Library Catalog Themes

Five library catalog theme directions, each shaped for a different kind of Koha library

Theme Builder starts with a point of view. Instead of beginning from a blank page, you can compare families designed for different institution types and choose a direction that already fits how your library presents itself.

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Theme families at a glance

The same Koha system can feel very different depending on the library type it is serving. These families are designed to make that difference visible early in the evaluation process.

Stonebridge theme preview for public libraries

Stonebridge

Best for: public libraries and community-focused catalogs

Warm, welcoming, and approachable. A good fit for libraries that want the OPAC to feel accessible to a broad patron base.

Cloister Contemporary preset — modern academic library homepage

Cloister

Best for: academic, research, and special collections libraries

Calm and structured, with a more editorial tone for libraries where focus and credibility matter more than informality.

Meadow theme preview for schools and youth libraries

Meadow

Best for: schools, children’s services, and youth-oriented spaces

Softer, friendlier, and easier for younger audiences to navigate without losing clarity.

Chambers theme preview for law and specialist libraries

Chambers

Best for: law libraries, archives, and specialist reference collections

Formal and reference-led, with a tone better suited to specialist collections and structured discovery.

Abbey theme preview for heritage and faith-based libraries

Abbey

Best for: heritage collections, archives, and faith-based libraries

Quieter and more reflective, giving the collection itself more room to define the experience.

How to use this comparison

You don't need to choose the perfect final design on day one. The practical goal is to identify which direction feels most natural for your library and refine it from there.

Start with library type

Public, academic, school, heritage, and specialist libraries each need very different visual language and tone. Start with the family that fits your institution.

Check the deeper screens

Homepage visuals matter, but look at search results, item detail, and account pages to see whether a theme holds together across the whole patron experience.

Use the consultation well

Arriving with a preferred theme family makes it much easier for us to have a productive conversation about fit, brand colours, and next steps.

Pick your next step

Whether you start here, on the main themes page, or on a customization page, the next step is simple: talk to KohaSupport if you want guidance, or choose Standard if you are ready to launch self-service.

Continue exploring Theme Builder

These supporting pages are designed to work together, not compete for attention.

Main Theme Builder page

See the complete premium OPAC themes page and explore the full Theme Builder positioning.

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Koha customization

Understand where theme work fits into wider Koha customization decisions.

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OPAC design improvement

See how better navigation, hierarchy, and visual tone improve the patron-facing catalog experience.

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Choose a direction, then talk through the fit

Compare theme families first, then talk to KohaSupport or choose Standard when your library is ready to move.

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