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

Experience the joy of making with thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists. With Creativebug you'll enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes featuring knitting, crochet, jewelry-making, paper arts, quilting and more. Watch our classes anytime, anywhere. Since our classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. 

Music Online from Alexander Street Press

Alexander Street Logo

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.

Overdrive/Libby Magazines

an illustrated girl behind a book

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.

OverDrive/Libby

Libby

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.
 

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.