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Databases

All databases are available in every branch of the Birmingham Public Library, unless otherwise noted. A JCLC library card can be used to access many of the databases, however licensing restrictions force us to limit access to certain databases to residents of Birmingham.

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ArtistWorks provides world-class instruction for the most popular string and band instruments through self-paced video lessons from professional musicians. To get started, once on the ArtistWorks page, select "Get a 30-day pass" to get the 30-day pass(patrons get 30 days of access). learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Enjoy complimentary access to Craftsy for classes in Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Cake Decorating, Cooking, Baking, Crocheting, Drawing, Embroidery, Fitness, Fun for Kids, Gardening, Home Décor, Jewelry Making, Knitting, Painting, Paper Crafting, Photography, Weaving + Spinning, Woodworking,... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Bringing you hundreds of thousands of movies, full music albums, audiobooks and more, hoopla is a revolutionary digital service made possible by your local library. From Hollywood blockbusters to best selling artists and authors – not just the hits, but the niche and hard-to-find as well – you’ll... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
iVOX™ is our app for children based upon our popular VOX™ Books. iVOX delights and engages curious young minds with immersive storytelling technology. ...iVOX is a revolutionary take on read-alongs for children ages 2-10. It is our wildly popular VOX Books experience, integrated and expanded... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Entertain, educate, and inspire! The Just for Kids Streaming Collection includes fun and informative video and audio titles on topics including music and arts, animals, sports and hobbies, math and science, history, reading, and much more—plus interac-tive educational games. Perfect for... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Kanopy is a video streaming platform for libraries with one of the largest collections in the world (5x Netflix) - over 30,000 films featuring over 1,000 producers including Criterion Collection, Media Education Foundation, Great Courses, Kino Lorber, etc. Our films are more typically "educative"... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Remote Access Available.
kweliTV is a Black-owned streaming platform that curates and produces global Black stories & amplifies Black creators through 800+ indie films, documentaries, shows, kids’ content as well as live & immersive experiences. kweliTV is accessible from anywhere in the world and distributed to several... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
A collection of thousands of popular audiobooks for adults, kids, and teens available to download and listened to on any device 24/7. Users with a library card can listen to electronic/digital books on Libby, the award-winning reading app from OverDrive, or by visiting http://jclc.overdrive.com/. learn more
Requires a JCLC card.
Remote Access Available.
A collection of thousands of popular ebooks for adults, kids, and teens available to download and read on any device 24/7. Users with a library card can read electronic/digital books (ebooks) on Libby, the award-winning reading app from OverDrive, or by visiting http://jclc.overdrive.com/. learn more
Requires a JCLC card.
Remote Access Available.
A collection of thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for all ages available for download to any device 24/7. Users with a library card can gain access via Libby, the award-winning reading app from OverDrive, or by visiting https://jclc.overdrive.com/jclc-birmingham/content. learn more
Requires a JCLC card.
Remote Access Available.
ArtistWorks provides world-class instruction for the most popular string and band instruments through self-paced video lessons from professional musicians. To get started, once on the ArtistWorks page, select "Get a 30-day pass" to get the 30-day pass(patrons get 30 days of access). learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Enjoy complimentary access to Craftsy for classes in Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Cake Decorating, Cooking, Baking, Crocheting, Drawing, Embroidery, Fitness, Fun for Kids, Gardening, Home Décor, Jewelry Making, Knitting, Painting, Paper Crafting, Photography, Weaving + Spinning, Woodworking,... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
 

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