Language / Lengua / भाषा a a a

Print from anywhere, from any device!

Main Library - Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Main: Saturday, April 27th at 1:00 PM. FREE!

Main Library: Movie of the Month, Saturday, April 27th @1:30 PM. FREE!

Kennedy Branch: Saturday, May 11, 2019 1 PM to 4 PM

Sign up for the North Bergen Public Library's E-Newsletter!

Welcome

The North Bergen Free Public Library exists to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our diverse community. We offer a variety of print and electronic resources, special programs, and timely-services within our warm, user-friendly environment. Learn More...

Catalog Search

Search the full BCCLS book catalog:

Programs & Events

Apr 24

Zumba - Main Library

Dance and get fit! Zumba classes are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The next class will be held Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30 PM.

4/24/2019 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM View Flyer

Apr 25

Community Job Fair - Main Library

The North Bergen Free Public Library will be hosting a community Job Fair. The event will take place at the Main Library on Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. FREE professional business portraits will be taken at the event. For more information about the event please email jobfair@nbpl.org.

4/25/2019 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM View Flyer

Apr 26

Night at the Library - Main Library

Play games, sing karaoke, watch movie, eat snacks and maybe event sleep during this sleepover at the library!! This event is open North Bergen and Guttenberg residents ages 12 to 14. Registration is required at the Youth Services Desk.

4/26/2019 8:00 PM - 9:00 AM View Flyer

Apr 27

Movie of the Month - Main Library

Come join us for a screening of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse". Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality, crossing his path with five counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities. Admission and refreshments are FREE!!

4/27/2019 1:30 PM View Flyer

Apr 27

Super Drawing Contest

Win a chance for your artwork to be featured on a super limited edition bookmark! Super Bookmarks will be available at our 3rd annual comic book celebration on Saturday, June 15, 2019.

Requirements:
Cannot include any licensed characters
Must be something comic, anime, cartoon or video game related.
Must be no larger than 8.5x11.
Can be digital or traditional art.

HOW TO ENTER: On Instagram, Tag artwork with @nbplibrary or submit your artwork to the reference desk. All artwork must be submitted by April 27th.

Voting will take place from April 28th through May 4th and the winner will be announced on May 6th.

4/27/2019 9:00 AM View Flyer

Program Spotlight

@ THE NBPL MAIN & KENNEDY BRANCHES Ver en Español

Click here to reserve a museum pass today!

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.

Library Card

View Your Library Card Online Becoming an NBPL Member Borrowing Guidelines

Featured

Scroll down to view all items.

Day Book Club

Latest Feature: Beautiful Boy

Author: David Sheff

Main Library Location

Schedule: 2nd Wednesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Guttenberg Resource Center Location

Schedule: 2nd Tuesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 11, 2019

NBPL @ Twitter

NBPL on Facebook

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
Get Directions

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
Get Directions

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