Fairbanks Branch Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
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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Labor Day - Early ClosingFriday, August 29, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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Labor Day WeekendSaturday, August 30, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving - Early ClosingWednesday, November 26, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 27, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas - Early ClosingWednesday, December 24, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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ChristmasThursday, December 25, 2025 - Sunday, December 28, 2025Closed All Day
About Fairbanks Branch Library
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- Community Bulletin Board(s)
- Family Place Learning Center
- Meeting Room(s)
- Teen Room(s)
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Map
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
Equipment (in-library use)
Friends of the Library
New at Fairbanks Branch Library
Recent News & Blog Posts
Resources to Help Kids Experiencing Worry, Grief & Bad News
Picture books to help children navigate handling big feelings as the world continues to change
Pilot Literacy Program with Juvenile Probation Department
Jul 07, 2025
Harris County Public Library & Literacy NOW partner to raise literacy rates to combat recidivism within the juvenile justice system.
OverDrive Rolls Out Content Controls on Libby App
Jun 27, 2025
The new feature allows users to limit content by audience to view only the content they want.
HCPL Receives Grant for Adult Education & College-Readiness
Jun 20, 2025
Harris County Public Library is among 11 public libraries nationwide awarded grants from the Carnegie Corporation of New York