The Library will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day.

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John C. Fremont Branch Library

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Address:
6121 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Phone:
323-962-3521
Fax:
323-962-4553
Email:
Contact form
Librarian:
Kimberly Hughes, 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

The JC Fremont Branch library will be closed March 2, 2026 to April 7, 2026 due to facility maintenance - HVAC

Upcoming Events at John C. Fremont Branch Library
The protagonists are talking while Kirk Douglas is looking at them
February 17, 2026 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Noir Movie: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Young Martha inadvertently causes the death of her cruel, authoritarian aunt. Martha lies to the cops, and Walter, who saw the crime,...
Toddler seated on colorful rug in children's section, holding a board book with illustrations of babies, titled "Babies."
Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Come spark your child's love of reading through songs, fingerplays, and stories. Stay for playtime at the end. 
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February 19, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Gratitude Journaling and Meditation Workshop With Amy Rutledge
This fun, active, and experiential workshop introduces attendees to the mindfulness practice of Gratitude Journaling.
A STAR volunteer stands to read aloud in children's section of the library, with another volunteer at her side.
February 20, 2026 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Read With STAR Volunteer Jane
Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Jane. Take home a free book after reading three times...
Art class set up on the table with a still life in the center and papers and watercolors around the table
February 23, 2026 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Art Class
Using pencils, watercolor, or colored pencils, attendees will draw and paint still life, copy from reference images, and develop original...
a collage of images including a sea turtle, vincent van gogh, and graffiti writing
February 24, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Collage Art Crafternoon
Use scissors, glue, markers, and more to create your own mixed media artwork with images and words found in magazines, books, and comics....
Toddler seated on colorful rug in children's section, holding a board book with illustrations of babies, titled "Babies."
Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Come spark your child's love of reading through songs, fingerplays, and stories. Stay for playtime at the end. 
Collage of papers of different color
February 26, 2026 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Adult Paper Craft
Explore your creativity with fellow adults in a relaxed, inspiring space where you make the art and we handle the details. Come unwind,...
A STAR volunteer stands to read aloud in children's section of the library, with another volunteer at her side.
February 27, 2026 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Read With STAR Volunteer Jane
Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Jane. Take home a free book after reading three times...
musician posing in front of their instrument
February 28, 2026 2:00 PM
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music
Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and vocals sung in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Alongside the performance...
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