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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

Jan 28

Teen Advisory Board - Main Library

Join the Teen Advisory Board!! These meetings are open to students in grades 7 and up. Please register at the children's desk.

1/28/2020 4:00 PM View Flyer

Feb 04

Children's Author Event - Main Library

Join us in the Children's Department and listen to a special reading of the fantastic picture book "Earth Day, A Universal Bedtime Story", by local author, Barbara Lee George! You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and meet the author.

2/4/2020 4:00 PM View Flyer

Feb 11

KPOP & Cake Pops - Main Library

Calling all kpop stans! Join us to watch music videos and talk about your bias while making yummy cake pops! There will be a raffle in honor of J-Hope's Birthday! This program is open to North Bergen and Guttenberg students in 5th grade and up.

Please register at the Youth Services Desk.

2/11/2020 4:00 PM View Flyer

Feb 13

Eating Healthy for Valentine's Day- Main Library

Learn how to make a healthy meal for your loved one! Join us for a workshop hosted by Ashley Gayed from Shop Rite.

2/13/2020 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM View Flyer

Feb 22

Movie of the Month - Main Library

Join us at the Main Library for a screening of "Playing With Fire" A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids. Admission and refreshments are FREE!!

2/22/2020 1:30 PM View Flyer

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Day Book Club

Latest Feature: Before We Were Yours

Author: Lisa Wingate

Main Library Location

Schedule: 2nd Wednesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Guttenberg Resource Center Location

Schedule: 2nd Tuesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 11, 2020

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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 (2020)

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

Wednesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day
Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 17th - Presidents Day
Friday, April 10 - Good Friday
Sunday, April 12 - Easter
Sunday, May 24 & Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day
Saturday, July 4 - Independence Day
Saturday, September 5, Sunday, September 6 & Monday, September 7 - Labor Day
Monday, October 12 - Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 3 - Election Day
Wednesday, November 11 - Veterans Day
Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27 - Thanksgiving
Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day

*THE MAIN LIBRARY IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY'S DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST.*

July 5, 12, 19 & 26
August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

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