Mayor Wayne Zitt, joined by North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco and Head Librarian Sai Rao, cut the ribbon opening the Guttenberg Resource Center inside the Galaxy Towers on July 31, making it the first time a library in New Jersey opened a branch in another municipality.
 
The new facility will host events and programs paralleling those held at the two library locations in North Bergen. Guttenberg residents can take out any book or item from North Bergen, or from any of the other 75+ libraries participating in the BCCLS program.
 
The mall was jammed with visitors for the opening ceremony. On hand to offer her congratulations was BCCLS Interim Executive Director Cindy Czesak, along with numerous local and regional officials, including Assemblyman Pedro Mejia, Assemblywoman Angelica Jimenez, Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari, the entire Guttenberg Town Council, and former Mayor Gerald Drasheff.
 
Pee Wee the Magician wrapped up the evening with a family-friendly magic show for the huge crowd of kids that showed up. Face painting was offered, along with free cotton candy, pastries and drinks, while a registration table was crowded with residents signing up for library cards and classes, including Conversational Spanish, Basic Computer Training, Beginner’s ESL, Citizenship Exam Preparation, Tech Help, Career Assistance, and more. Also upcoming are health seminars, kids’ activities, and a variety of community events.
 
The library is open Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 2 to 8 p.m.; Friday for special programs; Saturday noon to 4; Sundays closed.
 
Two hour free parking is available in the Galaxy parking garage with validation at the front desk. Two short-term parking spots are also available out front for quick drop-offs and pick-ups.
 
For more on the library and its programs, visit the library website at www.nbpl.org.

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