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!

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...

Exploring Las Vegas

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

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

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

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

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

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,...
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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