The Library will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas.

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Fairfax Branch Library

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Address:
161 S. Gardner Street
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone:
323-936-6191
Fax:
323-934-2675
Email:
Contact form
Librarian:
Jennifer Hamm, Senior Librarian

Hours of Service

Mon: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tues: 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Weds: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thurs: 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Fri: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sun: Closed

Upcoming Events at Fairfax Branch Library
a paper plate menorah with blue paper candles
December 16, 2025 4:00 PM
Join us in learning about the holiday of Hanukkah with this fun family craft!

Kids smile and clap in a group listening to a story
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers and their grown ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and read books with Ms. Shalla in Pan Pacific Park every Wednesday, for as...

A group of books with different colored covers standing upright, clustered together
Wednesdays 12:30-4:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection...

Adult learners learning in a class room setting.
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader...

a volunteer wearing a green vest faces a crowd holding a book
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Amy.

individuals in a classroom setting
Thursdays at 2 p.m.
Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader...

Families and children sit on the floor in front of an adult reading a picture book wearing a green volunteer vest
Thursdays at 4 p.m.
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar.

A pineapple at the beach, wearing sunglasses.
December 18, 2025 4:00 PM
Bring your homework, your friends, and your chill to our monthly study lounge! Join our teen council as we listen to records, work on...

Adult learners learning in a class room setting.
Fridays at 11 a.m.
Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of...

Families and children sit on the floor in front of an adult reading a picture book wearing a green volunteer vest
Fridays at 3 p.m.
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Richaunti.



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