Fairfax Library
415-453-8092
The Fairfax Library, at the west end of town across from St. Rita's, is one branch of the Marin County Free Libraries. In addition to being connected to the other county-run libraries, such as the ones in West Marin, the Fairfax Library is connected to all other town libraries through a database. Library card-holders are able to reserve or check out books from any library in the county. The Fairfax Library also puts on a number of community and kid-focused events. There are reading clubs for adults and teens, as well as weekly children's groups. The library posts a blog on its website that keeps patrons up-to-date with the most current events. In addition, the library recently began a service, Overdrive, which allows card-holders to download books and audio on their computers.
- Hours: Mon - Thu, 10am - 9pm; Saturday, 10am - 6pm; Fri, Sun, closed
- Handicap Accessible: There is sidewalk access from the parking lot to the library.
- Parking: Free lot, On-street: free
- Specialties: The library has a heavily utilized children's collection. It also focuses on maintaining popular materials with multiple copies.
- Services: Audiobooks, Movies, Music CDs, Research databases, Resources for job seekers
- Internet use policy: There are three 20-minute use computers and six one-hour computers. Users can either drop in or reserve time online.
- Programs/classes: There is a weekly kids program, as well as reading groups for adults and teenagers. Other events happen periodically.
- Wi-Fi: Free
