KCL - Rathbun Branch Library

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

All Kern County Library locations will be closed today.Today, we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives ...
05/25/2026

All Kern County Library locations will be closed today.
Today, we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service. ❤️🤍💙

We’ll be back Tuesday! In the meantime, don’t forget Libby, CloudLibrary, and more are available 24/7 with your library card 📲📚

Celebrate Latino Books Month this Cinco de Mayo with stories for every age. 📚✨From colorful picture books to powerful no...
05/24/2026

Celebrate Latino Books Month this Cinco de Mayo with stories for every age. 📚✨

From colorful picture books to powerful novels and inspiring nonfiction, these titles highlight the voices, cultures, and experiences of Latino authors and communities.
Stop by the library and find a story that connects, celebrates, and inspires.

Wow! Only 25 cent children books! Stop by the Rathbun Branch Library Wednesday, May 27th & Thursday, May 28th for the Ra...
05/23/2026

Wow! Only 25 cent children books! Stop by the Rathbun Branch Library Wednesday, May 27th & Thursday, May 28th for the Rathbun Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale. Check out these awesome deals! All of our Friends of the Library books sale donations go towards future fun programs at your favorite library! We hope to see you there!

If The Testaments kept you thinking… these reads will too. 👀📚
05/23/2026

If The Testaments kept you thinking… these reads will too. 👀📚

👩‍🎓Let the good times keep rolling! 🥳If you missed our last grad party, we are opening up today for one more opportunity...
05/22/2026

👩‍🎓Let the good times keep rolling! 🥳
If you missed our last grad party, we are opening up today for one more opportunity to join us and create a cap cover!
This time it will be open to both teen and adult graduates!
Check out these beautiful creations made in our first program!
Doors open at 4:00pm
We hope to see you there!

Through Sofia Coppola’s lens 💫 Priscilla tells a beautifully intimate story of love, fame, and identity. Now streaming o...
05/22/2026

Through Sofia Coppola’s lens 💫 Priscilla tells a beautifully intimate story of love, fame, and identity. Now streaming on Kanopy.

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories that inspire, teach, and spark curiosity 🌏📚 Ex...
05/21/2026

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories that inspire, teach, and spark curiosity 🌏📚 Explore our kids book list featuring vibrant characters, rich cultures, and unforgettable adventures perfect for young readers.

Join us for Grown-ups' Craft Club today at Rathbun Branch Library on Thursday, May 21st at 4:30pm. This month we will di...
05/21/2026

Join us for Grown-ups' Craft Club today at Rathbun Branch Library on Thursday, May 21st at 4:30pm. This month we will dive into a fun spring craft where you can learn how to twist and weave a soft floral wire sculpture. Even something as simple as a pipe cleaner can turn inot beautiful artwork. 🌼

We hope to see you!

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.

The Library has a special place in our heart.
05/20/2026

The Library has a special place in our heart.

Take a break from the everyday and dive into real stories that transport you beyond your routine. 📚✨From powerful memoir...
05/20/2026

Take a break from the everyday and dive into real stories that transport you beyond your routine. 📚✨

From powerful memoirs to fascinating histories and eye-opening true accounts, these nonfiction reads offer new perspectives and unforgettable experiences.
Find your next escape at the library.

Address

200 West China Grade Loop
Bakersfield, CA
93308

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(661) 393-6431

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