The 20 Best Libraries in Berkeley, CA

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13The Graduate Theological Library (GTU) is the largest theological library on the West Coast. I received my MA and am working on a PhD through GTU/Cal Berkeley and this library has suited every need I have ever had through the years of torturous and dreadful research, study and paper writing.The library…

Stephani M.

Graduate Theological Union Library

Not sure about the book selections — I’m no lawyer or law student — but I used to study for the Mcat here. This was the quietest, cleanest library I encountered in my 30 something years of life! Even though food and drinks are allowed people are responsible enough to keep it that way.

Amanda T.

UC Berkeley School of Law Library - Boalt Hall

The Berkeley central library is really good for families. They have a whole floor dedicated to children, so the kids can lose themselves in the stacks while the parents get some very important work done (like, say, Unilocaling).Also they have free wifi, although it can bog down occasionally.Last but not least…

Brian S.

Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch

Vast selection. Decent prices. I do like to get books for myself here. My real hobby is finding books that sell for a lot of money online. That is hard here since there are a lot of scouters here as well and the store sells the real finds on the stores amazon page for high prices. Don’t blame them, just makes…

Danny C.

Friends of the Berkeley Public Library

Here is a review from my daughter:This library is a great and peaceful place for me. It is precious and I love to read books. All these different creative shows from all these people. I appreciate how fun it is to be at the library. I love the creative designs of the library you can get. Once I go to the…

Alex w.

Berkeley Public Library

This is a lovely historical library that has been modernized but retained its historic charm. I love how after the remodel they kept several of the old tables, chairs, and shelves. It lends a very old style library feel in this updated building. The floor plan is open with study areas and seating on multiple…

Lacy C.

Berkeley Public Library

I really wanted to like this library because it’s in such a convenient location, but every time I visit I am disappointed. After the redesign there is only one place for adults to sit which is a large community multi-purpose room. As expected, it’s a place where crazies unpack all their treasures or old women…

Becky S.

Berkeley Public Library - West Branch

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College of Environmental Design Library

5.0

4 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	200 Optometry Ln

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Berkeley Public Library

4.7

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-981-6260
Address:	1901 Russell St

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Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

5.0

1 review

Telephone:	+1 510-649-2500
Address:	2400 Ridge Rd

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Graduate Theological Union Library

5.0

2 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	Graduate Theological Union 2400 Ridge Rd

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VLSB: Marian Koshland Bioscience and Natural Resources Library

4.5

8 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-642-2531
Address:	2101 Valley Life Sciences Bldg Ste 6500

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Friends of the Berkeley Public Library

4.6

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-841-5604
Address:	2433 Channing Way

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C.V. Starr East Asian Library

4.6

9 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-642-2556
Address:	UC Berkeley

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Kresge Engineering Library

4.7

3 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	110 Bechtel Engineering Ctr Ste 1796

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Berkeley Public Library

4.0

3 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-981-6280
Address:	2090 Kittredge St

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UC Berkeley School of Law Library - Boalt Hall

4.0

11 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	UC Berkeley

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Berkeley Public Library

4.2

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-981-6250
Address:	1170 The Alameda

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Berkeley Public Library

3.2

14 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-981-6100
Address:	2090 Kittredge St

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Berkeley Public Library: Claremont Branch

3.9

11 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-981-6280
Address:	2940 Benvenue Ave

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Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch

3.8

5 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-981-6100
Address:	2090 Kittredge St

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Doe & Moffitt Libraries

3.7

19 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-642-6657
Address:	350 Moffitt Library Ste 6000

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Morrison Library

3.3

4 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-642-3671
Address:	101 Doe Library

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Berkeley Public Library - West Branch

3.2

13 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-981-6270
Address:	1125 University Ave

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Berkeley City College Library

2.5

2 reviews

Telephone:	+1 510-981-2800
Address:	2050 Center St

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Earth Sciences & Map Library

2.0

1 review

Telephone:	+1 510-642-2997
Address:	50 McCone Hall

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