Gillis Branch Library
629 West Dakota Avenue
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 600-9915
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Opened in 1940 on Olive Avenue, in rented space; moved to the corner of Dakota and Fruit avenues in 1975 |
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World-famous author and Fresno native William Saroyan was a frequent customer |
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Named in honor of James Gillis (1857-1917), founder of the California county library system |
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6263 sq. ft. |
Supervisor: Mark Berner

Hours
Monday | 9am - 7pm |
Tuesday | 9am - 7pm |
Wednesday | 9am - 7pm |
Thursday | 9am - 7pm |
Friday | 9am - 5pm |
Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Services
- Express Checkout
- 2-Hour Laptop Checkout: 6
- Free WiFi
- Printer: Black & White - 10¢ / Color - 50¢
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Go to Mobile Printing
Additional Mobile Printing Instructions - Photocopier: Black & White - 10¢
- Parking: Parking lot.