the history of the north bergen public library

The History of the North Bergen Public Library

By Gwyneth and Winnie

Winnie

Trillium Learning Global 21st Century Schools ProjectTrillium Learning Global 21st Century Schools Project

Robert Fulton School, North Bergen, New Jersey, USARobert Fulton School, North Bergen, New Jersey, USA

Diana Madrid, Nancy Baucke, Sharon ParsonsDiana Madrid, Nancy Baucke, Sharon Parsons

Table of Table of ContentsContents

About the Library

Timeline

Location

Hours Open

Events

Library Selections

Director

About the LibraryAbout the Library The North Bergen Public Library was officially opened on February 25,1936 with 2,630 volumes to serve a population of 40,000 people. On April 1st, Mrs. Rose Cowler was appointed as the librarian.

The First 50 Years The First 50 Years Timeline Timeline

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LocationLocation

The present location of the North Bergen Public library is 8411 Bergenline Avenue.

Hours OpenHours Open

Monday – Thursday: 9:00am- 8:00pmFriday- Saturday: 9:00am- 5:00pmSunday: Closed

•EventsEvents

The events are:• Summer Program for kids & adults• Homework Help NJ• Computer Class• English For Beginners• Fall Program• Children’s Winter Program

Library SelectionsLibrary Selections

The selections of books are for:• Nonfiction for kids and adults• Fiction for kids and adults•Record Newspaper• Maps• Magazines • Adult Books• How-to Books•Reference•Music