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

  • Village Rhythms African Drumming

    Onye wears a large drum over one arm and smiles as he stands outside in front of a wall and some small trees.

    Saturday, November 07 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm

    Claremont Branch

    Interactive fun with African drumming, dancing, songs, and stories!

  • Claremont Crafternoons

    Promotional graphic reading “Claremont Crafternoons” in bold, purple lettering. Below the text are illustrations of craft supplies, including pink-handled scissors, a bottle of glue, patterned markers, a colorful castle-shaped pencil holder filled wit

    Tuesday, November 10 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

    Get creative with fun, hands-on crafts for young children!

  • Library Closure - Holiday

    Wednesday, November 11 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

    Claremont Branch

    All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

  • Puzzle Swap @Claremont

    green, yellow, dark and light blue and red puzzles pieces against a light yellow background to promote Claremont's Puzzle Swap series. Swap dates are irregular so please check our calendar or call 510-981-6280.

    Saturday, November 14 2026 10:00am - 11:00am

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

    Come to the Claremont puzzle swap. All are welcome and we have puzzles of all sizes at most of our sessions.

  • Stories Only You Can Tell: A Memoir Workshop - Katharine Harer will help you find ways to tell them

    Katharine Harer smiling

    Saturday, November 14 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm

    Claremont Branch

    Your life is full of stories! In this 2-hour workshop Katharine Harer will help you get started on telling a few.

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