, 2026 | Adults, Booklists | 0 Comments

We're celebrating Women's History Month on the blog today! We have compiled a list of fierce women from literature, film, historical and more! Books Game of Thrones by George RR Martin Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Anne Boleyn by Allison Weir...

Apocalypse has Arrived

by Jane Spadaccini | February 26, 2026 | Adults, Booklists | 0 Comments

The apocalypse has arrived. In today's blog post, we are highlighting the best of apocalyptic works across books, movies and television. Let us know which title you are most excited for!Books I am Legend by Richard Matheson Station 11 by Emily St. John Mandel...

Italian Giants: Composers at the 2026 Olympics

by Jane Spadaccini | February 20, 2026 | Adults | 0 Comments

On today’s blog, we are going to cover the three composers that were featured in the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics Milano 2026. The opening ceremony featured musical selections from Giacomo Puccini, Gioachino Rossini, and Giuseppe Verdi. Learn more about...

Happy Valentine’s Day

by Jane Spadaccini | February 12, 2026 | Adults, Booklists | 0 Comments

Celebrate this Valentine's Day with some of the best fictional couples. We've compiled some of the best couples from books, movies and television that showcase true partnership and friendship. Books Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice Claire and Jamie,...

Black History Month

by Jane Spadaccini | February 5, 2026 | Adults, Booklists, Young Adults | 0 Comments

Celebrate Black History Month by checking out some Contemporary Authors! This booklist contains published titles as well as some up and coming releases in February. Be sure to check out our watchlists for movies and television shows. Young Adult Books The Hate U Give...

Virginia Woolf

by Jane Spadaccini | January 29, 2026 | Adults, Booklists | 0 Comments

On today's blog, we are looking at the life and career of British author, Virginia Woolf. Learn more about her unique writing style and much more! We've also included a booklist of Woolf's must read works. Born Adeline Virginia Stephen on January 25th 1882 in London....

Dr. Strangelove and Cold War Era Films

by Jane Spadaccini | January 22, 2026 | Adults | 0 Comments

Today, we are looking at one of the greatest satirical films of all time, Dr. Strangelove. We will look at the director Stanley Kubrick, and how this film shaped Cold War movies. We also added some recommendations for films set in the Cold War period.Sixty two years...

Boston’s Molasses Flood of 1919

by Jane Spadaccini | January 15, 2026 | Adults | 0 Comments

On today’s blog, we are going to be discussing one of Boston’s famous disasters. In the midafternoon of January 15th 1919, hot molasses flooded the streets of Boston’s North End leaving a wake of destruction. This is the Great Molasses Flood. The North End is one of...

Clif Bar Partnership in August!

Aug 3, 2020

The library is excited to announce an August partnership with Clif Bar at all three library branches! North Bergen and Guttenberg library patrons coming to the library in August for curbside pickup and craft pickups will have the option to get a free Cliff Bar with...

Next Entries »

Exploring Las Vegas

Alfred Hitchcock Day

Women’s History Month

Apocalypse has Arrived

Italian Giants: Composers at the 2026 Olympics

Happy Valentine’s Day

Black History Month

Virginia Woolf

Dr. Strangelove and Cold War Era Films

Boston’s Molasses Flood of 1919

Clif Bar Partnership in August!

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