Physics Magazine

Physics Magazine is a free, online magazine from the American Physical Society. The publication primarily reports on papers from the Physical Review journals, focusing on results that will change the course of research, inspire a new way of thinking, or spark curiosity. The stories behind these findings are written by experts, journalists, and our staff […]

American Physical Society (APS) Journals

Discover a world of cutting-edge physics research with easy access to Physical Review Journals, published by the American Physical Society (APS). As a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing and disseminating knowledge in physics and related fields, APS brings together a diverse community of professionals from nearly fifty divisions, sections, and other units. Perfect for research  • […]

Check out our New Braille Collection

Library Services for Kern County Residents with Low to No Vision More than 1.4 million books on audio, in braille, and in large-print format, are now available for Kern County residents who are visually impaired or physically disabled.  The following materials are made possible through a partnership with our Southern California service organization, Braille Institute. […]

2023 Read: Sitting Pretty: The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body

The One Book Project is a countywide reading and discussion project that fosters empathy, promotes awareness, and strengthens the fabric of our community by exploring the themes in this year’s One Book selection, Sitting Pretty: The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig.  About the Fall 2023 Primary Title Sitting Pretty: The […]

Find Your Voice @ The Library This Summer!

Take the Challenge and Join the Fun! This Summer, spend time exploring books, history, social justice, and STEAM through books and creative activities. At the Kern County Library, we encourage you to be creative, try new things, explore art, and find beauty in diversity.  Who’s Invited Everyone, ages 0-100 Books That Count Read books, eBooks, […]

Find Hours & Locations

Branches & Bookmobile The Library serves the Kern County community through 22 physical locations, one bookmobile, and a vast eLibrary collection, providing access to resources, services, and programs both in person and online. Kern County Holidays and Observances   Baker Branch Library 1400 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 Contact: Facebook  | 661.861.2390 |  Temp no. 661-869-0352 Hours: Tuesday […]

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