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CLAREMONT FORUM
Books. Food. Community.
Community Projects that Nourish, Uplift, and Connect.
The Claremont Forum has sponsored wellness, education, and art programs in the community since 1985. We sponsor the Sunday Farmers & Artisans Market in the Claremont Village, the nationwide Prison Library Project, as well as the bookshop in the Claremont Packing House.
Upcoming Events
Aug 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – Aug 30, 2025, 9:00 PMAug 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – Aug 30, 2025, 9:00 PMClaremont Forum Bookshop, 586 W 1st St, Claremont, CA 91711, USAMckenna Deluca-Martinez 11:03 AM (8 minutes ago) to Claremont, me Melissa Bowman is an artist and self-published poet. She has been painting abstract art, watercolor and mosaic pieces for the past 6 years. You can find her poetry book, "In the Shadows " on Amazon.
Aug 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Aug 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
CLAREMONT FORUM BLOG
Honoring Rick Moore, Founding Director of the Claremont Forum
Rick Moore, founding director of the Claremont Forum, brought the Prison Library Project to Claremont in 1985, planting the seeds for one of the nation’s largest book-to-prisoner programs. His vision expanded to include the Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market and the Forum Bookshop, all rooted in wellness, education, and community care. Rick’s legacy lives on through the programs he built and the lives they continue to impact.
Claremont Forum
Jul 30
Freedom Deferred: Incarceration and the Legacy of Slavery
A reflection on Independence Day, mass incarceration, and the unfinished fight for true freedom in the United States.
Naomi Neptune
Jun 30
Understanding Pride when it comes to incarceration
June is Pride Month, and our Pride celebrations cannot and would not be complete without acknowledging the incarcerated people who are...
Mckenna Deluca
May 28
Prison Heatwaves: The Role of Reading in Summer Survival
Summer heat in U.S. prisons can be life-threatening, with many facilities lacking air-conditioning. This blog explores how reading becomes a vital mental escape during extreme conditions and highlights the Prison Library Project’s role in supporting incarcerated individuals.
Rachel McDonnell
May 24
Why Books Matter: A Must-Read on Literacy & Incarceration
Explore how access to books transforms lives in prison. Jackie Snow’s article for the LA Review of Books highlights the impact of prison literacy programs and the ongoing fight for education, dignity, and rehabilitation behind bars.
Claremont Forum
Apr 30
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