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.

North Branch

North Branch Exterior
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: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

1170 The Alameda
Berkeley, CA 94707
United States

510-981-6250
Branch Desk

Branch Supervisor — Dan Beringhele

Directions
AC Transit —

7 | 12 | 18 | 27 | FS

Parking —

No parking lot; unmetered street parking is usually available.

Map/Directions

Follow this link to map and directions.

Upcoming at North

  • Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North

    Saturday, November 07 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

    North Branch

    Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets

  • Chess @North

    chess board and chess pieces on red background

    Saturday, November 07 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm

    North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

    Chess on the first Saturday of the month

  • Memory Cafe @North (RSVP required)

    Tuesday, November 10 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

    A gathering for seniors living with cognitive decline and their care partners.

  • Teen TTRPGs Club @North

    TTRPGs Club! Brand new players and veteran adventurers alike are invited to play Dungeons And Dragons. 4 pm to 6 pm Tuesdays, with youth game masters. Scroll on green background with dice, potion, wand, staff, cloak.

    Tuesday, November 10 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    North Branch - North Teen Room

    Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

    Register - Teen TTRPGs Club @North

  • Library Closure - Holiday

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

    North Branch

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