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Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Program

Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate logo, depicts a hand holding a pencil in a tie-dye red circle
The 2026 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate contest is now open for submissions until October 31, 2025.

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…

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. …

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…

Mango Languages

Language-learning centered around you.

Jobs and Volunteering

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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…

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…

Weekly Sky Report

solar system planets in a line

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…

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.