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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
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June 15, 2026 11:00 AM
Join us for a conversation about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer.

"I wonder how the book got to...

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Mondays at 1 p.m.
These computer classes will give participants hands-on assistance with the computer, keyboard, and mouse, the execution of a search, as...

Adult learners learning in a class room setting.
Mondays at 3:00pm
Join us for engaging writing sessions where a session leader will guide you through a variety of English writing activities and worksheets...

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Mondays at 3 p.m.
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy.

Adult learners learning in a class room setting.
Mondays at 4:30
Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of...

Adult learners learning in a class room setting.
Tuesdays at 12:30pm
Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading,...

Adult learners learning in a class room setting.
Tuesdays at 4:00pm
Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading,...

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June 16, 2026 4:00 PM
Join us for some LEGO® fun! We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity. Kids can choose to attempt the Build Challenge, or they can...

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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...

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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...



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