KCL - Southwest Branch

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Mission of the Kern County Library
To build community and cultivate opportunities for Kern County residents, by connecting people, ideas, information, and technology.

Ever wondered what happens to the lost and forgotten bookmarks left in library books? 📚They're laid to rest in our bookm...
06/24/2026

Ever wondered what happens to the lost and forgotten bookmarks left in library books? 📚
They're laid to rest in our bookmark cemetery. If you see your lost bookmark, feel free to take it back home!

Thank you to the trio from Bakersfield College that came to play some jazz last week! 🎻 We're glad everyone enjoyed the ...
06/23/2026

Thank you to the trio from Bakersfield College that came to play some jazz last week! 🎻 We're glad everyone enjoyed the show 🎶

Good morning! We are unfortunately having a connection issue with our phones. We are trying to answer your calls but are...
06/23/2026

Good morning! We are unfortunately having a connection issue with our phones. We are trying to answer your calls but are unable to hear and be heard! We are already working to resolve it and apologize for the inconvenience. In the meantime, if you can't reach us, please contact Kern County Library Headquarters at 661-868-0701.

Stop by on Friday afternoon for LEGO League! ✨ We're excited to see what everyone's creativity will unlock!
06/23/2026

Stop by on Friday afternoon for LEGO League! ✨ We're excited to see what everyone's creativity will unlock!

Later this week, we're having our first ever Magic: The Gathering night! Bring your friends or meet someone new to play ...
06/23/2026

Later this week, we're having our first ever Magic: The Gathering night! Bring your friends or meet someone new to play a round with. 🧙

Lunch at the Library! 🍽Join us every Monday through Saturday for free lunch and an activity for kids ages 2-18! ...
06/22/2026

Lunch at the Library! 🍽
Join us every Monday through Saturday for free lunch and an activity for kids ages 2-18!

Wind Tube Exploration! 💨Join us on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week at 10:15am to build a paper craft and watch...
06/22/2026

Wind Tube Exploration! 💨
Join us on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week at 10:15am to build a paper craft and watch it fly!

We're so excited to host the Golden Meadow Goats later this week! 🐐 Join us on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm to spend some...
06/22/2026

We're so excited to host the Golden Meadow Goats later this week! 🐐 Join us on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm to spend some time with adorable baby goats.

Have you signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge yet? 📚 There's still time! The challenge is open for all ages, and a...
06/21/2026

Have you signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge yet? 📚 There's still time!
The challenge is open for all ages, and all you have to do is read ten books OR for ten hours before July 31st to earn a prize!
Sign up online at kernlibrary.beanstack.org or stop by any KCL branch!

We have a very busy week ahead of us! Check out everything going on here at the Southwest Library this week! 📚✨ ...
06/21/2026

We have a very busy week ahead of us! Check out everything going on here at the Southwest Library this week! 📚✨

Address

8301 Ming Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93311

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(661) 664-7716

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