Kern County Library Foundation

KCL Foundation

       Healthy Communities Need Healthy Libraries Libraries have played an important role in our community for generations. Since 1986, the Kern County Library Foundation has supported library services, providing funding to enhance programming for all ages, while striving to grow its endowment for future generations. Private supportis essential to this endeavor. Free and […]

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Volunteering

Want to enrich your own life and the lives of others? Spread the love of reading, learning, and curiosity, all while improving your local Kern County Library branch! Join other volunteers across Kern County who share their time, skills, and energy to strengthen their community Library. Become a Volunteer! Our vibrant libraries are open to […]

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Press Room

Welcome to the Kern County Library online press room. For media inquiries, interview requests, or partnership opportunities, please call Fahra Daredia at 661.868.0786 or send a detailed email outlining your request to info@kernlibrary.org. For general inquiries, please call KCL Headquarters at 661.868.0700. To use our logo for media coverage, stories, or partnerships with KCL, please […]

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FAQ

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Get a Library Card

All California Residents are eligible for a FREE Kern County Library card. Open the door to your imagination, gain access to resources, and discover what’s available to your community through the Kern County Library. Finalizing your application requires proof of identity, proof of residency, and a signed paper application which may be printed online or picked […]