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Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Program
The 2027 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate contest will open for submissions on September 1, 2026.
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.
VetNow
FREE Live Online Assistance for, Veterans, and their Families. Career, Veteran Support and Learning Tools. Connect with a coach to get help in job search, resumes, career path. Connect with an expert veteran to learn about VA benefits and community resources.
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.
Jobs and Volunteering
Looking for a job? Want to volunteer? The Library can connect you to what you need.
CareerOneStop
Learn about different careers, plan for your education, get salary and benefit information, search for jobs, improve your resume and get interview tips from the US Department of Labor.
Northstar Digital Literacy
Northstar Digital Literacy tests your computer skills, helps you build skills in key areas, and lets you demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Included are assessments, instructor-led curricula, and self-directed online learning in three main areas:
Weekly Sky Report
The Weekly Sky Report is a summary of what's going on in the Berkeley sky each week. Rocket launches and other news are also included. There are new things to see all the time, so keep checking back...
Current:
Weekly Sky Report 2026-8--23 - 2026-8-29
Weekly Sky Report 2026-8-16 - 2026-8-22
Weekly Sky Report -- Lunar Halo Over Berkeley, Dec. 2, 2025
Archived Sky Reports:
Weekly Sky Report 2026-8-9 - 2026-8-15
Weekly Sky Report 2026-8-2 - 2026-8-8
Weekly Sky Report 2026-7-26 - 2026-8-1
Weekly Sky Report 2026-7-19 - 2026-7-25
Weekly Sky Report 2026-7-5 - 2026-7-11
Weekly Sky Report 2026-6-28 - 2026-7-4
Weekly Sky Report 2026-6-21 - 2026-6-27
Weekly Sky Report 2026-6-14 - 2026-6-20
Weekly Sky Report 2026-6-7 - 2026-6-13
Weekly Sky Report 2026-5-31 - 2026-6-6
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.