The Library will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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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
Three opened books in a pile, with a pair of glasses on top. Surrounded by four stacks of old books.
January 20, 2026 11:00 AM
Join us for a conversation about The Pull of the Stars, by Emma Donoghue.

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

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

Adult learners learning in a class room setting.
Thursdays at 2pm
Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills.

a volunteer wearing a green vest reads a book to a room full of children
Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar.

A color photo of an axolotl in the water, Image by LaDameBucolique from Pixabay
January 22, 2026 4:00 PM
Join the Fairfax Teen Council to create your own mini axolotl! Learn about these unique freshwater amphibians native to Mexico and take...

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

a volunteer wearing a green vest reads a book to a room full of children
Fridays at 3 p.m.
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Richaunti.

Adult learners learning in a class room setting.
Saturdays at 10am
During these weekly sessions, participants will practice commonly used words and expressions that will help with informal and practical...

picture of red heart with stethoscope
January 24, 2026 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Cedars-Sinai Blood Services Team will be on hand to encourage donors to roll up their sleeves and help save lives. Every donation has...



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