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Locations and Hours

2013 Library Holidays PDF File

Central Library
2090 Kittredge at Shattuck Berkeley, CA 94704 Map	Mon: 12-8 Tues: 10-8 Wed - Sat: 10-6 Sun: 1-5	510-981-6100 Information 510-981-6223 Children's 510-981-6148 Reference 510-981-6195 Administration 510-981-6241 A&M Reference
Central closing procedures begin 15 minutes prior to closing because of the size of the building. During this time, access to some areas and services including restrooms, public computers and WiFi etc. is unavailable.
Berkeley History Room
2nd Floor 2090 Kittredge at Shattuck Berkeley, CA 94704 Map	Open Monday 3-7 PM and other hours by appointment. After hours call 510-981-6148	510-981-6212
Central closing procedures begin 15 minutes prior to closing because of the size of the building. During this time, access to some areas and services including restrooms, public computers and WiFi etc. is unavailable.
Claremont Branch
2940 Benvenue Ave. at Ashby Berkeley, CA 94705 Map	Mon - Tues: 10-6 Wed - Thur: 12-8 Fri - Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed	510-981-6280 Information
North Branch
1170 The Alameda at Hopkins Berkeley, CA 94707 Map	Mon - Tues: 10-6 Wed - Thur: 12-8 Fri - Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed	510-981-6250 Information
South Branch
1901 Russell Street at MLK Berkeley, CA 94703 Map	Mon - Tues: 10-6 Wed - Thur: 12-8 Fri - Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed	510-981-6260 Information
Tool Lending Library
1901 Russell Street at MLK Berkeley, CA 94703 Map	Tue: 10:00-6:00 Wed - Thu: 12:00-8:00 Fri: 1:00-6:00 Sat: 10:00-6:00 Sun - Mon: Closed	510-981-6101 Information
West Branch - Effective May 7, 2012, the West Branch Library is temporarily closed to allow for demolition and construction of a new building. Storytimes During Temporary Closure
1125 University Ave. at San Pablo Berkeley, CA 94702 Map		510-981-6270 Information
BranchVan - The BranchVan was purchased with funds from Measure FF, passed by Berkeley voters in November 2008. The BranchVan will deliver holds and pick up returns at designated stops near branches when they are closed for construction.

Library BranchVan services to West Berkeley will continue while the West Branch Library is under construction. Look for us at the Rosa Parks School (920 Allston Way)

Mon 10:00-1:00
Tue 2:30-5:30
Wed 4:30-6:30
Thu 12:00-3:00
Fri 2:30-5:30
Sat 10:00-1:00

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Locations and Hours

Central Library

Berkeley History Room

Claremont Branch

North Branch

South Branch

Tool Lending Library

West Branch - Effective May 7, 2012, the West Branch Library is temporarily closed to allow for demolition and construction of a new building.

BranchVan - The BranchVan was purchased with funds from Measure FF, passed by Berkeley voters in November 2008. The BranchVan will deliver holds and pick up returns at designated stops near branches when they are closed for construction.