announcements

Shredding Event

Sunday, April 12 from 9:00am - 1:00pm

Library Parking Lot

Do you live in Bergenfield and have documents that need shredding? Attend the Bergenfield Public Library’s shred event at the library parking lot. DPW staff will be present to assist.

Things to Know:

Bergenfield residents only; ID will be required.
Limit of four bankers boxes per resident; please remove all hard plastic clips and plastic folders prior to bringing materials for shredding.
This event is rain or shine.
DPW does not shred the documents of each person one at a time, but waits until the garbage bin is filled up before shredding; patrons can wait until the bin is filled and watch the shredding take place.

New Study Rooms

The library now has new study rooms on the Clinton Avenue side of the building!

Patrons must reserve their study room online; same-day reservations are allowed.

Click here to reserve your room

Friends Jewelry Sale

Thursday - Saturday, April 23 - 25

First Floor

The Friends of the Library will be having a jewelry sale on April 23 - 25. Higher end jewelry will be available for purchase on the library first floor.

Sale hours are:

Thursday, Apr 23: 3 - 5 pm

Friday, Apr 24: 3 - 5 pm

Saturday, Apr 25: 10 am - 2 pm

Autism Awareness Month Celebration

Sunday, April 19 at 2:00pm

Young Adult Room

This event will be hosted by the Bergenfield Public Library in collaboration with the Borough of Bergenfield Stigma-Free Committee, Bergenfield Barrier-Free Committee, and the Challenger Program, as part of the Bergenfield Mayor’s Wellness Program.

Holiday Closures

The library will be closed to observe the following holidays:

Friday, April 3: Good Friday

Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday

Regular operating hours will resume after the holiday.

for adults

The Quiet Strength Within: A Healing Path Gathering

Friday, April 10 at 1:00pm

Young Adult Activity Room

Join us in welcoming Zizi Majid, a certified spiritual healer and human rights consultant, as she shares her journey of resilience and transformation by reminding us that even in life’s darkest storms, the human spirit can rise, transform, and shine. Through her YouTube channel (@thehealingpath_25) and her writings on Medium, her words inspire readers to embrace positivity, find strength in adversity, and live with grace and courage.

Registration required on our online calendar.

Click here to register

Project Healthy Bones

Wednesdays (January 7 - July 1) at 11:00am

Friends Room Room

Project Healthy Bones is a 24-week exercise and education program for older women and men at risk for, or who have, osteoporosis. The program includes exercises that target the body’s larger muscle groups to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. The 24-week curriculum also features sessions on the importance of exercise, nutrition, safety, and drug therapy. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water.

* There will be no session on Wednesday, April 15

You must sign the participant waiver and medical approval forms provided upon registration before the start of the program. You may also find a brochure for more information upon registration.

Click here to register

A Club in Motion: Club Swinging Exercises

Thursdays (April 2 - 30) at 6:00pm

Friends Room

Looking to fix shoulder pain? Join the club! Restore your body to its natural state using the functional movements of a Mobility Club. It will help improve your mobility, flexibility, strength, balance and posture. Suitable for everyone and all fitness levels, the class will be conducted at a gentle pace, focusing on proper form and breaking movements down step by step. Move better. Feel better. Try exercising with a Mobility Club.

Registration required on our online calendar.

Click here to register

Pillowcase Sewing for Charity

Tuesday, April 21 at 2:00pm

Friends Room

Join us at the Bergenfield Library for a heartwarming community sewing event where we’ll create colorful pillowcases for children in hospitals. No sewing experience is needed. Just a willingness to help and have fun! Sewing machines and supplies will be available, or feel free to bring your own. Come give back, meet new people, and help sew smiles for kids in need.

Registration required on our online calendar.

Click here to register

The 1950s Musical Experience

Friday, April 24 at 1:00pm

Friends Room

Audiences have been thrilled since the introduction of Kevin Grace's one-man musical performance, "The 1950's Experience". Kevin’s stylistically spot-on vocals, 50’s wardrobe, and interesting commentary regarding the era, will be sure to transport your audience right back to the 50’s!

Laughter Yoga

Sunday. April 26 at 1:30pm

Friends Room

Laughter Yoga uses intentional laughter to help reduce stress, boost your mood, and connect you with others. No experience or special poses are required—just show up, ready to laugh and leave feeling lighter and more resilient. Ready to find your giggle? Secure your spot today!

