Happy Birthday Paddington Bear! Your books are part of our global reading community. You are a true light around the world who represents inclusivity, kindness and compassion. So we hope you are celebrating with all the marmalade sandwiches you desire. #Paddington65 British Embassy Washington

We'll be closing early today at 1:00pm for staff development. Thank you for your understanding.

Bergenfield Elks Lodge 1477 is sponsoring an exhibition of model trains at Bergenfield Public Library! In conjunction with the model train display, a presentation detailing electric toy train history and a following Q&A will be held on Jan 18. See below for the full schedule.

We have a new service at the library where you can talk to a social work intern. For more information, please go to our website: bergenfieldlibrary.org/talk-to-the-so… This service is in partnership with Fairleigh Dickinson University (Fairleigh Dickinson University)

The library will be closing today, January 19, at 2:00pm due to inclement weather. Regular hours should resume tomorrow. We thank you for your understanding.

In honor of Black History Month storytellers Vicki Bryan and Shirley Johnson will share a collection of stories that highlight the history and accomplishments of African Americans. Songs and African drumming/percussion will be included throughout the program.

The library will be closed tomorrow, Feb 13, due to expected inclement weather.

The library will be closed tomorrow in observance of Presidents' Day.

Spring's finally around the corner! Check below to see what's in store for our youth programming this season.

...But I mean if you _really_ want to read Shakespeare, you can always grab your library card head onto Libby, by OverDrive to read (or even listen!) to him today for free with no need to worry about 60 of your friends coming at you with knives.

Summer Reading is in full swing and we're excited to go on this adventure with you! Sign up and log in your books to earn raffle tickets, which can net you some big prizes! Youth and Adult summer reading categories are available. To sign up, head to: bergenfieldlibrary.readsquared.com

SAVE THE DATE! 10/24 6PM FREE Event (must register) at Bergenfield Public Library. I'll be reading, drawing, & signing KAILANI'S GIFT by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young - author & speaker, author of the well-loved CORA COOKS PANCIT. First 15 Bergenfield residents to register will receive a signed copy! Kitakits!

Our Community Garage Sale is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am - 5 pm! Look below for a full list of participating households.

RIP to a legend. From Harry Potter's Professor McGonagall to Downton Abbey's Dowager Countess, Maggie Smith has truly been an icon in film media. Feel like rewatching her in some of her famous roles? Head to bccls.org and place a hold.

The library will be undergoing a renovation starting next week! Check the graphic below for a quick look on what to expect, available in English and Spanish. (Alt text also available.)

The library will be opening tomorrow, February 6, at 12:00pm due to inclement weather.