Fairbanks Branch Library

Hours & Information

Open today until 6:00pm

Monday 
11:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
1:00PM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 
Closed
7122 Gessner Road
Houston, TX 77040
Branch Manager: Melinda Brinkley

Holidays and Closures

  • Juneteenth
    Thursday, June 18, 2026
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Juneteenth
    Friday, June 19, 2026 - Saturday, June 20, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day - Early Closing
    Thursday, July 2, 2026
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Independence Day
    Friday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Friday, September 4, 2026
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Labor Day
    Saturday, September 5, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving
    Wednesday, November 25, 2026
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Sunday, November 29, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas
    Wednesday, December 23, 2026
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Christmas
    Thursday, December 24, 2026 - Sunday, December 27, 2026
    Closed All Day

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About Fairbanks Branch Library

Hello, I’m Melinda Brinkley the Branch Manager of the Fairbanks Branch Library.  I have always loved libraries and grew up spending my summers in my county library reading and learning about the world around me. I love that libraries are a place with something to offer everyone.

Early literacy is my passion and creating Story Walks is one way that love manifests in our community. I believe customer service is essential and kindness, compassion, and communication are key to providing excellent service. My patron is my purpose.  In my spare time, I love being with my family.  I also enjoy reading some of my favorite authors Lee Child, Beverly Cleary, Elizabeth Berg, Alan Bradley and Max Lucado, and Joyce Myers.  I love listening to audiobooks especially those narrated by Jayne Entwistle. I’m all in with Star Wars (original cannon), Marvel movies, and being curious not judgmental with Ted Lasso.

I hope that you will come by our branch soon and discover all the free programs, services, and resources that are available to you. If you have any questions or comments, please email me, or call 832-927-7890.

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