Open Branches Beale Memorial Library 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Contact: Facebook | 661.868.0701 Hours: Mondays – Fridays, 11am-6pm   Rathbun Branch Library 200 West China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Contact: Facebook | 661.393.6431 Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11am-6pm   Southwest Branch Library 8301 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311 Contact: Facebook | 661.664.7716 […]

Donation of Books & Other Materials The Library appreciates your gently-used donations!  Donation receipts can be requested at the time of delivery, but donors are responsible for assessing the value of their donations or itemizing them. Items in excellent condition and of current interest may be added to the collection. See the Library’s Collection Development […]

Choose Your Library Experience Beginning April 19, 2021, the Kern County Library is expanding services previously limited by COVID restrictions by increasing capacity to 50% and continuing to phase up to 100% as staffing allows. The Library is removing restrictions at the 13 currently open branches across the County. Information about your library experiences below. […]

   Remote on-demand Wireless Printing is now available. Requested print jobs can be picked up during the Library’s Open Hours or picked up through our safe and convenient Curbside Services. Simply submit your print job using one of the 3 available options listed below, and follow instructions to contact your Library and pick up your print […]

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