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

  • 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.

  • Once Upon a Time: Story Time for School-Aged Children

    An open, whimsical children’s storybook shows a young Black girl in a pink dress walking along a winding path through a lush green landscape. Above her, a smiling Black child with an afro and small wings flies among stars and fluffy clouds in a bright b

    Tuesday, November 03 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

  • 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, November 04 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!

  • 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!

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