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¡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!
Banned Book Week
Every year, the American Library Association dedicates one week to examine the increasing rise in book bans in schools, higher education and libraries. This year, October 1-7 is Banned Book Week and it aims to raise awareness for censorship at the national level as...
Chuseok
Sometimes referred to as the “Korean Thanksgiving,” Chuseok (also referred to as Hangawi, Jungchujul, or Gabe) is a national holiday of North and South Korea that celebrates the mid-autumn full moon. Families gather to eat, play games, and pray. This major harvest...
Fall Booklist
Time to fall back into reading with our picks. These books will automatically put you in an autumn mood. We would love to know which book is your most anitcapted read for the season in the comments!Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier We Have Always Lived in the Castle by...
Hispanic Heritage Month
Septiembre es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Nuestros bibliotecarios han creado una lista de libros que destaca a los autores hispanos. Dinos qué libro te apetece leer. Como agua para chocolate : novela de entregas mensuales con recetas, amores y remedios...
Music Fiction Books
Looking for something new to read? Check out these books that focus on music!Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Bel Canto by Ann Patchett The Farewell Tour by Stephanie Clifford The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb Final Revival of Opal and Nev by...
Bella Da Costa Greene
In honor of Women’s Equality Day (August 26), let’s celebrate the life and legacy of Belle Da Costa Greene, a trailblazing librarian who developed the collection of J.P. Morgan - now called the Morgan Library & Museum, located in New York City. Figure 1...
American Adventures
We're packing up for a roadtrip through the Americas. Gathered below are some recommendations for books set in the continent. Set in South America Argentina - Hades, Argentina Brazil - Masters of the Lost Land by Heriberto Hraujo Venezuela - It would be night in...
Read Before You See
Looking for something next to binge watch? We've got you covered! Here are some upcoming and best book to screen adaptationsComing this Fall! Red, White, and Royal Blue, based on the book by Casey McQuiston Killers of the Flower Moon, based on the book by David...
Summer Booklist: Books Set At Camp/Resorts
Summer is not over yet! Check out these books set in resorts and camps! Let us know which one you're most excited to read!!Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews The Maid by Nita Prose People We...
National New Jersey Day!
July 27th is National New Jersey Day! Today marks New Jersey officially joining the United States as the 3rd state. In honor of NJ Day here are some of our most famous residents! We also have a corresponding display right now at the library!Fashion Designers ...
On the Waterfront
The film, On the Waterfront has been called one of the greatest films ever made and has been synonymous with Marlon Brando. The film directed by Elia Kazan came during the high point of the McCarthy hearings of the 1950s. Today, many in Hollywood have a strong...
Museum Passes!
Looking for something to do this summer? Why not check out our Museum Passes!! We are proud to add two new museums to our program.¿Buscas algo que hacer este verano? ¿Por qué no echa un vistazo a nuestros Pases para Museos? Estamos orgullosos de añadir dos nuevos...
Our Staff’s Unfavorite Books
You know about staff favorites but that's not nearly as fun as knowing staff's least favorites. Find out which books are our staff 's all time least favorite books below and let us know what are some of your unfavorite books in the comments!Top rated least favorite:...
Madam C. J. Walker
This post is in conjunction with our Madam C.J. Walker program on June 21, 2023 with Rick Feingold (Professor of American Business History at Bergen Community College) on the life of Madam C.J. Walker. All images taken from the Indiana Historical Society. Born Sarah...
Celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth commerates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The first Juneteenth was celebrated on June 19, 1865 two years after the Emancipation Proclaimation was signed into law by President Abrham Lincoln. Union troops came to Galveston, Texas and...
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