Kern County Library

Kern County Library The Kern County Library consists of 22 branch libraries, including 2 bookmobiles. Locations countywide span from Arvin to Wasco, California.

Mission of the Kern County Library
To build community and cultivate opportunities for Kern County residents, by connecting people, ideas, information, and technology.

Your library card is your ticket to the stars! 🚀🌌 Explore NASA content and more on Kanopy with your Kern County Library ...
09/03/2026

Your library card is your ticket to the stars! 🚀🌌 Explore NASA content and more on Kanopy with your Kern County Library card.

The Kern County Genealogical Society presents a free Family Tree Maker Seminar with Mark Olsen at Beale Memorial Library...
09/03/2026

The Kern County Genealogical Society presents a free Family Tree Maker Seminar with Mark Olsen at Beale Memorial Library, featuring helpful tips for researching and preserving your family story. Laptops or notebooks are welcome for those who would like to follow along.

New Library cards have arrived at your Kern County Library! Just in time for National Library Sign-Up Month. Stop by and...
09/02/2026

New Library cards have arrived at your Kern County Library! Just in time for National Library Sign-Up Month. Stop by and get a Library card or update your library card to one of our brand new designs!

Get caught up with The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman before Practical Magic 2 hits the big screen! 🔮📚✨ $kcl
09/02/2026

Get caught up with The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman before Practical Magic 2 hits the big screen! 🔮📚✨ $kcl

Ready to turn your ideas into a comic? Teens can get creative with Do Art Productions at the Comic Book Workshop at Fraz...
09/01/2026

Ready to turn your ideas into a comic? Teens can get creative with Do Art Productions at the Comic Book Workshop at Frazier Park Branch Library, where they’ll learn how to create their own exciting comic book stories!

This program is supported by Measure K funding.
🌟Thanks to funding from Measure K, Kern County’s Unincorporated Public Safety, Vital Services, and Local Control Measure, the Library Department is able to provide additional materials, programs, technology, and staff reinforcing the library's commitment to prioritizing literacy and creative learning opportunities for all ages.🌟

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!There’s a lot waiting for you at the Kern County Library! Use your library card ...
09/01/2026

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
There’s a lot waiting for you at the Kern County Library! Use your library card to check out books, eBooks, and audiobooks, stream movies and music, learn a new language, explore online resources, and find fun and informational programs for all ages happening at your local branch.
Whether you’re looking for your next great read, a new skill to learn, or something fun to do, your library card can connect you to it all. 💗
Don’t have a library card yet? September is a great time to sign up!

Discover the story behind the Lopez-Hill House at Beale Memorial Library! Kern County Museum Executive Director Mike McC...
08/31/2026

Discover the story behind the Lopez-Hill House at Beale Memorial Library! Kern County Museum Executive Director Mike McCoy, filmmaker Chuck Barbee, and the “Hill Sisters” will share personal stories and insights before a special screening of Barbee’s documentary House with Three Lives, featured in Huell Howser’s California’s Gold.

In observance of Labor Day, all Kern County Library branches will be closed Monday, September 7, and will return to regu...
08/31/2026

In observance of Labor Day, all Kern County Library branches will be closed Monday, September 7, and will return to regular hours on Tuesday, September 8.
While we’re closed, you can still enjoy the library from home! Access our eLibrary anytime with your FREE Kern County Library card to browse eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more.
Visit our website to start reading or listening anytime, anywhere!

Looking for support or helpful resources? Veterans Connect at Beale Memorial Library is a place to connect, ask question...
08/30/2026

Looking for support or helpful resources? Veterans Connect at Beale Memorial Library is a place to connect, ask questions, and find your next step.

🌱 Have you checked out the growing Seed Library at Frazier Park Branch Library? Stop by and see what new seeds have been...
08/30/2026

🌱 Have you checked out the growing Seed Library at Frazier Park Branch Library? Stop by and see what new seeds have been added lately!

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701 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
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