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Published on February 20, 2020
The 3 best libraries in BerkeleyDoe & Moffitt Libraries | Photo: Vivian C./Yelp

Looking to try the best libraries in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top libraries in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the mood for a good book. 

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1. Berkeley Public Library

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First on the list is Berkeley Public Library. Located at 1170 The Alameda (between Napa Avenue and Hopkins Street), it is the highest-rated library in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp.

2. Friends Of The Berkeley Public Library

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Next up is Friends of the Berkeley Public Library, situated at 2433 Channing Way (between Dana Street and Telegraph Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 39 reviews on Yelp, the bookstore and library has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Doe & Moffitt Libraries

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Doe & Moffitt Libraries is another go-to, with four stars out of 26 Yelp reviews. Head over to 350 Moffitt Library, Suite 6000 to see for yourself.


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