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Programs & Events

Feb 22

Dr. Seuss Celebration - Guttenberg

Join us for the Guttenberg Resource Centers “Dr. Seuss Celebration” on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM. The festivities will include a Magic Show, Story Time with special guest Mayor Zitt, and goodie bags to take home. This is a FREE event.

2/22/2019 6:00 PM View Flyer

Feb 23

Movie of the Month - Main Library

Come join us for a screening of "The House with a Clock in It's Walls". A young orphan named Lewis Barnavelt aids his magical uncle in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world. Admission and refreshments are FREE!!

2/23/2019 1:30 PM View Flyer

Feb 27

“Dr. Seuss Celebration” - Kennedy Branch

The North Bergen Public Library invites you to a “Dr. Seuss Celebration!” at the Kennedy Branch, 2123 Kennedy Blvd., on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 beginning at 4:30 p.m. The festivities will include a Magic Show, Story Time with special guest Mayor Sacco and goodie bags. Join in and help us say Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss!

2/27/2019 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM View Flyer

Mar 01

Dr. Seuss Celebration - Main Library

Join us for the North Bergen Public Library’s “Dr. Seuss Celebration” on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Main Library, 8411 Bergenline Ave., beginning at 4:30 p.m. The festivities will include a Magic Show, Story Time with special guest Mayor Sacco, cotton candy and goodie bags to take home. So come along and help us sing Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss!

3/1/2019 4:30 PM View Flyer

Mar 11

Saint Patrick's Day Slime Event - Main Library

This is a FREE event open to North Bergen and Guttenberg residents in Grades Kindergarten and up. Please register at the Youth Services Desk.

3/11/2019 4:00 PM View Flyer

Program Spotlight

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Become a U.S. Citizen New Citizenship Classes at the Library

The library will be offering a free 15-week citizenship class aimed at helping those at all points in the process. The course will include ESL instruction, special guest speakers and trips to historical places.

Career Connections

With New Jersey Career Connections you can now visit the library for all your career development needs! Featuring open hours for one-on-one assistance, databases, job fairs, career workshops, public-access career laptops, and much more! Please click on the links within the text to find out more about these services.

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Day Book Club

Latest Feature: The Light Between Oceans

Author: M.L. Stedman

Main Library Location

Schedule: 2nd Wednesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Guttenberg Resource Center Location

Schedule: 2nd Tuesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 12, 2019

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Becoming a Member of the NBPL

Anyone who lives, goes to school, owns property, or is employed in North Bergen or Guttenberg, is entitled to a library card from the North Bergen Public Library.

A library card will be issued free of charge upon the presentation of two (2) acceptable forms of identification (driver's license, phone/electric bill, lease etc.) with a proof of residency.

A signature of a parent or guardian is required for children. The North Bergen library card will be honored in all Hudson County and BCCLS libraries for North Bergen residents however Guttenberg residents will have borrowing privileges in Hudson County libraries only.

Site Map

Locations

North Bergen Free Public Library Bergenline Main Branch

8411 Bergenline Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Phone: (201) 869-4715
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Hours

Mon-Thurs: 9am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
NBPL Holiday Schedule

NBPL Holiday Schedule (2019)

The library is open 7 days a week with the exception of the following holiday dates:

Tuesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day
Monday, January 21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 18 - Presidents Day
Friday, April 19 - Good Friday
Sunday, April 21 - Easter
Sunday, May 26 & Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day
Saturday, August 31, Sunday, September 1 & Monday, September 2 - Labor Day
Monday, October 14 - Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day
Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day
Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving
Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas Day

*THE MAIN LIBRARY IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY'S DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST.*

Kennedy Branch

2123 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Phone: (201) 869-4715 ext.6
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Hours

Mon-Thurs: 9am-8pm
Fri & Sat: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed

Guttenberg Resource Center

Galaxy Towers Mall
7002 Boulevard East, Unit M4
Guttenberg, NJ 07093
Phone: (201) 868-2315 Ext 138

Hours

Mon & Wed: 10am-6pm
Tues & Thur 2pm-8pm
Fri (SPECIAL PROGRAMMING HOURS)
Sat: 1pm-5pm
Sunday: Closed

In the pages of a book anyone can be a great explorer or become their dream. The power of education and daydreaming creates the innovators of the future.

- Archer Sierra