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...
On the Waterfront

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!

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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! 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...

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