The Berkeley Public Library wants you to get out and explore! Check out local area museums gardens and state parks parks through these programs.
Berkeley Bikes
We sure love to bike in Berkeley! From balance bikes to fixies and everything in between, we take to the roads and trails to enjoy this great spot we get to call home.
Enjoy music, movies and books all about biking. Better yet, get on your bike and come visit us!
Bikes for Kids
More than 1 million tracks from all genres of music available to stream.
Music Online is divided into 5 collections for easier browsing: American Song, Classical Music Library, Contemporary World Music, Jazz Music Library, and Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries.
NOTE: Not available through our OPAC terminals. Check out a Chromebook at any branch to use this resource.
Stream independent, international, classic and documentary films.
1. Go to Kanopy and create an account by clicking on the Sign Up button.
2. Go to your email account to verify your email address.
3. Add your library card number.
4. Start watching videos! You have 30 tickets available per calendar month. (What are tickets?)
Note: Kanopy Kids does not deduct tickets to view.
NOTE: Not available through our OPAC terminals. Check out a Chromebook at any branch to use this resource.
Overdrive/Libby provides a large and growing collection of ebooks and digital audiobooks in English, Spanish, Chinese, French and Japanese.
Download the free Libby app, or visit the website libbyapp.com.
BPL card holders can check out up to ten Overdrive items.
Libby help: How-to videos and step-by-step instructions on Libby Help explain how to use the app.
NOTE: Not available through our OPAC terminals. Check out a Chromebook at any branch to use this resource.
Overdrive offers instant access to the latest issues of your favorite magazines, available with no wait lists or holds to manage. More than 3,000 magazines are available, including top titles like US Weekly, The New Yorker, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Bon Appetit and more. There is also a large selection of magazines in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, German, French and more.
Magazines check out for 21 days with the option to renew. Magazine use does not count against Overdrive checkout limits.
Download the free Libby app to read on your device. Libby Magazine help.
NOTE: Not available through our OPAC terminals. Check out a Chromebook at any branch to use this resource.