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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...

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Programs & Events

May 25

Job Search Tools Workshop - Main

Join us for the FREE workshop to learn about job search tools and how to avoid burnout.

5/25/2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM View Flyer

Jun 05

Entrepreneurship 101 - Main Library

This is a six-week course. Individuals that should attend are those contemplating a business, looking for more information on assessing their ideas, and early stage business owners looking to add more structure and understanding. Topics covered in this class include: Guidelines to start your business; Legal structures for your business; Developing a business plan; Conducting effective business research; Developing cost, revenue and cash flow projections.

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For more details about this workshop and to register go to: www.ucedc.com/events

6/5/2019 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM View Flyer

Jun 06

Teen Advisory Board - Main Library

Join the Teen Advisory Board!! Meetings will take place on the first Thursday of every month at 5 PM. These meetings are open to students in grades 7 and up. Please register at the children's desk.

6/6/2019 5:00 PM View Flyer

Jun 08

Snakes-N-Scales Bug Show! - Main Library

This is a FREE event open to North Bergen & Guttenberg children of all ages. Please register at the children's desk.

6/8/2019 2:00 PM View Flyer

Jun 08

Interviewing Strategies Workshop - Main

Join us for this FREE workhop to learn about interviewing strategies.

6/8/2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 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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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

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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