Premium OPAC themes
The Koha Theme Builder™ gives your library an easier way to create a more distinctive public catalog. With no coding required, you can choose a theme that reflects your library's character, improves the patron experience, and gives Koha a more intentional, institution-quality look.
Why it matters
A well-designed catalog makes a visible difference to patrons. It sets the tone for how your library presents itself — before anyone opens a book.
Each theme is shaped around a library type — public, academic, specialist, youth — so the design fits naturally rather than needing adaptation.
No coding needed. The Koha Theme Builder™ is shipped with KohaSupport AMIs via the AWS Marketplace.
Theme previews
Five theme families — with multiple presets per family, 13 in total. Each family is shaped for a distinct kind of library. Click a card to explore the previews, or view all 13 presets →
Cloister
Academic · Research · Special collections
Designed for academic and research libraries, with a calm, structured feel that supports focused discovery.
Stonebridge
Public · Community · Welcoming
Designed for public libraries, with a welcoming layout that helps patrons browse and navigate with confidence.
Meadow
Schools · Children's spaces · Youth services
Designed for schools and youth-focused libraries, with a softer, more approachable style that feels friendly and easy to use.
Chambers
Law · Archives · Specialist reference
Designed for law libraries, archives, and specialist reference collections, with a formal, structured presentation that prioritises clarity and depth.
Abbey
Heritage · Faith collections · Archives
Designed for heritage and faith-based collections, with a quieter tone that gives the material space to speak for itself.
Looking for a more specific fit?
Some libraries arrive with a clear problem to solve: a more distinctive public catalog, a clearer OPAC design, or a simpler path to customization. These pages go deeper into those use cases.
Koha customization
Understand what can be customized in Koha, where Theme Builder fits, and when a library needs theme work rather than a full redesign.
Explore Koha customizationOPAC design improvement
See how better navigation, visual hierarchy, and stronger catalog branding improve the patron experience without turning Koha into a custom development project.
See OPAC design ideasLibrary catalog themes
Compare the five theme families and identify which one matches your library type before you decide how you want to move forward.
Compare library catalog themesExplore premium OPAC themes in context
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