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Main Library - Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Main: Friday, October 18, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Main Library: Saturday, October 19, 2019 12 PM to 2 PM.

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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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RFP - PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: ACCOUNTANT
Submission Date: October 17, 2019
RFQ - GENERAL LEGAL REPRESENTATION
Submission Date: October 16, 2019

Programs & Events

Oct 16

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 Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For more information about the event please email jobfair@nbpl.org.

10/16/2019 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM View Flyer

Oct 18

Flu Vaccines - Main Library

Mayor Nicholas J. Sacco proudly announces 2019 Flu Vaccines

***Proof of residency required***
For information on this program please call 201-392-2085
NORTH BERGEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Janet Castro, HEALTH DIRECTOR

10/18/2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM View Flyer

Oct 18

Haunting Histories of North Bergen - Main Library

Explore North Bergen's dark and lurid history...

Learn about North Bergen's shadowy past filled with tragic deaths, mysteries, graveyard ghosts, grisly murders, poltergeists, hidden treasure, and more with Historian Michael Maring!

10/18/2019 7:00 PM View Flyer

Oct 19

Library Pet Fair - Main Library

Help us celebrate our furry friends! Events include: Read to a Therapy Dog! (first come-first served, sign-ups begin at 11 AM) Animal Craft! Speakers! And more! Pet Supply Drive The library will be collecting pet supplies at the Pet Fair which will be donated to our local animal shelter.

For liability reasons, the library asks that you kindly leave your pets at home.

10/19/2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM View Flyer

Oct 21

Hocus Pocus Movie Event - Main Library

Watch this Halloween classic at the library! Witchy refreshments will be served! For North Bergen and Guttenberg residents of all ages.

10/21/2019 4:00 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.

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Latest Feature: Women Rowing North

Author: Mary Pipher

Main Library Location

Schedule: 2nd Wednesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 9, 2019

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Schedule: 2nd Tuesday Monthly: 2-3pm Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 8, 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