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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Subject Applicable Databases
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.
Comics Plus offers readers unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from popular publishers like ABDO, Andrews McMeel, Archie Comics, BOOM! Studios, Capstone, Dark Horse, Dynamite, Graphic Mundi, Humanoids, IDW, Lerner, Kodansha, TKO Studios, Tokyopop, Valiant, Yen... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Childrens/Teens Edition: Comics Plus offers readers unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from popular publishers like ABDO, Andrews McMeel, Archie Comics, BOOM! Studios, Capstone, Dark Horse, Dynamite, Graphic Mundi, Humanoids, IDW, Lerner, Kodansha, TKO... 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.
  
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