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announcements

"Heartland Masala" Book Event & Author Talk

Saturday, November 8 at 12:00pm

Friends Room

Join us on Saturday, November 8th at 12PM for a free book talk at Bergenfield Public Library to celebrate the release of Heartland Masala, an illustrated Indian cookbook! NYU Professor and Food Studies Scholar Krishnendu Ray will moderate a conversation between authors Jyoti Mukharji and Auyon Mukharji, with an audience Q&A to follow.

Copies of Heartland Masala will be available for purchase and personalization.

Diwali Celebration

Sunday, November 9 at 2:00pm

Friends Room

Come join us at the library to take part in fun events throughout the building, such as a dance performance, henna station, art display, and a kids activity table!

Holiday Closures

The library will be closed to observe the following holidays:

Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day

Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 28: Day after Thanksgiving

Regular operating hours will resume after the holiday.

for adults

BollyX Fitness Class

Wednesdays (November 12 & 19) at 5:00pm

Friends Room

Join us for BollyX: a fun, high-energy Bollywood-inspired dance fitness class led by our instructor, Mini. Enjoy upbeat music, easy-to-follow choreography, and an uplifting workout for all levels.

Spots are limited. Please register on our online calendar below.

Click here to register

Monthly Monday Book Club

Monday, November 17 at 1:30pm

Conference Room

Want to chat about books on a Monday afternoon? Flip through those pages and head over to our Afternoon Book Club! This month's book is: The Women by Kristin Hannah

Copies of the book will be available at the Reference Desk.

Wednesday Afternoon Movies

Wednesdays at 1:00pm

Friends Room

Fancy a break in the middle of the week? Come to the library to watch a movie with us! For a full list of this month's showings, pick up a flyer at the library.

Virtual Author Book Talks

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders from the comfort of your own home with these Virtual Author Book Talks. Register to these talks and get a chance to ask questions live; you can also view archived sessions from previous speakers

Click here to view upcoming speakers and register

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. This service is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Bergenfield Library.

Questions or concerns can be directed to mpavithran@bergenfieldlibrary.org

general services

Passport Services

Schedule an appointment at the Bergenfield Public Library to process your U.S. DS-11 applications!

We can even provide passport photos for just $15.00 per set of two photos. (Photo-only appointments can also be made.)

Schedule your appointment by clicking the button below.

Find more information and schedule an appointment

If you are fifteen minutes late to your appointment, it will be automatically cancelled. If you fail to bring the required paperwork, identification or payment to your appointment, library staff reserve the right to cancel the appointment and you will need to reschedule for a new date/time.

Notary Services

The Library is happy to provide Notary Service to our patrons for $2.50 per page.

Notary Service is available by appointment on weekdays up to 7:30 p.m. depending on staffing. Notary Services are not available in the fifteen (15) minutes prior to the time of closing.

All Notary Services must be scheduled via appointment. We will not take walk-ins. We cannot guarantee same day appointments. Please schedule your appointment by clicking the button above.

Find more information and schedule an appointment

Do NOT sign your document before your appointment. You must sign in the presence of the Notary Public.

for kids

Registration is now solely on our online calendar. Program registration opens four weeks before the program start date. Please review the REGISTRATION RULES on our website.

By signing up for these programs, you state that you have read and understood the registration rules outlined and agree to follow them. Click here to go to our online calendar and register for programs.

Just Music & Books (Ages 3 - 5)

Tuesdays (November 4, 18, 25) at 10:30am

Children's Activity Room

Join Miss Jo Anne and listen to some stories and sing some songs. Stay for a short time after storytime for some free play and socialization.

Peek-a-Book Storytime (Ages 0 - 4)

Wednesdays (November 5 - 19) at 10:30am

Children's Activity Room

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, dance, and a quick craft.

Tissue Paper Mosaic (Grades K - 2)

Wednesday, November 12 at 3:30pm

Children's Activity Room

Create your own fall themed mosaic with tissue paper and glue sticks.

