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Main & Branch - Monday August 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM. View the flier for more details.

Join our Super Drawing Contest! Check the calendar below for more information.

Main Library - Saturday, September 9, 2017 @ 12:00 PM

Main Library - Tuesday, September 12, 2017 @ 5:00 PM

Main Library - Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Main Library: Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 4:00 PM.

Main Library: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 5:30 PM

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

Aug 21

Solar Eclipse Event - Main & Branch

Experience the Solar Eclipse at the North Bergen Free Public Library!

11:00 AM: Supplies will be provided to create a NASA-approved Pinhole Projector.

All Day: Watch the NASA Eclipse Live Stream with free popcorn.

1:30 PM- 4:00 PM: Eclipse Viewing in the parking lot! (This part of the event will only take place at the Main Library).

DISCLAMER: The library is not responsible for any physical injury that may occur due to viewing the solar eclipse.

8/21/2017 11:00 AM View Flyer

Aug 23

Zumba Classes - Main

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

8/23/2017 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM View Flyer

Aug 25

Super Drawing Contest

Like to Draw? Then join our SUPER DRAWING CONTEST!

The winner's artwork will be featured on limited edition library cards to be handed out at our own Comic Con on September 16th!

REQUIREMENTS:

Cannot include any licensed characters.
Can be digital or print submission.
Must be something comic, anime or cartoon related.

Submit finished artwork by Friday, August 25th to the Reference Desk

8/25/2017 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM View Flyer

Sep 06

Well-Being Wednesdays - Main Library

Join us on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 6:00 pm for an important presentation titled "Foot Care and Diabetes".

Learn ways to care for your feet and understand the signs and symptoms of diabetic foot conditions.

Bus transportation will be provided from the Kennedy Branch the day of the event. Registration is required for transportation. Please contact the library to put your name on the list. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.

This event is brought to you by Hackensack Meridian Health and the North Bergen Free Public Library.

9/6/2017 6:00 PM View Flyer

Sep 09

Christina Baker Kline Author Event - Main Library

Join us at the Main Library for a special author event featurning NY Times Best-Selling Author, "Christina Baker Kline". Christina Baker Kline is the Author of the Best-selling Book "Orphan Train" which is the featured adult selection for One Book North Bergen 2017. Books will be available for sale at the event, which the author will sign. Checkout a copy today at either library location.

9/9/2017 4:00 PM View Flyer

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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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Latest Feature: One Thousand White Women

Schedule: 2nd Wednesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Author: Jim Fergus

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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

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