KCL - Bookmobile

KCL - Bookmobile Kern County Library Bookmobile | Bringing books, free Wi-Fi, and library resources to rural communities across Kern County.

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, an important day to memorialize loved ones lost to substance use and ...
08/31/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, an important day to memorialize loved ones lost to substance use and to highlight community resources that can help prevent future overdoses.

Kern County Library offers free Narcan and fentanyl test strips to anyone who requests them, no strings attached. Stop by any branch or the Bookmobile during operating hours to pick some up for your first aid kit.

Today is We Love Memoirs Day! Celebrate the power of personal storytelling, explore compelling life experiences and refl...
08/31/2026

Today is We Love Memoirs Day! Celebrate the power of personal storytelling, explore compelling life experiences and reflect on our own with these reads. Come visit the Bookmobile for available titles or place a hold through the ValleyCat app!

In observance of Labor Day, all Kern County Library branches will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, and will return t...
08/30/2026

In observance of Labor Day, all Kern County Library branches will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, and will return to regular hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

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!

Today we celebrate Frankenstein Day and commemorate Mary Shelley and her groundbreaking novel, Frankenstein! Frankenstei...
08/30/2026

Today we celebrate Frankenstein Day and commemorate Mary Shelley and her groundbreaking novel, Frankenstein! Frankenstein Day is observed annually on the anniversary of Shelley's birthday, August 30, 1797, to honor her work and its influence on literature and culture. To observe today, read or revisit Shelley's classic novel and explore themes of ambition, science, and what it means to be human.

🌹 Celebrate Read a Romance Month with the Bookmobile! These books are just a few of the many romance titles available to...
08/29/2026

🌹 Celebrate Read a Romance Month with the Bookmobile! These books are just a few of the many romance titles available to borrow. Stop by and discover a story that will sweep you off your feet. ❤️📖

We had such a fun time at the Nature Center at Hart Park last weekend! 🌿📚If you missed us, don't worry. We'll be back th...
08/28/2026

We had such a fun time at the Nature Center at Hart Park last weekend! 🌿📚
If you missed us, don't worry. We'll be back this Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Stop by to browse books, join us for storytime, and explore everything the Nature Center has to offer. It's the perfect way to spend a summer weekend with the family!
We hope to see you there! 💚

🚗Having vehicle trouble and looking for resources? Your library card gives you FREE access to the Chilton Library databa...
08/28/2026

🚗Having vehicle trouble and looking for resources? Your library card gives you FREE access to the Chilton Library database, where you can access the information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs! 🚘
Chilton Library features:
✅Maintenance and specification tables for each specific vehicle
✅Step-by-step service and repair procedures, and labor estimating tool to help you towards your next move
✅Vacuum diagrams to simplify troubleshooting
✅Wiring diagrams that explain system operation
✅Close-up photographs and illustrations for visual support
✅ASE test prep quizzes
✅Easy printing accessibility

Access with your library card!

As August comes to a close, so does our Back-to-School Storytime theme! We hope you'll join us at one of our Saturday pa...
08/27/2026

As August comes to a close, so does our Back-to-School Storytime theme! We hope you'll join us at one of our Saturday park stops for a fun family storytime. Bring a blanket, bring the kids, and we'll bring the stories. We can't wait to see you there!

🌟 Discover Korea through books! This collection features titles inspired by K-pop, Korean culture, history, and the glob...
08/27/2026

🌟 Discover Korea through books! This collection features titles inspired by K-pop, Korean culture, history, and the global Korean Wave. Whether you're a longtime fan or just curious to learn more, the Bookmobile has something for you. 🎶📖🇰🇷

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701 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 2pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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+16618680701

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