Land Acknowledgement

Berkeley Public Library buildings are built on the territory of xučyun (Hooch-yoon), within the homeland of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo) speaking Ohlone (Oh-low-nee) people. See the full statement.

Claremont Branch

Claremont Branch
Claremont Branch
Claremont Branch from Ashby Ave.
Claremont Branch from Ashby Ave.
Fireplace and reading area
Fireplace and reading area
CURRENTLY CLOSED!
Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

2940 Benvenue Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
United States

510-981-6280
Branch Desk

Branch Supervisor — Shani Leonards

Directions
AC Transit —

51B | 7 | 22 | 27

Parking —

No parking lot; metered street parking is almost always scarce.

Map/Directions —

Follow this link to map and directions.

Upcoming at Claremont

  • Teen Hangout @Claremont

    Image shows four photos in a grid. One image is of two girls watching a movie, another image is of two boys playing video games, another image is of a boy and girl making bracelets, another is of three teens posing. Image reads "Teen Hangout. For 6th and

    Wednesday, October 14 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

    Attention teens! Come on down to the Claremont Branch on Wednesdays any time between 2-4pm for snacks and a fun time!

  • Read to a Dog @Claremont

    Image of five different dogs sitting behind a shelf of books with text reading "Read to a Dog at Claremont".

    Thursday, October 15 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

    Kids ages 5-12 can sign up for a 20 minute session where they read to a dog provided by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs 🐶.

  • Poetry Circle @Claremont - a friendly reading circle

    Poetry Circle includes you

    Thursday, October 15 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm

    Claremont Branch

    Share poetry, your own, the famous, the ancient, something new. We take several turns around the circle. Everyone is welcome, even those who just want to listen.

  • Deborah Fruchey, guest poet - Clearly Meant presents: a reading and interview

    Deborah Fruchey portrait with Mona Lisa smile, long curly locks, and a blouse with lacy collar

    Saturday, October 17 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

    Deborah Fruchey will read her poems, followed by an interview with host Glenn Ingersoll, and discussion with audience.

  • Teen Hangout @Claremont

    Image shows four photos in a grid. One image is of two girls watching a movie, another image is of two boys playing video games, another image is of a boy and girl making bracelets, another is of three teens posing. Image reads "Teen Hangout. For 6th and

    Wednesday, October 21 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

    Attention teens! Come on down to the Claremont Branch on Wednesdays any time between 2-4pm for snacks and a fun time!

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