Fairview Branch Library

Ross J. _{on Yelp}

Mar 22nd, 2023

Public institutions are designed  to serve community members. By creating self-serve libraries the spontaneous of going to  a public library is diminished. Their is now multiple steps in place before someone may gain access. Then, after access is granted, one must schedule.This is more a ploy to keep lower socioeconomic members of the community away  from using the  public libraries of Santa Monica. Which is somewhat understandable, yet in that process voiding current members from accessibility.  Having numerous steps in place before one may gain access to a public institutions that was always intended to be accessible to the public even if one has a SMPL card.Remarkably disappointed in the Santa Monica library council & leadership.

Mai K. _{on Yelp}

Mar 20th, 2023

Clean, quiet space with outdoor areas as well. Helpful and friendly staff. It's small but I've been able to self-check out most of the books I'm looking for, including one that just released a couple months ago. They also have an up-to-date subscription to The New Yorker, alongside other major publications. Also, the green armchairs are super comfy--spend some time reading in them!

Jon M. _{on Yelp}

Dec 26th, 2021

I used to go to this library alot, especially to use the internet computers. I'm sorry to hear they may be permanently closing this branch, since the location is very nice. I could literally walk across the street to it. There was also a laundromat across the street; so I could do laundry while using the library.It's small but well setup for patrons and midway between Santa Monica airport and the Strand on the beach.

K W. _{on Yelp}

Oct 14th, 2021

There are no plans to reopen our lovely neighborhood library. Meaning that the current closure isn't covid related; the City Council hasn't allocated funds to reopen the library. If you miss the library and would like it to reopen, please let the council members know. [email protected]

Monica Apriori _{on Google}

Sep 21st, 2021

Staff isn't the friendliest and it's not the biggest or most comfortable library in Santa Monica. The one nearby on Pico is much better.