Halloween

Halloween

Happy Halloween to all of our patrons! We hope that everyone has a lot of fun trick or treating this Friday! On today’s blog, we give some recommendations for Halloween inspired books! Recommendations for Kids Chicka Chicka Tricka Treat by Julien Chung Creepy...
Oh the Horror

Oh the Horror

Halloween is almost here! In today’s post, we are showcasing some of the best of Horror from books to televisison shows. Some of our movie and television picks include jump scares and other terror provoking imagery so please be advised. Let us know which titles...
Author Spotlight

Author Spotlight

Every October is German American Heritage Month! Today’s blog post is all about Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Learn more about him below and we including some must read works!  Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was born in Indianpolis, Indiana on November 11th, 1922 to Edith and Kurt Sr....
James Bond Day

James Bond Day

Celebrate James Bond on October 5th with us! This Tuesday, October 7th at the 81st Street Branch, is the first class of our new James Bond Movie class. Come and discuss which screen version of James Bond you like the best! You can register for the class on our...
Read around the Globe

Read around the Globe

Travel the world without ever leaving your house! This week on the blog, we’ve compiled a list of books that are set in countries around the world. The booklist is broken down by continents. Let us know which book you’re picking up first! North America...
It’s Time for Back to School

It’s Time for Back to School

Welcome all returning students! This week, we’re celebrating the start of a brand new school year. We hope that all of our patrons have an amazing year ahead. Please make sure your child is registered for our new Fall slate. Click the link to sign up....

Starting on Monday August 31st, the 81st Street Library will be closed as we begin final preparations for the Main Library's Grand Opening on September 9th. The NB Recreation and Library as well as The Guttenberg Resource Center will remain open. If you have any questions about picking up items on hold, please call the library at 201-869-4715.

On Saturday, September 12th at the Main Library is our Health and Wellness Fair! The Health Fair will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM. There will be free shuttle service to the Health Fair. If you have any questions, please call the library.