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...
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...

Author Spotlights

Author Spotlights

As the year winds down we are celebrating authors who have December birthdays. Here are just some of the many authors who have birthdays this month. We’ve included two book recommendations as well just in time for the holidays!Candace Bushnell (12/1) Candace Bushnell...

World Choral Day

World Choral Day

On the Second Sunday of December, choral music fans gather to celebrate World Choral Day. This year it falls on December. This post is filled with modern and classic choral pieces for you to enjoy! We also included some composers to check out as well. Happy Singing!...

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