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One Book, One Bakersfield, One Kern announces 10th anniversary year read
Aug 24, 2012 at 9:25 AM

All of Kern County is invited to join the 10th anniversary community read organized by One Book, One Bakersfield, One Kern. The book, “The House on Mango Street,” by Sandra Cisneros, is the coming-of-age story of a Latina girl named Esperanza...
Southwest Bakersfield

Kern County Library goes digital with new offerings
Jul 16, 2012 at 1:47 PM
Library patrons can download titles in a variety of categories - fiction, nonfiction, children, teen and classics. Downloads are free, and e-books automatically expire at the end of the lending period, so there won't be late fees, the library said.

Kern County Library goes digital with new offerings
Jul 16, 2012 at 1:47 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Library launched its e-book service Monday.

Library patrons can download titles in a variety of categories - fiction, nonfiction, children, teen and classics. Downloads are free, and...
Delano, Northeast Bakersfield, Northwest Bakersfield, Oildale, Southeast Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, Tehachapi, Kern River Valley, Central Bakersfield

Options for child care during summer months
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Jun 13, 2012 at 7:04 PM
Many local students are now out of school for summer vacation, and some parents are in a bind as to where their children should go.

Public fire hazard meetings coming in April
Mar 23, 2012 at 5:14 PM

The Kern County Fire Department will be holding a series of public meetings about hazard reduction. The meetings will focus on the importance of "keeping a fire-safe community, vegetation management and the upcoming 2012 fire season" the fire...
Tehachapi, Kern River Valley

Bargain basement library used book sale coming in March
Feb 10, 2012 at 5:50 PM

The Friends of the Kern County Library Inc. are having a used book sale at the Beale Memorial Library.

This sale is held  three times a year and it contributes significantly to library programs throughout Kern County.  Good quality...
Central

Brush up on skills behind the wheel
Jan 20, 2012 at 4:31 PM

The next AARP Driver Safety Program for older drivers is coming up on Wednesday, January 25th from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

It is being held at the Kern County Library in Lake Isabella, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in the government complex....
Kern River Valley

Kern County Library announces e-book borrowing system
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Jan 19, 2012 at 6:25 PM
Now, libraries in Kern County are taking notice, and they're jumping on the trend. The Kern County Library system announced it is launching a new program so library goers can still use their digital reading devices.

Libraries director resigns, will reimburse county nearly $9K
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Jan 17, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Kern County Library Director Diane Duquette agrees to step down and reimburse the county. Duquette had been under scrutiny for using taxpayer money for personal use.

Tehachapi library closed for New Year's weekend
Dec 29, 2011 at 4:25 PM

All branches of the Kern County Library will be closed Friday, Saturday and Monday in observance of the New Year's holiday. All libraries are usually closed Sundays.

The Tehachapi Branch is at 1001 West Tehachapi Blvd., Suite A-400....
Tehachapi

Kern River Valley libraries closed for New Year's weekend
Dec 29, 2011 at 4:16 PM

All branches of the Kern County Library will be closed Friday, Saturday and Monday in observance of the New Year's holiday. All libraries are usually closed Sundays.

There are three branches in the Kern River Valley:

- Kern...
Kern River Valley

Delano-area libraries closed for New Year's weekend
Dec 29, 2011 at 4:10 PM

All branches of the Kern County Library will be closed Friday, Saturday and Monday in observance of the New Year's holiday. All libraries are usually closed Sundays.

The Delano Branch is located at 925 10th Ave. The Clara M. Jackson...
Delano

Bakersfield libraries closed for New Year's weekend
Dec 29, 2011 at 3:57 PM

All branches of the Kern County Library will be closed Friday, Saturday and Monday in observance of the New Year's holiday. All libraries are usually closed Sundays.

There are eight branches in Bakersfield:

- Baker Branch,...
Central, Northeast Bakersfield, Northwest Bakersfield, Oildale, Southeast Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield

Presentation on creation, legacy of Bible set for December
Nov 9, 2011 at 5:44 PM

In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible, the Kern County Library has a special presentation and question-and-answer session planned.

The event is 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Beale Memorial...
Central

Banned Book Week: Kern Co. has censorship history
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Sep 29, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Kern County libraries are joining libraries across the country in celebrating National Banned Book Week, which runs from Sept. 24 to Oct. 1.