Library Programming

Summer Reading 2026

by Library Blog | Jun 4, 2026 | Adults, Children, Library Programming, Young Adults

Announcing our 2026 Summer Reading Challenges! We are breaking down everything you need to know to prepare yourselves for a summer of adventure! Both the Adult and Children’s Summer Reading programs begin the week of June 15th. The Adult Summer Reading program...

Nancy Drew

by Library Blog | Oct 17, 2024 | Adults, Library Programming

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

by Library Blog | Oct 10, 2024 | Adults, Library Programming

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...

Hispanic Heritage Month

by Library Blog | Sep 19, 2024 | Adults, Booklists, Children, Library Programming, Young Adults

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...

Norman Rockwell

by Library Blog | May 23, 2024 | Adults, Events, Library Programming

Please join us for our Art Talks program all about the work of Norman Rockwell next Thursday May 30th at 6pm on Zoom. The event led by Janet Mandel will take us through some of Rockwell’s famous works. Norman Rockwell was born in 1894 in New York City. From an early...

Setsubun: A Japanese Bean-Throwing Festival

by Leanne Ly | Feb 1, 2024 | Children, Features, Library Programming

What do beans, sardines, Japanese ogres, and giant sushi rolls have in common? The fascinating Japanese holiday known as Setsubun (seh-tsu-BOON), of course! Setsubun (節分) is a traditional festival in Japan that marks the day before the beginning of Spring according to...

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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.