Kern County Library

Set the Scene: Go backstage; take the Summer Reading Challenge!

Register Online

• It’s rated G for everyone; ages 0-100 are invited! Learn more details.
• Register online at Beanstack or at your local Kern County Library branch.
• Read books YOU choose. Log into Beanstack to access booklists or browse our kids booklists and teen recommendations.
• Keep track of your reading online or with the free mobile Tracker app available on Google Play or Apple Store.
• Prefer paper? Pick up our activity booklet in person or print at home. Also available in Spanish.

Award Winner: Win awards when you reach reading goals.

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World-class readers receive (while supplies last):

• A FREE book from the Friends of the Kern County Library, Inc.
• A FREE bookmark, and digital badges when you use Beanstack.
• Other unique prizes for your epic performance.

Make An Appearance: Attend hundreds of FREE events countywide.

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• Join us as we Kickoff Showtime at your Library!
• Take a seat in the audience for storytimes and performances.
• Be amazed by magic and melodrama!
• Let your artistic abilities shine at daily crafts and activities.
• Printable copies of our Brochure of Events.

In the Limelight: Attend Lunch at the Library.

Discover Locations

• Eat, laugh, and learn at select library locations.
• Seats are FREE for ages 2-18, unless otherwise noted.
• Enjoy the special feature: different shows or activities daily.

Bigger and Better: Kick off Summer Reading with Touch-A-Truck and other celebrations.

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Join us at the Beale Memorial Library on Saturday, June 1st at 9am – 12pm:

• Get excited; Summer is here! Let’s celebrate!
• Explore dozens of exciting County & community vehicles.
• Register for the Summer Reading Challenge.

Join Our Celebrity Guests: Meet local and County leaders at our Guest Reader Series.

View our special Guest Readers. 

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• Meet and greet opportunities at your local Kern County Library branch.
• Special feature: stories and more.

Baby, Come Back: Amnesty at the Library.

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• Want a clean slate? Participate in our Amnesty Program.
• Read, donate, and return unreturned materials.
• Exceptions may apply.

Create: Book to Screen.

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Do you have a favorite book you wish was made into a movie? Envision it and create your own movie poster!

• June & July 2019 | All Library Branches

Paparazzi Time: Selfie Stations.

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Show everyone how #awesome the Library is by taking selfies at our Selfie Station and Photo Booth. Don’t forget to tag us! #kclshowtimeselfie

• June & July 2019 | All Library Branches

The BLVD
Bakersfield Condors
Blaze Pizza
Auntie Anne’s
Valley Children’s Ice Center of Bakersfield
Rubio’s Coastal Grill
Dewar’s Candy Shop
Casa Corona
City of Ridgecrest Parks & Recreation
Classic Burgers
CDCR
Dollar General/ California City
Five Below
Michaels/ California City
Tanicures
James Sierra Gateway Markets
Kern River Brewing Co.
Pizza Barn
Pizza Factory
Something Sweet Frozen Yogurt
The Reel Cinema
John’s Incredible Pizza/ McFarland
Jack-in-the-Box/ Mojave
Karl’s Hardware
Scaled Composites
Hodel’s Country Dining
Mister Car Wash
Foster’s Freeze/ Rosamond
Guido’s Italian Restaurant
Jones Automotive
Subway/ Rosamond

Chipotle
Black Angus Steakhouse
Aquarium of the Pacific
California Pizza Kitchen
CALM
Indian Wells Brewing Company
Infinite Movement Academy
Maturango Museum
7-Eleven/ Taft
Acme Jewelry
Albertson’s/ Taft
Asian Experience
Bakersfield Escape Room
Black Gold Brewing Company
Bread & Butter Bakery
Buena Vista Golf Course
Cindy’s Hair Affair
Coopers True Value Home Center/ Taft
Fastrip, Taft
Fertile Earth Nursery & Garden Center
Flight Fit n Fun
Foster’s Donuts/ Taft
Fox Theatre/ Taft
Hey Girl, Go Fly
Jack’s Flower Shop
Jo’s Restaurant
Kern Raceway
La Salsa
Mi Casita
Old’s Cool

LEGOLAND
Rollerama
Bakersfield Train Robbers Baseball
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Applebee’s
Eureka Burger
La Rosa Fruit Bars
McDonald’s / Ridgecrest
Pita Fresh
Pizza Factory
OT Cookhouse and Saloon Taft
Poppy’s Melting Pot Candle Co.
Roots
Route 33 Sandwich Company
Shaw’s Western
Taft Nails
The Bank – American Pub and Eatery
The Same Place Cafe
Westside Furniture
Yogolicious
Big Five
Carlos’ Donuts
Hitching Post Movie Theater
Jodie Waddell Laughlin Massage
Kohnen’s Country Bakery
Little Caesar’s/ Tehachapi
Red Carpet Grooming
Red House BBQ
Tammy Engle Morgage Advisor/ Tehachapi
Wizards of the Coast