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Main Library: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 1:00 PM

Main Library - Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Main & Branch: Registration starts Monday, September 11, 2017 at 9:00 AM.

Main - 3rd Wednesday of every month @ 6:30 PM.

The Library presents Conversational ESL. Contact us today for an appointment!

Main Branch-Saturdays,1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

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Programs & Events

Sep 24

Kennedy Branch 4th Anniversary Carnival

Please join us at the Kennedy Branch on Sunday, September 24th @ 2:00 PM for our 4TH ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL! There will be rides, food, games and more!

9/24/2017 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM View Flyer

Sep 27

Zumba Classes - Main

Dance and get fit! The Main Library located at 8411 Bergenline Ave., is offering a FREE Zumba Class on Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 PM.

9/27/2017 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM View Flyer

Sep 27

Acing the Job Interview I - Kennedy Branch

Acing the Job Interview I

An overview of the interview process, including how to prepare for the interview; and what to expect during each phase of the interview process. How to follow up after the conclusion of the interview is also reviewed.

9/27/2017 6:00 PM View Flyer

Sep 30

Movie of the Month - Main

Come join us for a screening of "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure": When eccentric man-child Pee-Wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life. Admission and refreshments are FREE!!

9/30/2017 12:00 PM View Flyer

Oct 07

Community Health Fair - Main Library

Join us at the Main Library on Saturday, October 7, 2017 for a FREE Community Health Fair brought to you by Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center and the North Bergen Free Public Library. Free medical screening and services will be available including blood test screening for Diabetes and Pulmonary Functions Tests. Vision screening will also be available for those who register Please call 201-854-5702 to register for vision testing.View the flier for More information.

10/7/2017 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM View Flyer

Program Spotlight

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The library is proud to announce our new Fall 2017 Adult Literacy Class offerings made possible by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Adult Literacy Grant, and in partnership with the Hudson County Schools of Technology.

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, mock interviews, 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 God of Small Things

Schedule: 2nd Wednesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Author: Arundhati Roy

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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

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

Sunday, January 1
and Monday, January 2 - New Year's Day
Monday, January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 20 - Presidents Day
Friday, April 14 - Good Friday
Sunday, April 16 - Easter Sunday
Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day
Tuesday, July 4 - Independence Day
Saturday, September 2
Sunday, September 3
and Monday, September 4 - Labor Day
Monday, October 9 - Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 7 - Election Day
Monday, November 13 - Veterans Day
Thursday, November 23
& Friday, November 24 - Thanksgiving
Sunday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Monday, December 25 - Christmas Day

*THE MAIN LIBRARY IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY'S DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST.*
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
August 6, 13, 20 & 27

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

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