Supper and Snacks in the Stacks Program is Ongoing at Selected Kern County Library Locations! Kern County Library in partnership with Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Taft City School District continues its ongoing commitment to supporting local youth through the Supper and Snacks in the Stacks program. Anyone, regardless of income, between the ages […]
Library Branches are Getting a Major Plot Twist! The Kern County Library expresses gratitude for the community’s understanding and patience during the temporary closure of library branches, funded by the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant administered by the California State Library. Thanks to the Budget Act of 2021, Senate Bill 129, The Building Forward Library […]
Can’t find the book you want in our Library? Request Any Books Easily with ZIP BOOKS What is the Zip Books delivery service? Zip Books is a special service for Kern County residents with a valid library card in good standing. If the Kern County Library doesn’t own a book you’d like to read, you […]
Now you can use your Kern Library card to check out a free vehicle day-use pass for 200+ California state parks. Research shows that spending time in the outdoors is associated with better mental and physical health, and that many Californians face barriers to accessing their parks. California has a wealth of state parks, and […]
Read Together, Be Together A Literacy Program for Pre-readers The Kern County Library is excited to offer a fun, easy, and FREE program that promotes reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers. We encourage parents to bond with their children through reading. Our goal is to help parents understand the importance of literacy even before children […]
How We Can Help The Kern County Library and our staff are here to help you! If you have questions about the resource materials or services in our toolkit, please call 661.868.0701 for assistance. This Kern County Library employment toolkit has been designed to help you find the right job for you, and successfully navigate […]
It’s the Kern County Library. In your pocket! The ValleyCat app is available on Google Play and Apple app stores. Search “SVJLS” or “ValleyCat.” With ValleyCat, you can Search our Library’s catalog Place requests & renewals Download eBooks or eAudiobooks View account fines & fees Discover the nearest Kern County Library location Scan ISBN barcodes to […]
