Kern County Library

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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.

Explore the power of poetry, compassion, and empathy in this special One Book Project edition of our poetry writing work...
10/09/2026

Explore the power of poetry, compassion, and empathy in this special One Book Project edition of our poetry writing workshop. Featuring Kern County Poet Laureate Portia Choi, this session will draw inspiration from We Need to Talk by Celeste Headlee and invite participants to reflect on how we communicate and connect with others.
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 2–3:30 PM
📍 Southwest Branch Library, Upstairs Study Room

💜✨ Arvin Branch Library was full of K-pop energy! Thank you to everyone who came out for the listening party, crafted wi...
10/08/2026

💜✨ Arvin Branch Library was full of K-pop energy! Thank you to everyone who came out for the listening party, crafted with us, and brought their creativity along. From the music to the themed crafts, it was a fun time from start to finish! 🎶

Sink your teeth into these fang-tastic vampire tales that go beyond the ordinary.Whether you're a longtime vampire fan o...
10/08/2026

Sink your teeth into these fang-tastic vampire tales that go beyond the ordinary.
Whether you're a longtime vampire fan or just craving something deliciously dark, these titles are worth the bite.

10/08/2026

Laufey Book Club library cards have finally made their way to Kern County Library.

Six designs to choose from! Stop by any branch to pick one up.

✨ Available at all Kern County Library branches and Bookmobile while supplies last.

Poetry can give us a new way to explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that connect us. As part of this year’s ...
10/07/2026

Poetry can give us a new way to explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that connect us. As part of this year’s One Book Project, explore your poetic voice with artist Diana Ramirez through guided writing, mindfulness, and opportunities for reflection and self-expression, inspired by We Need to Talk by Celeste Headlee.

Diana Ramirez is a recipient of the 2024 California Arts Council Emerging Artist Fellowship and a 2026 KDA Individual Artists Fellowship.

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 1:00PM
📍 Beale Memorial Library Auditorium, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield

Banned Together pulls back the curtain on two of the most controversialissues in America today: book bans and curriculum...
10/07/2026

Banned Together pulls back the curtain on two of the most controversial
issues in America today: book bans and curriculum censorship in schools.
Join the conversation and stream free with your library card on Kanopy.

📚✨ Calling all book lovers! Get ready to stock up your shelves at the Friends of the Kern County Library Used Book Sale!...
10/07/2026

📚✨ Calling all book lovers! Get ready to stock up your shelves at the Friends of the Kern County Library Used Book Sale! 🥳
Whether you're looking for pre-loved books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, or games for kids, teens, and adults, we’ve got something for everyone!
🗓️ Event Details:
Friday, Oct 16: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Members get 1-hour early entry from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM! Memberships available at the door)
Saturday, Oct 17: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Beale Memorial Library (701 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301)
🛍️ P.S. Don't forget to bring your own bag!
Tag a fellow bookworm who needs to go with you! 👇👇

💙 Turning 65 or have questions about Medicare? 💙Join us at the Frazier Park Branch Library for Medicare 101, a free educ...
10/06/2026

💙 Turning 65 or have questions about Medicare? 💙
Join us at the Frazier Park Branch Library for Medicare 101, a free educational workshop designed to help you better understand your Medicare options and prepare for upcoming changes in 2027.
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

📍 Frazier Park Branch Library

3732 Park Drive, Frazier Park, CA 93225
Learn about:
✅ Medicare Parts A & B

✅ Part D Prescription Drug Plans

✅ Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)

✅ Medicare Supplement Plans

✅ How to verify if a doctor accepts a plan

✅ How to estimate prescription costs

✅ Common mistakes and costly pitfalls to avoid
Presented by Sky Savarese (CA Lic. #0192287).
This workshop is ideal for anyone turning 65, retiring, currently on Medicare, or looking for a clearer understanding of their options.
This is an educational event. No plan-specific benefits or details will be shared.
This event is not affiliated with or endorsed by the government or the federal Medicare program.

In 2025, 4,235 unique books were challenged or banned.The American Library Association documented 487 attempts to censor...
10/06/2026

In 2025, 4,235 unique books were challenged or banned.
The American Library Association documented 487 attempts to censor books across libraries, schools, and universities.
Here are the 11 most frequently targeted titles:
1. Sold by Patricia McCormick
2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
3. Gender Q***r: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
4. Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
5. Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
6. Tricks by Ellen Hopkins
7. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
8. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
9. Identical by Ellen Hopkins
10. Looking for Alaska by John Green
11. Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Looking for some spooky fun this week? 🎃👻 Check out these Halloween-themed events for kids happening at participating li...
10/06/2026

Looking for some spooky fun this week? 🎃👻 Check out these Halloween-themed events for kids happening at participating library locations. From creepy crafts to spooky STEM, there’s something fun waiting for little ghosts and ghouls!
*While supplies lasts
These programs at Lamont and Rathbun Branch Libraries are 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.🌟

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701 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93301

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