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!

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...

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...
Halloween Crossword Puzzle

Halloween Crossword Puzzle

Happy Halloween! We've created a fun crossword for you to do! Below is the picture of the Crossword Puzzle and if you think you are ready to give it a try please click HERE Across 2. America's famous girl detective which the Library did a program on 3. Witch, This...

Fright Night

Fright Night

There's only one more week until Halloween! We've compiled a list of the best and creepiest books and movies for you to enjoy! Don't forget about our special Laser Tag event this Friday, October 25th at the Main Library!Spine Chilling Books Blood Meridan by Cormac...

Nancy Drew

Nancy Drew

Grab your magnifying glasses and get to work fellow detectives. This week we are unmasking the mystery of America’s favorite female detective, Nancy Drew. Be sure to register for our lecture all about Nancy brought to us by historian Leslie Goddard. We’ve also...

Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories

  In today’s post, we are looking into the history of Ghost Stories and some haunted sites to explore. Who knows, maybe you’ll have your own story to tell if you go.A Brief History What is a ghost? A ghost or specter is based on the belief that a person’s spirit...

Author Spotlight: Stephen King

Author Spotlight: Stephen King

October is here and we are celebrating Fall by examining the works and life of the King of Horror, Stephen King. As of April 2024, King has sold over 350 million copies. Stephen King was born on September 21, 1947 in Maine. After his parents divorced, King split his...

Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week

Learn about Banned Books Week and why the freedom to read is so important.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

September is National Hispanic Hertiage Month! All month long we are holding programs that represents hispanic cultures. Be sure to check out our Calendar for the upcoming events! This post is full of author recommendations and cookbooks of various countries!What To...

Classical Music Appreciation Month

Classical Music Appreciation Month

September is Classical Music Appreciation Month. In this post you will find a brief history of classical music and some fall music recommendations. We also included some tips to help you get into listening to Classcial Music.What is Classical Music? Classical Music...

September Cancer Awareness Month

September Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Uterine, Ovarian, Prostate and Thyroid cancer awareness month. Below are books and information from the American Cancer Society on these specific types of Cancer as well as general information. Nonfiction Just Don't Fall by...

Venice Film Festival

Venice Film Festival

Yesterday kicked off the official start of the 2024 Venice Film Festival. To celebrate the long contributions the festival has had on the film industry, we're looking at the history of Italian Film! At the end of the post, you can the prior festival winners.The...

French Authors

French Authors

Even though  the Olympics are over we are still thinking of Paris. To highlight the host country of the 2024 Olympics, we’ve selected three of the most well known female French authors to check out! Simone de Beauvoir (1908 - 1986)  Born into a  Bourgeois family, De...

It’s Elvis Week

It’s Elvis Week

This week is the annual celebration of the life and legacy of the king of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.  We’ll examine the life and the music of this famous musician.Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. In 1948, the Presley family...

Hercule Poirot

Hercule Poirot

Hercule Poirot was created by British author Agatha Christie in the late 1910s. Poirot made his first official appearance in the book, The Mysterious Affair at Styles in 1920.  Poirot is Christie’s longest running character, appearing in thirty three books and two...

Spill that royal-tea

Spill that royal-tea

If your a fan of chatting about royals than look no further! Our booklists below  feautre some of our favorite books featuring real and fictional families.While there are many genres that can fall into this topic, our lists just scratch the surface on many historical...

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