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announcements

Need Your Passport Done?

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.

Social Work Intern Service Resumes!

We're starting a new season of our social work intern service, where you can get assistance from a social work intern from Rutgers School of Social Work.

Available hours are:

Thursdays 2pm-8:30pm
Saturdays 10am – 1:30pm
Sundays 1pm – 4:30pm

Visit our website to learn more

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.

Holiday Closures

The library will be closed to observe the following holidays:

Monday, October 14: Columbus Day

Regular operating hours will resume after the following holiday.

for adults

Latin Dance Classes

Thursdays (September 19 - October 3) at 6:00pm

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, the Library is offering dance classes that cover a mix of genres, such as merengue, salsa, zumba, and bachata. Classes will be taught by local dance instructors from the Latin Dance House in Bergenfield, NJ.

Please note that every participant has to fill our a consent waiver before participating, which can be done before classes begin; you can also find waivers at the Reference Desk. Make sure you wear comfortable clothes.

Author Visit: Lynnor Bontigao

Thursday, October 24 at 6:00pm

Filipina author/illustrator Lynnor Bontigao to read her latest book "Kailani's Gift" which has an element of traditional Filipino dance, the Tinikling.

There will be a:

Reading
Drawing activity
Book signing and pictures

For families. Registration required; you must register using the button below. Bergenfield residents only.

Click here to register for this event

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Monthly Monday Book Club

Monday, October 21 at 1:30pm

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: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.

Copies of the book will be available at the Reference Desk. For more information, email mpavithran@bergenfieldlibrary.org

Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesdays at 1:30pm

Looking for help using our digital resources like Libby or Kanopy? Need help using your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or other device? Drop by our conference room on Tuesdays for in-person one-on-one help!

Drop in hours are on a first come, first served basis. Please be sure to charge and bring the device you would like assistance with! Please note: we are not able to repair devices.

Need More Tech Help? We'll be offering one-on-one computer classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. Registration is required by calling 201-387-4040 ext. 2832; let us know what you are interested in learning when you sign up. Lessons covering beginning through intermediate computer skills are available. Bergenfield residents have priority for classes. Classes for out of town patrons are available for a fee.

Wednesday Afternoon Movies

Wednesdays at 1:00pm

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.

* No movie on Wednesday, October 23.

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

general services

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 4:30 p.m. 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 begins two weeks before the start of each program. Register in-person at the Children's Desk or over the phone at 201-387-4040 ext. 3. 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.

Peek-a-boo Story Time (Ages 0 - 4)

Tuesdays (October 1 - 22) at 10:30am

Children's Activity Room

We will listen to stories, sing, dance, review numbers, shapes, colors and be a little silly too! Only one adult per registered child.

Music & Movement with Mr. Corbitt (Ages 0 - 4)

Fridays (October 8 - 25) at 10:30am

Children's Activity Room

You’ll love musical story time with Mr. Corbitt as he sings picture books to you in this interactive program. Only one adult per registered child.

Spooky Story & Crafternoon (Grades K - 3)

Mondays (October 7 - 28) at 3:30pm

Children's Activity Room

Listen to a spooky story each week and create a craft to go along with it.

Fall Story and Craft (Ages 3 - 5)

Thursday, October 17 at 10:30am

Children's Activity Room

Listen to a leaf themed story and make a leaf themed craft.

Pre-K Halloween Story Time & Party (Ages 1 - 5)

Wednesday, October 30 at 10:30am

Friends Room

A special Halloween Story time - wear your costume and listen to stories, make a craft and enjoy a special treat.

Bilingual Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

Mondays (Sept. 9 - Oct. 28) at 6:00pm*

Children's Activity Room

Join Miss Celia, a native Spanish speaker, for a storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish.

*No program on Oct. 14

Book Character Elections

October 21 - November 4

Children's Room

Starting October 21st come in to vote for your favorite book character. You can select the options from the ballot or write in your own nominee. The winner of the election will be announced November 5th on Election Day.

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

for teens

By signing up for these programs, you state that you have read and understood the registration rules outlined and agree to follow them.

Mini Pumpkin Decorating (Grades 6 - 12)

Tuesday, October 1 at 3:15pm

YA Activity Room

Decorate and paint mini pumpkins in this contest! The pumpkins will be put on display and patrons will vote for their favorite over the following two weeks. The winning team/person will win a prize.

*There will be a sign-up sheet in the YA Room for registration.

Quick Snacks Club (Grades 5 - 12)

Friday, October 18 at 3:15pm

Friends Room

Make a quick and tasty ”Monster Teeth” with with apples and other treats.

* Please note that while we strive to avoid common allergens like peanuts, the foods are not guaranteed to be completely allergen free.

Junior Library Council (Grades 6 - 12)

Monday, October 21 at 6:00pm

Friends Room

A service-based volunteer program to earn community service hours while helping the library or greater Bergenfield community. Open to Bergenfield residents only. Enrollment will begin in Sep-Dec. The program runs from October-May.

* Some meetings will be held in person & others will be held virtually. You must be an enrolled member to receive the meeting link.

Library Quest (Grades 6 - 12)

Throughout October during library hours

YA Room

Follow the clues provided on the Library Quest sheets in the YA Room and get a prize if you complete the mission! - Prizes given while supplies last.

YA Book Club

Thursdays (Oct. 10, Nov. 11, Dec. 12) at 3:15pm

YA Activity Room

Stop by the library and pick up a YA book for each month’s theme to discuss:

October Theme: Thrills & Chills
November: Buddies in Books
December: Season’s Readings

Millennial Lotería Game (Grades 6-12)

Wednesday, October 16 at 3:15pm

YA Activity Room

Have fun playing this classic Mexican Bingo style card game with a millennial twist.

Historic Lego Landmarks Club (Grades 5-8)

Tuesdays (Sep. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 26, Dec. 17) at 3:15pm

Friends Room

Each month we’ll have a different challenge to build landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, and the Washington Monument out of legos.

Bamboozled! Jelly Bean Taste Test (Grades 6 - 12)

Wednesday, October 30 at 3:30pm

YA Activity Room

Can you tell if a jelly bean is yummy or gross just by looking at it? Are you brave enough to find out?

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

news from the friends

Thank You, 2024 Sponsors!

The Friends of the Library would like to thank the 2024 Business Sponsors for their generous support. Please support these local businesses!

Full list of sponsors

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 on the second floor mezzanine of 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 Desk or email dchoquette@bergenfieldlibrary.org