Fairbanks Branch Library
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Closed until 11:00am tomorrow
MondayÂ
11:00AM - 8:00PM
TuesdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
WednesdayÂ
10:00AM - 8:00PM
ThursdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
FridayÂ
1:00PM - 6:00PM
SaturdayÂ
10:00AM - 5:00PM
SundayÂ
Closed
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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ThanksgivingWednesday, November 22, 2023Closes early: 5:00pm
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 23, 2023 - Sunday, November 26, 2023Closed All Day
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ChristmasFriday, December 22, 2023Closes early: 5:00pm
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ChristmasSaturday, December 23, 2023 - Tuesday, December 26, 2023Closed All Day
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New YearsFriday, December 29, 2023Closes early: 5:00pm
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New YearsSaturday, December 30, 2023 - Monday, January 1, 2024Closed All Day
About Fairbanks Branch Library
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History
The Fairbanks Library was founded in 1922 by a handful of area residents who used space at the local post office. After the post office caught fire in 1925, the community raised $ 146 for materials and a 224-square-foot "cookie box" was built without running water in Fairbanks-N. Houston Road and Hempstead Highway. That building continued to serve as the Fairbanks community library until the current building was opened in 1971. With 5,000 square feet, it was more than twenty times the size of the original. A generous legacy of the Elfreida C. Letz estate partially funded further expansion in 1990 to the current 7,247 square feet.
Meet the Manager
Hi, I'm Suellen Dunn. As manager of Fairbanks Library, I oversee the day-to-day operations of the branch, create and maintain community relationships, provide oversight of branch programming, manage an inclusive collection that reflects our community, and most importantly, ensure customers of all ages and backgrounds feel welcome and receive Red Carpet Customer Service.  I make it a priority that the needs of the Fairbanks and Jersey Village communities are reflected in our facilities, services, and programs. I also work closely with HCPL leadership, Harris County departments, and local governments to fulfill those needs. On my spare time, I enjoy jogging, reading Medieval History, rare book collecting, and learning languages. My professional interests are community leadership, training and development, adult education, and digital literacy. If you have a question or comment, please feel free to
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Recent News & Blog Posts
Sunday Cooling Centers 1 - 7 PM
Aug 25, 2023
With record-breaking heat expected for the area over the weekend, Seven HCPL branches will be public cooling centers
StoryWalk at Bane Park
The Fairbanks community can enjoy their new active literacy program at Bane Park (9600 W. Little York Road, Houston, TX 77040)
Fairbanks Branch Library Turns 100!
From humble beginnings, Fairbanks Branch Library has become a cherished community institution looking forward to the next 100 years.
