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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...
Young Workers Papers
The way teens obtain working papers in New Jersey will be changing on June 1, 2023!After the passing of a new law, teens can now get their working permits in an easier way. Under the new law, teens can apply for their Young Workers Papers directly on the New Jersey...
June is Pride Month!
The month of June commemorates lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride. Pride month began following the Stonewall riots in 1969, a major event of the Gay Liberation Movement. Millions across the globe celebrate Pride by participating in marches, throwing...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Echa un vistazo a la versión en español de esta publicación aqui Every May is dedicated to raising awareness for mental health. We have assembled a list of both fiction and nonfiction for adults and young adults that are accurate portrayals of mental health. If you...
Mayo es el mes de concientización sobre la salud mental
El mes de mayo está dedicado a la campaña de educación sobre la salud mental. Hemos preparado una lista de obras de ficción y no ficción para adultos y jóvenes que presentan la salud mental con veracidad.Si busca recursos de salud mental en el condado de Hudson, haga...
Introducing Room Reservations and Appointment Scheduling
We are adding new features to our website! Reserving a RoomDo you have a small group that needs a quiet place for work? Are you a businesslooking for a spot to have a meeting? Look no further than the library! You can selecttimes and locations based on your...
The Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials Last year marked the exoneration of the last “Salem witch” Elizabeth Johnson Jr nearly 329 years after the trials ended in Massachusetts. Between February of 1692 and May 1693, Salem and the surrounding towns were caught up in a mass hysteria...
Friendship in Books, Movies, and TV
“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends.” ~Jane Austen This year’s summer reading theme is all about friendship! Check out these fictional best friends. Best Friends Blog Post Books Harry Potter, Hermonie Granger and Ron Weasley,...
Fancy Dress Balls
Have you heard about 19th century Fancy Dress Balls? They were a leisurely pastime for mostly upper-class Victorians. Inspired by the masquerades of the previous century, fancy dress balls allowed attendees to express something about themselves, to project an...
Día: Children’s Day/Book Day
One of the best gifts a parent or guardian can give their child is to nurture the love of books and reading. Therefore, we celebrate Día. “Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all...
¡Nuevo año, nuevo yo! New Year, New Me!
¡Nuevo año, nuevo yo! Ahora más que nunca nos incumben preocuparnos de nuestra salud. Comencemos el 2022 leyendo guías sobre hierbas curativas, ansiedad, diabetes, yoga, cannabis medicinal y muchos otros temas sobre el cuidado de nuestra persona. Transforme su salud...
Countdown to New Year!
As 2021 comes to a close and we start looking forward to the bright start of 2022, what better way to close out the year than to look back at the most popular books of 2021? The books below are the top 10 most highly circulated books at the North Bergen Public...
Notable Spanish Children’s Books from 2020 / Los libros de niños más notables del 2020
We are reviewing the wide variety of Spanish children’s books that were published in 2020. Many of the books help parents or caregivers initiate conversations regarding our ethic origin, personal growth, and some difficult subjects. There are so many excellent books...
Introducing Our New Self-Service Locker System!
The library has something new outside our doors this winter. Our self-service locker system allows library members to pick up items from the library 24/7. No matter the time of day, simply scan your card at the locker kiosk to automatically receive your items! How...
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