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!

Homer and The Odyssey

Today’s blog is about The Odyssey and The Illiad. Learn more about the origins of oral story traditions and explore the stories of the Ancient Greek poems, and why these epics are relevant today. At the bottom of the post, we have included modern books featuring some...

William Hanna

Today on the blog, we are exploring the life and career of William Hanna. At the bottom of the post, there is a further reading section where you can explore Hanna's artwork and legacy. William Hanna was born on July 14, 1910 to William and Avice in the New Mexico...

Events That Shaped America

In honor of our nation's 250th birthday, we are looking back at some of the events that have shaped our history. 1800s 1852 - Frederick Douglas speaks out against the Fourth of the July 1854 - The First Modern Library Opens in Boston, Massachusetts. 1863 - Combahee...

Thurgood Marshall

Today on the blog, we are celebrating the life and career of Thurgood Marshall. At the bottom of the blog, we have included a list of documentaries, books, and links to online articles for further research. Thurgood Marshall was born on July 2, 1908 to Norma and...

Celebrate Pride Month

We are celebrating Pride Month on the blog today! Here are a list of books, movies, and television shows that showcase members of the LGBTQIA+ community.Adults John of John Villa Coco Transcendent: A Memoir Baldwin: A Love Story The True True Story of Raja the...

Summer Reading 2026

Announcing our 2026 Summer Reading Challenges! We are breaking down everything you need to know to prepare yourselves for a summer of adventure! Both the Adult and Children's Summer Reading programs begin the week of June 15th. The Adult Summer Reading program will...

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...
June is Pride Month!

June is Pride Month!

The month of June commemorates lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride. Pride month began following the Stonewall riots in 1969, a major event of the Gay Liberation Movement. Millions across the globe celebrate Pride by participating in marches, throwing...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Echa un vistazo a la versión en español de esta publicación aqui Every May is dedicated to raising awareness for mental health. We have assembled a list of both fiction and nonfiction for adults and young adults that are accurate portrayals of mental health. If you...

Mayo es el mes de concientización sobre la salud mental

Mayo es el mes de concientización sobre la salud mental

El mes de mayo está dedicado a la campaña de educación sobre la salud mental. Hemos preparado una lista de obras de ficción y no ficción para adultos y jóvenes que presentan la salud mental con veracidad.Si busca recursos de salud mental en el condado de Hudson, haga...

Introducing Room Reservations and Appointment Scheduling

Introducing Room Reservations and Appointment Scheduling

We are adding new features to our website! Reserving a RoomDo you have a small group that needs a quiet place for work? Are you a businesslooking for a spot to have a meeting? Look no further than the library! You can selecttimes and locations based on your...

The Salem Witch Trials

The Salem Witch Trials

The Salem Witch Trials Last year marked the exoneration of the last “Salem witch” Elizabeth Johnson Jr nearly 329 years after the trials ended in Massachusetts. Between February of 1692 and May 1693, Salem and the surrounding towns were caught up in a mass hysteria...

Friendship in Books, Movies, and TV

“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends.” ~Jane Austen This year’s summer reading theme is all about friendship! Check out these fictional best friends.  Best Friends Blog Post Books Harry Potter, Hermonie Granger and Ron Weasley,...

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,...

The 81st Street Library will be closing at 3 PM today. We will re-open tomorrow at 9 AM. 

THE MAIN LIBRARY IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION. OUR TEMPORARY UPTOWN LOCATION IS LOCATED AT 510 81ST STREET.