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 Open
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

  • Sticker Club @Claremont

    small promotional square for Sticker Club at Claremont featuring a collage of dozens of stickers including images of Garfield, Charile Brown and Lucy from Peanuts, smiley faces, a hotdog, a bat and so much more.

    Monday, October 26 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

    Design and make a sticker you can keep and share. Sign up required. Please call 510-981-6280 to reserve your space.

  • Hallo-Teen Hangout @Claremont

    Image showing gravestone with two skeleton hands reaching above it and two pumpkin-headed skeletons on either side. Text reads "Hallo-Teen Hangout at Claremont".

    Wednesday, October 28 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

    Beware teens! This isn't a regular Teen Hangout... it's a scary Teen Hangout! 🎃

  • The Haunted Library @Claremont

    Image of three children dressed as a pumpkin, witch, and cat. They are surrounded by bookcases and ghosts. Text reads "The Haunted Library".

    Thursday, October 29 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

    Join us... if you dare... for an afternoon of Halloween fun! 🎃

  • Library Late Opening

    Friday, October 30 2026 10:00am - 11:00am

    Claremont Branch

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

  • Social Services Drop-In @Claremont

    Word Cloud for the word assessment

    Tuesday, November 03 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm

    Claremont Branch

    Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

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