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Conscious Kits
Conscious Kits for Kids are a collection of book discussion kits on racial equity, identity, and justice. These book kits are geared towards preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their parents & caregivers.
MakeMake Spanish eBooks for Children
MakeMake es una colección de 500 libros electrónicos en español de alta calidad para jóvenes de 3 a 12 años. Esta colección incluye libros ilustrados, libros de lectura, ficción y libros interactivos donde los niños pueden leer y escuchar el texto al mismo tiempo.
Berkeley Public Library Kids YouTube Channel
Find the Berkeley Public Library Kids YouTube channel here -- songs, puppets, flannel boards, STEAM videos, celebrity readings, and more!
NextReads Newsletters
Newsletter reading suggestions delivered right to your inbox each month. Mystery, biography, kids books and more!
BrainFuse HelpNow
Get live help with math, reading, writing, and language arts anytime day or night with Brainfuse HelpNow! The online tutoring you know and love has expanded tutoring hours for all California students. Math, reading, and writing tutors are available 24/7.
hoopla for Kids
Explore amazing ebooks and streaming media by browsing in Hoopla Kids Mode. No holds, no waiting! You can borrow up to 10 items per month.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Find great books by topic, reading level, genres and more.
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Explora for Kids
Access great research tools for kids: books, magazines and media. The audio option reads articles aloud. All articles come with citations.
Britannica Library for Children
Do research on countries, animals, social studies, world religions and more.
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Kanopy Kids
Check out Kanopy Kids for hundreds of educational and entertaining videos for children. Enjoy unlimited streaming views of movies, TV series, and animated storybooks.
NOTE: Not available through our OPAC terminals. Check out a Chromebook at any branch to use this resource.
elibrary
Enjoy and learn with our elibrary wherever you are, whenever you wish.
Biography in Context
Research more than 5500 famous people from the past and present. Find images, audio files, excerpts from primary sources such as newspapers and speeches, and other resources.
Overdrive/Libby for Kids
Read or listen to thousands of ebooks & audiobooks. available through a computer, e-reader, smart phone or tablet.
National Geographic Kids
A complete archive of National Geographic magazine for Kids
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Personalized Book Picks
Let us help you find more books to read!
Based on the interests you indicate, library staff will identify 3-6 books (or audiobooks!) for you and will place them on hold. Your personalized book picks will be placed on hold in your account within one week after you submit this form. Expect an email when the materials are ready, and you will have one week to pick them up at the Berkeley Public Library location of your choosing.
A Family Place
Family Place is a space filled with toys, comfy furniture, and a collection of parenting materials on the fourth floor of the Central Library. Magazines about raising your kids and having fun with them. Brochures and handouts on issues from safety to nutrition to your child’s developmental stages to early literacy.
Summer Reading 2026
From June 4 - August 15 2026, Plant a Seed at Berkeley Public Library with Summer Reading!
Sign up and receive a free book while supplies last.