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Feb 22

Movie of the Month - Main Library

Join us at the Main Library for a screening of "Playing With Fire" A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids. Admission and refreshments are FREE!!

2/22/2020 1:30 PM View Flyer

Feb 25

Census Recrutment Events - Main Library

The U.S. Census Bureau is committed to hiring Census Takers to work in their own communities. There are thousands of great jobs available nationwide! It's an important way you can support your community and get paid while doing it. By working in the field, you're helping to make sure that everyone is counted. It's work that's good for you and for your community.

Recruiter's will be at the Main Library every Tuesday for those interested in applying.

For more Information or help applying, please call 1-855-JOB-2020.

2/25/2020 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM View Flyer

Feb 26

Census Recrutment Events - Kennedy Branch

The U.S. Census Bureau is committed to hiring Census Takers to work in their own communities. There are thousands of great jobs available nationwide! It's an important way you can support your community and get paid while doing it. By working in the field, you're helping to make sure that everyone is counted. It's work that's good for you and for your community.

Recruiter's will be at the Kennedy Branch every Wednesday for those interested in applying.

For more Information or help applying, please call 1-855-JOB-2020.

2/26/2020 2:00 PM View Flyer

Feb 29

Dr. Seuss Celebration - Guttenberg

Join us for the Guttenberg Resource Centers “Dr. Seuss Celebration” on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1 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.

2/29/2020 1:00 PM View Flyer

Mar 02

“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 Monday, March 2, 2020 beginning at 5 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!

3/2/2020 5:00 PM View Flyer

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Latest Feature: The Other Wes Moore

Author: Wes Moore

Main Library Location

Schedule: 2nd Wednesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Guttenberg Resource Center Location

Schedule: 2nd Tuesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 10, 2020

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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.

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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 (2020)

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

Wednesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day
Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 17th - Presidents Day
Friday, April 10 - Good Friday
Sunday, April 12 - Easter
Sunday, May 24 & Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day
Saturday, July 4 - Independence Day
Saturday, September 5, Sunday, September 6 & Monday, September 7 - Labor Day
Monday, October 12 - Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 3 - Election Day
Wednesday, November 11 - Veterans Day
Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27 - Thanksgiving
Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day

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

July 5, 12, 19 & 26
August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

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