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!

Mount Everest Summit Reached

Today on the blog, we are celebrating the mountaineers that reached the summit of Mount Everest. Learn more about the many expeditions throughout the twentieth century, and enjoy a book and movie list for more information. On the morning of May 29th 1953, Edmund...

Elizabeth Palmer Peabody and Margaret Fuller

Today on the blog, we are looking at two incredible women from Massachusetts. Both of the women we are discussing today were part of the Transcendentalist movement. The Transcendentalist movement is commonly associated with Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau....

Celebrate AANHPI Month

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander  Month with us! Here are some recommendaitons for books, movies and television shows to check out all May long! Adult Fiction Katabasis by R.F. Kuang One and Only by Maurene Goo The Emperor of Gladness by...

Orson Welles and Citizen Kane

Today on the blog, we are taking a look at one of the influential filmmakers of the 20th century, Orson Welles. Orson Welles is known for his radio dramas and his iconic film, Citizen Kane.Orson Welles was born on May 6th, 1915 in Wisconsin to Beatrice and Richard...

National Jazz Appreciation Month

April is National Jazz Appreciation Month! If you are new to Jazz, we have compiled a list of some of the best Jazz albums along with modern artists to check out wherever you get your music. Jazz began in New Orleans at the start of the 20th centuy, and in roughly two...

Author Spotlight: Harper Lee

In this post we will be examining the life and career of author Harper Lee. Learn more about the legendary author and revisit her timeless classic, To Kill a Mockingbird. Born Nelle Harper Lee on April 28th, 1926 to Frances and Anassa Lee, she had three older...

Remembering The Titanic

April 15th marked the 114th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. In today's blog post,we are looking back at the famous ship who sank during her maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. We are also listing some book, documentaries and movie titles to check...

Stress Awareness Month

Today on the blog, we are talking about Stress Awareness Month. The American Institute of Stress designates the month of April each year to promote the negative impact that stress causes on the body. The Institute also provides methods and tools to help find calming...

National Deaf History Month

April is National Deaf History Month! You can celebrate by reading books by deaf or hard of hearing authors. You can also watch some incredible movies that feature deaf and hard of hearing actors. If you want to learn more about Deaf History, please check out the...

Tennessee Williams

We are looking into the career of one of the 20th Century’s greatest  playwright, Tennesse Williams. Williams pioneered poetic realism, which showcased the balance between raw and vulnerable emotion in a poetic textual structure. Thomas Lanier Williams was born in...

Fancy Dress Balls

Have you heard about 19th century Fancy Dress Balls? They were a leisurely pastime for mostly upper-class Victorians. Inspired by the masquerades of the previous century, fancy dress balls allowed attendees to express something about themselves, to project an...

Día: Children’s Day/Book Day

One of the best gifts a parent or guardian can give their child is to nurture the love of books and reading. Therefore, we celebrate  Día.  “Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all...

¡Nuevo año, nuevo yo! New Year, New Me!

¡Nuevo año, nuevo yo! New Year, New Me!

¡Nuevo año, nuevo yo! Ahora más que nunca nos incumben preocuparnos de nuestra salud. Comencemos el 2022 leyendo guías sobre hierbas curativas, ansiedad, diabetes, yoga, cannabis medicinal y muchos otros temas sobre el cuidado de nuestra persona. Transforme su salud...

Countdown to New Year!

Countdown to New Year!

As 2021 comes to a close and we start looking forward to the bright start of 2022, what better way to close out the year than to look back at the most popular books of 2021?  The books below are the top 10 most highly circulated books at the North Bergen Public...

Introducing Our New Self-Service Locker System!

Introducing Our New Self-Service Locker System!

The library has something new outside our doors this winter.  Our self-service locker system allows library members to pick up items from the library 24/7.  No matter the time of day, simply scan your card at the locker kiosk to automatically receive your items! How...

Covid-19 Vaccines: How and Where to Find Information

Covid-19 Vaccines: How and Where to Find Information

There has been a lot of information about where, how, and when you can get a COVID-19 vaccine. You may have even started hearing from friends and family in healthcare who have gotten the vaccine or have scheduled an appointment for it. But where do you go to find more...

Creativebug Holiday Classes Galore

Creativebug Holiday Classes Galore

Are you looking to make unique homemade gifts and cards this holiday season? Do you want to find new creative ways to wrap gifts? Creativebug has you covered! Creativebug is a database available from the library that has thousands of award-winning arts & craft...

Introducing Meescan Self-Checkout!

Introducing Meescan Self-Checkout!

In an effort to promote contact-free interactions, the North Bergen Public Library has acquired Meescan Self-Checkout machines for all three library branches.  These machines will give library members the ability to checkout library materials on their own,...

National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day

With the General Election in November quickly approaching, here is some important information that you may need to know about registering to vote. The general election this year is on November 3rd, but you must register to vote well before that.  The deadline to...

Clif Bar Partnership in August!

Clif Bar Partnership in August!

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...

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