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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...
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All Kern County Library Branches have FREE WiFi. For historical information about the Kern County Library & its branches, read the eBook Kern County Library, A Century of Progress. All locations...
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ONLINE PAYMENT OF LIBRARY FEES NOTICE: The SmartPAY option cannot be used if the credit card was issued by a Credit Union that requires the cardholder to enter their zip code when processing a...
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Involve Yourself in Your Library The Kern County Library is a place where one can find inspiration, information, and can connect with the community. It is a resource for accessibility to learning,...
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Want to enrich your own life & the lives of others? Spread the love of reading and learning, curiosity, and improve your local Kern County Library branch! Join hundreds of other volunteers across...
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Starting June 15, the Kern County Library will offer curbside services at select locations. Access Our Contactless Services! An appointment is strongly encouraged to reduce wait times and to ensure...
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Are you interested in accessing Library services? Choose the experience that best suits you: Contactless Curbside Services Curbside services include: Pick Up Holds Genre Grab Bags Carryout Crafts...
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Starting October 12, the Kern County Library is launching indoor express services and expanding curbside services to 12 locations. What will my visit to the Kern County Library look like during express...
View ArticleWireless Printing
Remote on-demand Wireless Printing is now available. Requested print jobs will be provided through our safe and convenient Curbside Services. Simply submit your print job using one of the 3...
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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...
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Choose Your Library Experience Beginning April 19, 2021, the Kern County Library is expanding services previously limited by COVID restrictions by increasing capacity to 50% and continuing to phase up...
View ArticleBook Donations
Donation of Books & Other Materials The Library loves your donations! Books and other donated items should be clean (no dirt, bugs, highlighted sections, etc.) and placed in a sturdy box. One box...
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Open Branches Learn More About Current Services Beginning April 19, 2021, the Kern County Library is expanding services previously limited by COVID restrictions by increasing capacity to 50% and...
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