Crafting

Crafting Books

 

 

Get inspired to create and learn!

 

Whether you are perfecting your craft or diving into a new project, we have just what you need to get crafty.

 

We've got loads of ebooks and audiobooks to download right now!

 

Follow Berkeley Public Library's board Crafting! on Pinterest.

 

 

Creativebug

collage making with supplies such as sissors paste and tissue paper

You are more creative than you think!
Experience the joy of making with thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists. By signing up for Creativebug you'll enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch our classes anytime, anywhere. Since our classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. 

Featuring classes about:

• Knitting
• Crochet
• Art + Design
• Paper
• Sewing
• Quilting
• Jewelry
• Kids
• Food + Home
• Holiday + Party

Our instructors are impressive artists and creative experts. They bring with them a lifetime of practice, tried-and-true teaching methods, and the added gift of being able to articulate every step of how to knit, stitch, paint and create the projects you see throughout our site.

Music Online from Alexander Street Press

Alexander Street Logo

More than 670,000 tracks from all genres of music are 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: Music Online from Alexander Street Press is not available through our OPAC terminals. Check out a Chromebook at any branch to use this resource.

Overdrive Magazines

an illustrated girl behind a book

Overdrive offers instant access to the latest issues of your favorite magazines. All Overdrive magazines are always available with no wait lists or holds to manage. 
More than 3,000 magazines available, including top titles like:

  • US Weekly
  • The New Yorker
  • National Geographic
  • Vanity Fair
  • Rolling Stone

There is also a large selection of magazines in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, German, French and more.

Magazines will check out for 21 days. You will have the option to renew a magazine within 3 days of the end of the lending period or you can borrow it again with no waiting.  Magazine use does not count against Overdrive checkout limits.

Download the free Libby app to read on your device. Please see OverDrive Magazine support.

BPL card holders can check out up to ten Overdrive ebooks and eaudiobooks simultaneously. SimplyE can be used for Overdrive ebooks and eaudiobooks.

NOTE: OverDrive/Libby is not available through our OPAC terminals. Check out a Chromebook at any branch to use this resource.

OverDrive Digital Media

Libby

Overdrive provides a large and ever-growing collection of ebooks and digital audiobooks. Download the free Libby app, or visit the website libbyapp.com  then listen or read on your device. Please see this page for support. 

SimplyE can be used for Overdrive eBooks.

BPL card holders can now check out up to ten Overdrive items simultaneously!

Note: Libby's minimum iOS is iOS 10.

NOTE: OverDrive is not available through our OPAC terminals. Check out a Chromebook at any branch to use this resource.

Kanopy is now accessible through the Extras section on the Libby app. 

NOTE: The OverDrive app is no longer available.
• Libby help: How-to videos and step-by-step instructions on Libby Help explain how to use the app.
• Transition to Libby overview page: This informational page for users includes an overview about this change, FAQs, and training opportunities.
• Virtual training: Users can sign up for a virtual training session hosted by team OverDrive.

Discover & Go & Parks

Lawrence Hall of Science and botanical garden
The Berkeley Public Library wants you to get out and explore! Check out local area museums gardens and state parks parks through these programs.