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 Commons, an art space in Claremont's East Village built around local artists and their work.
The Claremont Forum
Double Your Impact During
Indie Bookstore Week
From April 25 to May 2, a generous donor will match every purchase from the Prison Library Project's Bookshop.org wishlist — dollar for dollar, up to $1,000. These are hard-to-fill, frequently requested titles and educational resources for incarcerated readers across the country.
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 Commons
Something new is coming to Claremont's East Village.
The Forum Commons 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 (PLP)
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.
PLP 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.
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