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Library Locations and Services
Drop in to any of our libraries during open hours to take advantage of our books, magazines, newspapers, computers and helpful staff.
Inside the library, you can:
- get reading recommendations and research help from library staff
- read magazines, books and newspapers
- use your computer on our free WiFi ((BPL-Wireless, password berkeley) or our computers
- use our state of the art, free meeting rooms for groups of 10 or more
- use private study rooms at South and West branches
- check out tools from our Tool Lending Library (Berkeley residents and property owners only)
- enjoy storytimes for our younger patrons and families
- learn your family history with our Ancestry.com access
- access free small business support with SCORE at the Central library
Virtual Library
Even when our doors are closed, we are still available to you!
- download ebooks and audiobooks to your smartphone, tablet or computer
- read and download digital magazines
- print free passes to local museums and venues with Discover & Go.
- listen to streaming music and create personalized playlists with Music Online, Naxos Classical and Naxos Jazz
- access children's research tools for that project that's due in the morning
- learn a language, including Pirate!
- check up on your investments with Morningstar
