Since 1985, the Claremont Forum has been bringing people together around the things that matter most - good food, great books, local art and a community that looks out for one another.

We do that through our Sunday Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market, our Bookshop in the Claremont Packing House, and though the Prison Library Project, one of the nation's largest books-to-prisoners programs. And starting April 1, we're adding something new - The Branch, an art space in Claremont's East Village built around local artists and their work.

The Claremont Forum

Building community since 1985

Our Programs

Farmers & Artisans Market

A market with a mission. Every Sunday from 8 AM to 1 PM in Claremont Village, you'll find fresh produce, local farms, and handcrafted goods — and every purchase helps fund the Prison Library Project.

The Branch

Something new is coming to Claremont's East Village.

The Branch is a community art space opening this May at 107 Harvard Ave. We'll be celebrating our opening during Claremont's First Saturday Art Walk on May 2 - come find us.

More details coming soon.

Prison Library Project

Every week, more than 500 letters arrive at our Claremont bookshop from incarcerated readers across the country — each one a request for a book. The Prison Library Project has been answering those letters since 1973.

Bookshop

A great place to find your next favorite read -- whether you're a student, a collector, or just someone who loves books. We have a great selection of books at affordable prices, some as low as a dollar, plus greeting cards, bookmarks, and journals. Every purchase supports the Prison Library Project.