Fairview Branch Library

The Fairview Branch, located in the heart of the Sunset Park neighborhood, reopened in November 2022 with a comprehensive Self-Service model providing controlled access to the library. Eligible cardholders may access the branch Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Self-Service hours allow users to pick up items on reserve, use the library space, access materials and resources, and use a computer.

The first Fairview Branch opened in 1931 on 20th Street and was only 15 feet wide. In 1942, the storefront library was replaced by a new building, located at 2030 Pico Boulevard. In 1956, the Fairview Branch Library moved to its present location. Designed by architect Weldon Fulton in the 1950s, The Fairview Branch is a classic mid-century modern building. The original furnishings came from Eames, Knoll Associates, and Remington Rand. A community room was added in 1978, and other facility improvements were made in 2002 and 2016.

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