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Fairfax Branch Library
161 S. Gardner Street
Los Angeles, 90036
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Service Hours:

Mondays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays Noon – 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursdays Noon – 8:00 pm
Fridays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sundays CLOSED

 

Phone: (323) 936-6191 FAX: (323) 934-2675 e-mail link: e-mail (form)

Senior Librarian: Roy Stone

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

  • Nov 25 - Book Sale
    12:00 PM
    Great used books and other materials at good prices.

  • Dec 01 - Book Club
    10:30 AM
    Join us for lively and interesting discussions of books and authors. New members welcome.

  • Dec 02 - Book Sale
    12:00 PM
    Great used books and other materials at good prices.

  • Dec 05 - Miracle Mile Writers Club
    3:00 PM
    Miracle Mile Writers Club is dedicated to educating writers of all levels of expertise in the craft and business of writing while providing networking and support. Our free monthly meetings welcome writers of all disciplines, both published and aspiring.

  • Dec 08 - Friends of the Library
    10:30 AM
    Meet the friends and participate in planning library programs, booksales, etc.

  • Dec 09 - Book Sale
    12:00 PM
    Great used books and other materials at good prices.

  • Dec 16 - Book Sale
    12:00 PM
    Great used books and other materials at good prices.

  • Dec 17 - M.S. Support Group
    6:00 PM
    Discuss issues related to Multiple Sclerosis; open to all.


Teen

  • Nov 25 - Get Lit: Teen Poetry and Drama
    5:30 PM
    Get Lit: Teen Poetry and Drama
    Join our troupe and learn to perform poetry and spoken word.

  • Dec 02 - Get Lit: Teen Poetry and Drama
    5:30 PM
    Get Lit: Teen Poetry and Drama
    Join our troupe and learn to perform poetry and spoken word.

  • Dec 09 - Get Lit: Teen Poetry and Drama
    5:30 PM
    Get Lit: Teen Poetry and Drama
    Join our troupe and learn to perform poetry and spoken word.

  • Dec 16 - Get Lit: Teen Poetry and Drama
    5:30 PM
    Get Lit: Teen Poetry and Drama
    Join our troupe and learn to perform poetry and spoken word.

  • Dec 23 - Get Lit: Teen Poetry and Drama
    5:30 PM
    Get Lit: Teen Poetry and Drama
    Join our troupe and learn to perform poetry and spoken word.

  • Dec 30 - Get Lit: Teen Poetry and Drama
    5:30 PM
    Get Lit: Teen Poetry and Drama
    Join our troupe and learn to perform poetry and spoken word.


Children

  • Nov 23 - Baby Storytime
    4:00 PM
    Baby Storytime
    Join us for our twelve week series of baby storytimes featuring rhymes, songs and fingerplays. September 14-December 7. For ages 6-24 months.

  • Nov 23 - Monday Morning Storytime!
    11:30 AM
    Monday Morning Storytime!
    Come join us for twelve weeks of stories, songs, fingerplays and fun, September 14-December 7. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers welcome!

  • Nov 30 - Baby Storytime
    4:00 PM
    Baby Storytime
    Join us for our twelve week series of baby storytimes featuring rhymes, songs and fingerplays. September 14-December 7. For ages 6-24 months.

  • Nov 30 - Monday Morning Storytime!
    11:30 AM
    Monday Morning Storytime!
    Come join us for twelve weeks of stories, songs, fingerplays and fun, September 14-December 7. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers welcome!

  • Dec 05 - A Musical Storytime with Craig Newton
    11:00 AM
    A Musical Storytime with Craig Newton
    Join us for a Read To Me L.A. family program as Craig presents a tour through our country's musical heritage. Mr. Newton will play not one, not two, but ten different instruments during his presentation.

  • Dec 07 - Baby Storytime
    4:00 PM
    Baby Storytime
    Join us for our twelve week series of baby storytimes featuring rhymes, songs and fingerplays. September 14-December 7. For ages 6-24 months.

  • Dec 07 - Monday Morning Storytime!
    11:30 AM
    Monday Morning Storytime!
    Come join us for twelve weeks of stories, songs, fingerplays and fun, September 14-December 7. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers welcome!


GAB

  • GAB
    Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Please call the Fairfax Branch for days and times, 323-936-6191.


Computer Class

  • Nov 24 - Computer Comfort
    12:30 PM
    Computer Comfort
    Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.

  • Dec 01 - Computer Comfort
    12:30 PM
    Computer Comfort
    Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.

  • Dec 08 - Computer Comfort
    12:30 PM
    Computer Comfort
    Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.

  • Dec 15 - Computer Comfort
    12:30 PM
    Computer Comfort
    Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.

  • Dec 22 - Computer Comfort
    12:30 PM
    Computer Comfort
    Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.

  • Dec 29 - Computer Comfort
    12:30 PM
    Computer Comfort
    Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.


Resources:

Electronic Resources – All branch libraries provide free access to computer workstations which are connected to the Library's information network. In addition to providing Internet access, these workstations enable the public to search LAPL's many electronic resources including the online catalog, over 100 subscription databases, word processing, language learning, literacy and a large historic document and photograph collection. Specially designed Web sites are provided for children, teens and Spanish speakers.

Services:

Reserve A Computer
Free Public Wireless Internet Access Available
Friends of Library Group

Nearby Branches:

John C. Fremont    Will & Ariel Durant    Memorial    

Located in the Fourth District, represented by Councilmember Tom LaBonge.

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