Upcoming Elections Information

For the most accurate and up-to-date information about voting and elections, visit the Kern County Elections Office and California Elections and Voters Office. Tuesday, November 5, 2024   Important Election Dates Ballots mailed to every active California Voter.  Last day to register to vote online or by mail. Polls are open, 7am to 8pm. Last day to […]

National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids brings together a complete archive of National Geographic magazine – every page of every issue – along with a collection of interactive maps, images, and videos. Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14. Access Resource

Brainfuse HelpNow Online Tutoring

Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of online live tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs – whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. The Adult Learning Center provides comprehensive academic support from trained adult education specialists in areas such as US Citizenship testing, […]

2022 Read – A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School

The Primary Title The One Book Project is a communitywide reading and discussion project inviting everyone to read and discuss the themes of civil rights, tolerance, diversity, acceptance, and courage. About the Fall 2022 Primary Title When fourteen-year-old Carlotta Walls walked up the stairs of Little Rock Central High School on September 25, 1957, she […]

In Conversation with Author, Sally Engelfried

Join Kern County Library staff member Fahra in conversation with author Sally Engelfried about her book Learning to Fall. Find out what Fahra and Sally have been reading, watching, and listening to. Ten lucky listeners will have a chance to win a copy of the book from Little Brown and Company Young Readers. *Promotion starts August […]

Events

Events at Your Library Print your library branch monthly brochures Access programming by viewing or printing our monthly brochures by age groups Arvin Library Temporarily CLOSED  Baker Library Temporarily CLOSED  Beale LibraryMay Kids | May Teens | May AdultsBoron LibraryMay Kids | May Teens | May AdultsBookmobile Apr. Events Buttonwillow Library May Kids | May Teens | May Adults California City Library Temporarily CLOSED   Delano Library  Temporarily CLOSED   Frazier Park LibraryMay Kids | May Teens | May AdultsHolloway-Gonzales Library May […]

Next Used Book Sale

Who we are The Friends of the Kern County Library was formed in in the Spring 1953 with the intended purpose of supporting the library. In 1965 the group became an incorporated non-profit organization in the State of California. Friends of the Kern County Library, Inc. continues as a 501c3 organization of the State of […]

Stop by and get FREE wildflower seeds

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL POLLINATORS We’re working with libraries across the nation to share the importance of protecting pollinators and increasing wildflowers in our community. With #PlantWildFlowers, we want to spread awareness about the importance of helping our food-producing friends all over. It’s easy! It starts with you! Now you can plant wildflowers in your backyard […]