While our building may be closed due to the public health crisis, the Bergenfield Public Library is here for you. Our virtual branch is open 24/7 and library staff are here to help you with any questions you might have during this time. We are happy to offer our patrons the following virtual or remote services. If you want to learn how to access any of these services, your library is here to help – click the “Contact Us” chat button at the bottom right side of the screen or email reference@bergenfieldlibrary.org.
Due to public health concerns, please refrain from donating any materials to the library until the health directive is lifted.
IF YOU’RE A RESIDENT OF THE BCCLS COMMUNITY AND DON’T HAVE A LIBRARY CARD, THE NEW BCCLS DIGITAL CARD IS HERE FOR YOU!
The public libraries of the BCCLS consortium know these are challenging times. In response, public libraries are helping patrons without a library card to register and get access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and more. The card is available to anyone who currently resides in the BCCLS service area (77 member libraries across 4 counties).
Learn more and apply from here!
The Library is proud to offer e- materials for adults, teens and children. Check out each of these resources to see what they have to offer. Access any of these resources with your library card.

Overdrive is a collection of free e-Books and e-Audiobooks available through the Bergenfield Public Library. For instructions on finding and downloading items, access Overdrive Help.





RBdigital Magazines

RBdigital Magazines offers 250 digital magazines to check out on your library card. For instructions on accessing digital magazines, visit the Help Center.

Kanopy Streaming Movies & Television
Kanopy is an online streaming service with access to thousands of documentary, foreign, and independent films. You can access Kanopy from your smart device. Access Kanopy from your mobile or smart tablet by downloading the Kanopy App.
Start by visiting Kanopy and setting up your account using your e-mail address, library card number, and creating a password. Receive access to thousands of documentaries, foreign, and independent films with no waiting, and no lines.
Databases
Academic Search Premier

Elementary Digital Bookshelf Pre K-8
HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest Online provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.
JerseyClicks

JerseyClicks is New Jersey’s portal for searching the statewide full-text databases offered by the New Jersey State Library, the New Jersey Library Network, and funds from the Library Services and Technology Act.
Job and Career Accelerator

Create resumes and cover letters, learn interviewing techniques, and prepare for related exams. Access millions of job listings.
MasterFILE Elite

Designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,050 general reference publications with coverage dating as far back as 1984. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Elite also includes 52 full text reference books and an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps and flags.
Novelist
ReferenceUSA

Directory and profile information on millions of U.S. businesses. Searchable by size, location, type of business, and more.
Ebsco eBooks High School Collection

This collection offers full text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for High School students across all academic subjects from History, to Language and Literature, to Science & Technology.
Ebsco ebooks K-8

This collection offers full text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all academic subjects from History, to Language and Literature, to Science & Technology.

Newspaper Archive
Newspaper Archives is a database that covers 12 countries, including the U.S. from years 1607-present day. It is now accessible remotely to BCCLS cardholders through the Ridgewood Library.
For the duration of our closing, library staff will be bringing weekly programs and activities right to your home. Make sure to follow the library’s Facebook to watch any of these fun events.

Finding yourself a bit stressed in this unpredictable time? Join us every Monday night for Sahaja Yoga Online Meditation at 7pm. You will learn how to use easy techniques to become silent, calm, and connect to your deeper self.
Sahaja Yoga Online Meditation: in partnership with the Bergenfield Public Library Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 970 860 530
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As we sit around and try to find things to do alone and with family, cooking or learning to cook is a great way to fill our time! Join us every Sunday for the #BPLCookingClub!
How does it work? Staff will post a new video recipe every week. We encourage everyone to share their own recipes or follow along with us by posting pictures & recipes in the comment’s section of our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/BergenfieldLibrary/
Be sure to use #BPLCookingClub in your response.
Happy Eating!
During this difficult time, we realize that not everyone may be tech savvy. If you would like to sign up a family member to receive a brief weekly phone call from one of the library staff, please email bfldcirc@bccls.org. Staff can answer any questions related to the library or provide referral information for services during this public health crisis. This service is limited to Bergenfield residents only.
Though you might not be able to visit any of the participating museums in our Museum Pass program, many of them are offering virtual visits and fun activities for families.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden lets you “explore the garden” by clicking through the various images & they provide detailed information on the various flowers.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan is offering programs every day that families can do with their children.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum also has many links for school resources, a video on Women’s history exploring WWII propaganda posters, and the ability to view the Intrepid’s history online.
Montclair Art Museum has videos of artists discussing their work that is currently on display. (Patrons should make note to scroll to where it says “Current Exhibitions.”)
Morris Museum is hosting an “Exhibition On Screen.”
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts has “METC AT HOME” with links to various recipes, games, and so much more!
Newark Museum is participating in #MuseumatHome where they post various artworks to their facebook page.
New York Transit Museum is doing a “Digital Exhibit: Bringing Back the CIty.”
Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center are offering lesson plans.
Facebook Live Guided Virtual Tours:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/naturalhistory/527230221505569/
View a Virtual Tour of the museum here:
https://artsandculture.google.com/streetview/american-museum-of-natural-history/OQGjMrLQ0rj5Dw?sv_lng=-73.97370723746303&sv_lat=40.78064804592283&sv_h=316.4216938917892&sv_p=-10.959935930030014&sv_pid=0rDLA7UNNVGHS4ZRP7KytQ&sv_z=1.835856512437958
Visit this page to view guided tours for current & past exhibits!
http://www.bronxmuseum.org/education/the-bxma-at-home-guided-tours
Take a virtual tour of the whole museum here!
https://www.frick.org/visit/virtual_tour
Learn about the museum’s history and their works.
http://hispanicsociety.org/visit/multimedia-archive/
Explore the museum from a mobile device & the collection online!
https://tours.thejewishmuseum.org/
https://thejewishmuseum.org/collection
Want to see what’s on display, go to the MET website and experience it at home!
https://www.metmuseum.org/
Keep up with the museum’s daily dose of NY history!
https://www.facebook.com/MuseumofCityNY/
Explore exhibitions from home!
http://www.fitnyc.edu/museum/exhibitions/index.php
Explore their Magazine, teach art from home, take free online courses & more.
https://www.moma.org/
Virtual Views Line-up:
https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/267?fbclid=IwAR3teDFQh6GzmXS8HjRpfunvHR2DB5i7F-mYsjNhTrBFAzlcpQ8oJ8g8RQg
Explore the museum from home!
https://www.guggenheim.org/plan-your-visit/guggenheim-from-home
See all the ways you can visit the Whitney from home by visiting this link:
https://whitney.org/whitney-from-home
During this closure, our ESL tutors are still able to connect with their students remotely on a weekly basis. Contact Don Hansen to register for our ESL program or if you’d like to volunteer your services – dhansen@bergenfieldlibrary.org
Check out some of our recommended foreign language learning resources.

Mango Languages the fun way to learn a foreign language or improve English skills. Mango Languages is for valid Bergenfield cardholders only. Use Step-by-step instructions to get started.

Improve your English or learn another language with Rosetta Stone Library Solution. This is an effective, easy-to-use program that allows you to learn a new language on your own time. You can use Rosetta Stone with your Bergenfield Public Library card.
Choose from thirty languages including: Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
Moazine Korean Language Magazines

Moazine Korean Language Magazines
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The State of NJ has released a comprehensive guide of resources for residents during this difficult time. Please click here to access their guide. If you have any questions, please email the reference department at reference@bergenfieldlibrary.org for additional information