Registration required on our online calendar.

Click here to register

Afternoon Book Club

Monday, April 20 at 1:30pm

Friends Room

Want to chat about books on a Monday afternoon? Flip through those pages and head over to our monthly Afternoon Book Club! This month's book: Normal People by Sally Rooney.

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

Chair Yoga & Meditation

Mondays (April 6 - 27) at 6:00pm

Friends Room

Join a certified yoga instructor for a session of chair yoga and meditation. Walk-ins welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes.

This program is part of the Mayor's Wellness Program.

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

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.

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

Wednesdays (April 1 - 29*) at 10:30am

Children's Activity Room

Introduce your little one to early literacy skills such as singing, language, talking in this introductory and interactive story time. May include a quick craft or open play time.

*No session on April 8

Spring Break Series

Monday, April 6
Jiggles & Wiggles (Ages 1 - 4) 10:30am in the Children's Activity Room
Jellybean Jamboree (Grades K - 2) at 2:00pm in the Children's Activity Room
Tuesday, April 7
Slime Time (Grades K - 5) at 11:00am in the Children's Activity Room
Tiny Tales & Science Trails (Grades K - 2) at 6:00pm in the Children's Activity Room
Wednesday, April 8
"Rick the Rock" Story & STEM (Grades 3 - 5) at 2:00pm in the Children's Activity Room
Thursday, April 9
Movie Viewing: "Dog Man" (All Ages) at 11:00am in the Friends Room

Tiny Tales & Science Trails (Grades K - 2)

Tuesdays (April 7, May 5, June 2) at 6:00pm

Children's Activity Room

A program for Grades K-2 that combines storytelling with interactive science activities. Listen, learn, explore!

Music & Movement: Little Explorers with Ms Brandi (Ages 0 - 4)

Mondays (April 13 - 27) at 10:30am

Children's Activity Room

Ms. Brandi will have you singing, dancing and telling funny stories. For Bergenfield residents only.

Storytelling Math (Grades 1 - 3)

Tuesdays (April 14 - 28) at 3:45pm

Children's Activity Room

Listen to a story each week and learn about a math concept then we’ll do an activity related to the story.

Earth Day: Recycled Fabric Art Collage (Grades K - 5)

Wednesday, April 22 at 3:45pm

Children's Activity Room

We’ll use various scraps of fabric to create unique pieces of art.

Open Play Time (Ages 1 - 4)

Fridays, April 17 & 24 at 10:30am

Children's Activity Room

Come play with some of our toys and make new friends.

Library Lego Check-Out Tower (Grades K - 5)

April 19 - April 24 during operating hours

Children's Room

During Library Week each time you check out a book you will receive three Legos to add to our library tower.

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)

Monday, April 20 at 6:00pm

Google Meet

The Junior Library Council is a service based teen volunteer group. 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.

Open enrollment has ended. No drop-ins are allowed. Virtual meeting credentials will be emailed.

DIY Button Making (Grades 6 - 12)

Tuesday, April 14 at 3:15pm

YA Activity Room

Show off your creativity by making some buttons. Teens can use what is provided or create their own design.

Spring Po-e-Tea (Grades 6 - 12)

Thursday, April 16 at 3:15pm

YA Activity Room

We’ll try our hand at writing different types of poetry and enjoying various teas and light snacks.

Create a Tiny Library (Grades 6 - 12)
Thursday, April 23 at 3:15pm
YA Activity Room

Celebrate National Library Week by creating your very own tiny library.

YA Monthly Raffle (Grades 6 - 12)

Throughout April

YA Room

Enter our monthly raffle for a chance to win a small prize. You must have a Bergenfield Library card to enter.

Spring Break: Animated Shorts Watch Party (Grades 6 - 12)

Thursday, April 9 at 2:00pm

YA Activity Room

Explore animation in bite-sized pieces with this screening of a variety of animated shorts created by art students and animation studios alike.

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

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.

Talk to a Social Work Intern

To further the library's goal of connecting our community with the resources you need, we offer the services of our Social Work intern (Master of Social Work student) who can assist you

There are no residency requirements to meet with the social work intern. All are welcome to drop in!

Visit our website to learn more and view available hours

Please note that the social work intern is not able to provide any clinical services (i.e. therapy). We are able to refer you to a social service agency that can provide clinical support.

This service is in partnership with the Fairleigh Dickinson University and Rutgers University Schools of Social Work.

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