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

  • Chinese Medicine for Chronic Pain @Claremont

    Image of Chinese Medicine overlaid with text reading "Dr. Aisha Julia Lee of South Bay Internal Healing presents:"

    Saturday, September 26 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

    with Dr. Aisha Julia Lee of South Bay Internal Healing

  • Cozy Crafts @Claremont

    Image shows two totes covered in various patches with text reading "Cozy Crafts at Claremont. DIY Mini Totes".

    Saturday, September 26 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

    Let's get crafty! Evoke comfort, warmth, and relaxation by engaging in hands-on crafts that prioritize calming processes and gentle focus 💗.

  • Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

    picture of stacked hands belonging to many different people

    Monday, September 28 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm

    Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

    Dr. Anu Agarwal covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer's, how to approach someone about memory concerns, and resources offered by the Alzheimer's Association.

  • 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, September 28 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.

  • 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, September 30 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!

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