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Main Library: FREE programming for all ages! Check our calendar for more details!

Main: Saturday, January 19th at 2 PM. FREE admission and refreshments.

Main Branch every Tues & Sat. Kennedy Branch every Weds. Call For Appointment

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Jan 19

Movie of the Month - Main Library

Come join us for a screening of "Teen Titans Go! To the Movies". A villain's maniacal plan for world domination sidetracks five teenage superheroes who dream of Hollywood stardom. Admission and refreshments are FREE!!

1/19/2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM View Flyer

Jan 23

Zumba Classes - Main

Dance and get fit! The Main Library located at 8411 Bergenline Ave., is offering a FREE Zumba Class on Wednesday, January 23rd at 6:30 PM.

1/23/2019 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM View Flyer

Feb 07

Feng Shui Workshop - Main Library

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Ivy from "Who Moved My Chi?" and lean easy feng shui tips for your home and office. To learn more about Ivy and the services she offers, visit wwww.whomovedmychi.me. This is a FREE event open to all ages.

2/7/2019 6:30 PM View Flyer

Feb 12

Chinese Paper Folding & Cutting Workshop - Main

Join us to learn the ancient art forms of Jianzhi and Zhezhi during this hands-on workshop. Make it and take it! This is a FREE event that is open to all ages.

2/12/2019 4:30 PM View Flyer

Feb 14

Senior Citizen Movie Matinee - Main Library

Join us for a screening of “The Old Man and the Gun,” Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Admission and refreshments are provided.

2/14/2019 1:00 PM View Flyer

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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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Latest Feature: The Road to Character

Author: David Brooks

Main Library Location

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

Guttenberg Resource Center Location

Schedule: 2nd Tuesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 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.

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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 (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