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!

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,...

Black History Month

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

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

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

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...

David Bowie

We're kicking off the new year by looking at one of the most celebrated musicians of all time, David Bowie. In today's post, we examine Bowie's life and his career. We also included some book recommendations and a list of his top ten songs. If you want to go beyond...

Celebrating Friendship

This year we're thankful for the friendships we found through reading.  In today's post, you'll find some of the best examples of friendship that are portrayed through books, movies and television.  Let us know which ones you're excited about!Children Fiction Books...

Indigenous Peoples Month

November is Indigenous Peoples Month! To celebrate, we have compiled a list of books and media to enjoy!  Let us know which title you're most excited for!What to Read - Adults The Whistler by Nick Medina We Survived the Night  by Julian Brave NoiseCat Rangikura by...
Mental Health Awareness Month

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Tell a Fairy Tale Day

We're celebrating Tell a Fairy Tale Day! In this post, you will find some classic fairy tales as well as new modern retelling of some of your favorites! Be sure to let us know which one you are most excited to read!! Children's Books Picture books Hansel and Gretel by...

World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice

In 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared February 20th as the World Day for Social Justice. Below, we have gathered a book and watch list to you check out on a wide array of important topics.  Please check out this year's theme on the UN...

All You Need is LOVE

All You Need is LOVE

Love is in the air! We're celebrating Valentine's Day with some of the best romantic books and movies featuring some of the best fictional couples. Did one of your favorites make our list?Books Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Mixmatched  by Anne Camlin It Happened One...

Celebrate Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month

We're celebrating Black History Month all February long! We've compiled a list of fictional stories, memoirs and biographies that are focused on some important Black Americans. Also, we added movies and tvs shows that we recommend checking out. At the bottom of the...

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Monday marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz -Birkenau concentration camp. We have gathered books, documentaries and movies that portray life within the concentration camps. These stories are told from survivors and historians with some...

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