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.

Supper and Snacks will return next week! 🍎 Starting Tuesday, September 8th, join us for FREE meals every Monday through ...
09/06/2026

Supper and Snacks will return next week! 🍎 Starting Tuesday, September 8th, join us for FREE meals every Monday through Friday. Supper will be served from 3pm to 5pm and Snack will be served from 5pm to 6pm.

We may be closed on Monday, but we have a lot of fun planned for the rest of the week! Also, Supper and Snacks is back o...
09/05/2026

We may be closed on Monday, but we have a lot of fun planned for the rest of the week! Also, Supper and Snacks is back on Tuesday, from 3pm to 6pm. 🍎

Psst... our next Friends of the Library Book Sale starts next week! 📚 Drop by any of the days below for great prices on ...
09/05/2026

Psst... our next Friends of the Library Book Sale starts next week! 📚 Drop by any of the days below for great prices on gently used books.

In observance of Labor Day, all Kern County Library branches will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, and will return t...
09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, all Kern County Library branches will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, and will return to regular hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

While we’re closed, you can still enjoy the library from home! Access our eLibrary anytime with your FREE Kern County Library card to browse eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more.

Visit our website to start reading or listening anytime, anywhere!

Join us on Saturday morning for Family Storytime! 📖 We'll have stories, songs, and a craft for kids.
09/04/2026

Join us on Saturday morning for Family Storytime! 📖 We'll have stories, songs, and a craft for kids.

There may not be a chill in the air yet, but we're hoping that starting some cozy reads will bring about the cozy weathe...
09/03/2026

There may not be a chill in the air yet, but we're hoping that starting some cozy reads will bring about the cozy weather. 🍂

Join us for LEGO League every Friday! ✨
09/03/2026

Join us for LEGO League every Friday! ✨

Our next Baby Bounce is this Friday! 🍼✨ See you there for stories, songs, rhymes and more for the little ones.
09/02/2026

Our next Baby Bounce is this Friday! 🍼✨ See you there for stories, songs, rhymes and more for the little ones.

Did you know that September is Library Card Sign Up Month? ✨ Share your favorite thing about your Kern County Library ca...
09/02/2026

Did you know that September is Library Card Sign Up Month? ✨ Share your favorite thing about your Kern County Library card in the comments!

Family Flix returns to the Southwest Library this week! 🎬 Join us every Thursday afternoon for a family movie and craft.
09/01/2026

Family Flix returns to the Southwest Library this week! 🎬 Join us every Thursday afternoon for a family movie and craft.

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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