Claremont Branch

Claremont Branch

Claremont Branch from Ashby Ave.

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

Social Services Drop-In @Claremont

Tuesday, October 06 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm

Claremont Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Once Upon a Time: Story Time for School-Aged Children

Tuesday, October 06 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Teen Hangout @Claremont

Wednesday, October 07 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

Thursday, October 08 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 🐶.
Día de los Muertos with Cascada de Flores - Una Ofrenda Musical/A Musical Altar for our Muertos

Saturday, October 10 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Song, Story, and Dance for All Ages.

Hours

Library hours by day and location
Day	Central	Branches	Tool
Monday	12pm–8pm	10am–6pm	10am–6pm
Tuesday	10am–8pm	10am–8pm	10am–6pm
Wednesday	10am–6pm	10am–8pm	12pm–8pm
Thursday	10am–6pm	12pm–8pm	12pm–8pm
Friday	10am–6pm	10am–6pm	10am–6pm
Saturday	10am–6pm	10am–6pm	10am–6pm

Two branches are open on Sunday from 10–6: Tarea Hall Pittman South & North.

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