Community Destinations

The Berkeley Public Library is one of the most beloved institutions in the community and one of the busiest libraries of its size nationwide. Its central branch, located in the heart of downtown, reopened in 2002 after an extensive renovation, nearly doubling in size and quadrupling usage to over 2,500 people daily.

The four branches, North, South, West and Claremont, are situated in the four corners of the city and are neighborhood "destinations." Each one brings unique benefits to the intellectually and culturally diverse populations they serve, adapting and evolving in an ever-changing environment.