Pre-K Fall Bingo (Ages 2 - 4)

Thursday, November 13 at 3:45pm

Children's Activity Room

Toddlers will like this twist on the classic game where they identify fall images to win bingo and a small prize.

Bilingual Storytime / Cuentos bilingües (Ages 3 - 5)

Sunday, November 16 at 2:00pm

Children's Activity Room

Join Ms. Celia for a fun and educational experience at our Bilingual Storytime. Enjoy stories in Spanish and English featuring picture books, songs, and interactive activities.

En español: Acompáñen a Ms. Celia para una experiencia divertida y educativa en nuestra Hora del Cuento Bilingüe. Disfruten de cuentos en español e inglés con libros ilustrados, canciones y actividades interactivas.

Native American Spin Drum (Grades K - 5)

Tuesday, November 18 at 3:45pm

Children's Activity Room

Learn about the importance of the drum in Native American culture and make your own spin drum in recognition of Native American Heritage Month.

Charlie Brown Movie & Feast (For Families)

Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30pm

Friends Room

Join us for a screening of “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” After the movie, we'll recreate the meal featured in the story. (No dinner food will be served.)

Paint 'n Sip Cider

Thursday, November 20 at 3:30pm

Children's Activity Room

Paint your own mini canvas while you sip on some apple cider.

Make & Take: Fall Craft (Ages 3 - 5)

Throughout October while supplies last

Children's Room

Create a cute design using fall cutouts from the comfort of your home! Head to the Children's Room to grab your kit while supplies last. For Bergenfield residents only.

Make & Take: Thankful Tree Centerpiece (For Families)

Starting November 13 while supplies last

Children's Room

Make a centerpiece for your family table! Come to the Children's Room to grab your craft while supplies last. One tree per family. For Bergenfield residents only.

Questions or concerns can be directed to the Children's Desk at 201 - 387 - 4040 x3

for teens

Registration is now solely on our online calendar. Please review the REGISTRATION RULES on our website.

Junior Library Council (Grades 8 - 12)

Open Enrollment from September - December 2025.

The Junior Library Council is a service based teen volunteer group. Bergenfield residents in Grades 8-12 are welcome to enroll in the program. Open enrollment will be held from September to December and the program runs from October, 2025 through May, 2026. Council Members are required to attend monthly mandatory meetings and to complete various activities in order to earn volunteer hours and a certificate. Activities span across different areas so that members have opportunities to engage with the library and broader community.

More information about opportunities, meeting dates, and enrollment forms can be found on our website.

Click here for more information and to enroll for Junior Library Council

Fall Bead Keychains (Grades 6 - 12)

Wednesday, November 5 at 3:15pm

YA Activity Room

Design your own keychain with fall colored pony beads. Only one per person. Bergenfield residents only.

Make a Beaded Plant (Grades 6 - 12)

Friday, November 14 at 3:15pm

YA Activity Room

Create a beaded plant that requires no watering or sunlight.

DIY Fall Leaf Placemat (Grades 6 - 12)

Friday, November 21 at 3:15pm

YA Activity Room

Make your own seasonal placemat with some leaves and our laminator. Available while supplies last.

Questions or concerns can be directed to the Children's Desk at 201 - 387 - 4040 x3

news from the friends

The Friends are on Facebook!

The Friends of the Library now have their own Facebook page! Leave a like and stay up to date on all the latest news from the Friends.

Friends' Facebook Page

Ongoing Book Sale

You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy fantastic books and media at the Friends of the Library’s Ongoing Book Sale — and that’s kind of the same thing.

Find the finest collection of gently-used items for sale in the library. Purchases are cash or check only. Make sure you bring a tote bag!

Click here for prices

Donations

Donations are back! The library is now accepting small donations (approximately 10 items) of new or like-new materials (no older than 10 years) per person per week.

Click here for a list of acceptable donations

We request that you bring in donations during normal hours of operation and not leave boxes outside or place items in the book drop.

If you want to donate: ask for Dan at the Circulation Service Desk or email dchoquette@bergenfieldlibrary.org