History
The Claremont Library was founded in 1914. It has been at its
current location since 1928. The present building opened on
April 25, 1975. The Friends of the Claremont Public Library
was founded in 1957.
Collection
The collection consist of 168,000 books, over 180 magazine subscriptions,
microfiche/microfilm collection, 5,900 videocassettes, and over 5,900
audio recordings which include audio books. The Friends of the Claremont
Library sponsor book, DVD, and video rental collections.
Services
Adult and juvenile reference, large print materials, public access
computers with internet access, online
public access catalogs and programs for children.
Facilities
The Claremont Library is 22,910 square feet. There is a meeting room
with a seating capacity of 70 and one microfilm reader/printer.
Political Representatives
Local Links
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100 Years of Claremont - Claremont Colleges Honnold/Mudd Library
URL: http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/collections.php
Claremont Colleges Special Collections include the Boynton Collection of Early Claremont, the City of Claremont History Collection and the Claremont Colleges Photo Archive.
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Chamber of Commerce for Claremont
URL: http://www.claremontchamber.org/
Information on the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, annual events for 1997, local government, and educational and cultural resources.
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City of Claremont
URL: http://www.ci.claremont.ca.us/
City of Claremont homepage, with links to profile, history, and maps of Claremont. Site also has links to City information such as the Claremont Commissions, Municipal Code, Land Use Code, Minutes/Agenda, municipal services, links to local community sites, and the Claremont City phone directory.
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Claremont Colleges Homepage
URL: http://www.claremont.edu/
Information about the Claremont Colleges, with links to local and other sites.
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Claremont High School
URL: http://www.cusd.claremont.edu/
Local High School, with links to the Claremont Unified School District and local elementary schools. The site also has information on the local community, with links to churches, civic, historical and cultural organizations and commercial establishments.
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Friends of the Claremont Library
URL: http://www.claremontlibrary.org
The Friends of the Library are a volunteer group who advocate for and support the Claremont Library.
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