Baker County Library District

Spanish News Sources

Explore over 200 Spanish-language sources from across the globe. Search current and archived issues with full-color pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

Baker County Library and OSU Extension to Launch Community Food Preservation “Library of Things”

Baker City, Oregon — Baker County Library District and Oregon State University (OSU) Extension in Baker County have partnered to launch a Library of Things focused on food preservation. Through this innovative program, residents can borrow tools such as dehydrators, water bath canners, steam canners, pressure…

October 5, 2025: Let Freedom Read Week

In celebration of Let Freedom Read Week this year we'll be giving out free copies of the classic novel 1984 by George Orwell, courtesy of our fantastic Friends of Baker County Library. Stay tuned. More details to come...!

Kanopy - streaming video service begins Sep 1!

Starting September 1st, Baker County Library District cardholders will have free access to Kanopy, the award-winning streaming service from OverDrive -- the same company that provides our popular Libby catalog of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Enjoy films, documentaries, and kids’ content anytime, anywhere…

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports is a buying advice tool that will ensure you get the best deal or product. You can use it to find reliable ratings and reviews for thousands of products and help you make the most of your time and money. You can also access money-saving advice and tips, buying guides, videos and more.

Niche Academy

Browse our custom online learning platform and become a power-user of the library! Niche Academy provides brief video tutorials about how to use library resources to do research, develop computer skills, and more!

SageCat App

The official library catalog app for the Sage Library System.

Wowbrary

Free weekly emails featuring the Newest Books, Movies, Music, etc available from Baker County Library District whether in physical or digital format. Plus library news and events!

Brainfuse HelpNow

On demand tutors accessible daily – an excellent resource for students of all ages and users of diverse needs and backgrounds.

Cultural Passes

Online check out of passes to museums or local arts, culture, history, and recreational organizations. A valid BCLD library card number is all that is required.

Air Quality Map

Thanks to a partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation, almost all of our Baker County libraries now have air quality sensors logging data to consult at anytime for determine health risks of being outdoors.

RESERVE A ROOM

BCLD patrons and guests can now use the newly launched LibCal SPACES tool to view room availability and reserve spaces in Baker County Public Library. To see the availability status of a space, users can enter their desired booking time and use the color-coded legend to determine what options are open, then…

Newsbank - HeritageHub

Explore family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Heritage Hub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find…

Tales Life Story Interview Kits

Get started on oral history interviews with this set of cards that includes 150 expert-crafted conversation prompt questions that help you preserve memories of loved ones for generations to come.

Hoopla Digital

Hoopla Digital provides instant access to a vast collection of digital content, including movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, eBooks, and comics.

LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids (Languages Other Than English) is the newest language learning platform for Baker County Library District users!

Calendar & News

Get the latest news and read about upcoming events here!

Locations & Hours

Find information about our hours and contact information at all of our branches.

Kids and Teens

Babies to Teens and everyone in between!

Our Mission

The Baker County Library provides free public library service through books and other resources, for education, information and recreation to all residents of Baker County.

Answerland

Answerland is Oregon's statewide online reference service -- available via chat and email.

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Mobile Printing

Our mobile printing service "SmartALEC" now lets you easily submit a print job from you own Smartphone, tablet, or laptop from wherever you are.

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RESERVE A ROOM

Consumer Reports

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Hoopla Digital

Hoopla Digital provides instant access to a vast collection of digital content, including movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, eBooks, and comics.

Kanopy

Kanopy offers access to over 31,000+ titles. Whether you're in the mood for a feel-good favorite or a critically acclaimed classic, there’s something for everyone. Plus, it’s completely ad-free and…

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Library2Go

Downloadable audiobooks, e-Books, and magazines!

LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids (Languages Other Than English) is the newest language learning platform for Baker County Library District users!

Niche Academy

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Newsbank - Baker City Herald

Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of The Baker City Herald. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Newsbank - USA Today

Stay current with national news, events, and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available…

Newsbank - Access World News

A wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including The Oregonian Collection.

Search Acceda Noticias: Spanish Language Newspapers by NewsBank.

Spanish News Sources

Explore over 200 Spanish-language sources from across the globe. Search current and archived issues with full-color pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

Library Elf

Wowbrary

Free weekly emails featuring the Newest Books, Movies, Music, etc available from Baker County Library District whether in physical or digital format. Plus library news and events!

Tales Life Story Interview Kits

Get started on oral history interviews with this set of cards that includes 150 expert-crafted conversation prompt questions that help you preserve memories of loved ones for generations to come.

Kids and Teens

Babies to Teens and everyone in between!

Our History

The library serving the Baker area today operates as a county-wide special district under the directorship of five elected officials. Originally founded in 1901 by the Alpha Club for the enrichment of…

Spanish News Sources

Baker County Library and OSU Extension to Launch Community Food Preservation “Library of Things”

October 5, 2025: Let Freedom Read Week

Kanopy - streaming video service begins Sep 1!

Consumer Reports

Niche Academy

SageCat App

Wowbrary

Brainfuse HelpNow

Cultural Passes

Libby Magazines

Air Quality Map

RESERVE A ROOM

Newsbank - HeritageHub

Library Elf

Tales Life Story Interview Kits

Hoopla Digital

LOTE4Kids

Calendar & News

Locations & Hours

Kids and Teens

Our Mission