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Hours Effective November 4, 2013 BAKERSFIELD BRANCHES BRANCH Baker Beale Memorial Holloway-Gonzales Northeast Rathbun Southwest Wilson
PHONE 661.861.2390 661.868.0701 661.861.2083 661.871.9017 661.393.6431 661.664.7716 661.834.4044
ADDRESS 1400 Baker Street 701 Truxtun Avenue 506 East Brundage Lane 3725 Columbus Street 200 West China Grade Loop 8301 Ming Avenue 1901 Wilson Road
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BRANCHES OUTSIDE BAKERSFIELD BRANCH Arvin Boron Buttonwillow California City Delano Frazier Park Kern River Valley Kernville Lamont McFarland Mojave Ridgecrest Rosamond Shafter Taft Tehachapi Wasco Wofford Heights
PHONE 661.854.5934 760.762.5606 661.764.5337 760.373.4757 661.725.1078 661.245.1267 760.549.2083 760.376.6180 661.845.3471 661.792.2318 661.824.2243 760.384.5870 661.256.3236 661.746.2156 661.763.3294 661.822.4938 661.758.2114 760.376.6160
ADDRESS 201 Campus Drive 26967 Twenty Mule Team Road 116 Buttonwillow Drive 9507 California City Boulevard 925 Tenth Avenue 3732 Park Drive 7054 Lake Isabella Boulevard 48 Tobias Street 8304 Segrue Road 500 West Kern Avenue 16916 1/2 Highway 14, Space D2 131 East Las Flores Avenue 3611 Rosamond Boulevard 236 James Street 27 Cougar Court 1001 West Tehachapi Blvd., Ste A400 1102 7th Street 6400-B Wofford Boulevard
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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULES Bookmobile 661.868.0755
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Kern River Valley Wednesday Bookmobile 760.549.2083
Friday
9:30-11:30am - Lost Hills 9:30-11:30am - Piute Mountain 9:30-11:30am - Glennville 10:00-1:00pm - Ridgeview
12:30-1:30pm - McKittrick 12:30-1:30pm - Caliente 12:30-1:30pm - Woody 2:00-5:00pm - Rosedale
10:30-11:30am - Weldon Post Office 12:00-1:00pm - Onyx Emporium 2:00-3:00pm - Paul’s Place 3:30-4:30pm - Longview 9:00-10:00am - Vons Plaza 11:00-12:00pm - James Station, South Lake
Kern County Library
March 2014
Events Calendar
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day Stories & Crafts - Listen to stories & create something special for St. Patrick’s Day. Wed. Mar. 12, 11am Southwest Branch Thur. Mar. 13, 11:30am Northeast Branch Thur. Mar. 13, 4pm Delano Branch Fri. Mar. 14, 4pm McFarland Branch Mon. Mar. 17, 5pm Wilson Branch St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt - Use your library knowledge to find the gold! Sat. Mar. 15, 4pm Lamont Branch Mon. Mar. 17, 4pm Arvin Branch
Teen Tech Week Earbud Tie-Up Tips - Learn how to tie up the cords for your earbud style headphones quicker and neater. Mon. Mar. 10, 4pm Arvin Branch Wed. Mar. 12, 4pm Lamont Branch Real Life Pac Man - Collect coins before the ghost gets you! Tue. Mar. 11, 4pm Arvin Branch Thur. Mar. 13, 4pm Lamont Branch Tech Tournament - Compete in a Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament, a tech scavenger hunt and more! Sat. Mar. 15, 1pm Southwest Branch “Scratch” Animations - Learn to program animations & computer games with “Scratch” and showcase your creations! Sat. Mar. 15, 2pm Ridgecrest Branch
Family Theatre
Documentary
Learning Improv - For ages 11-14, CSUB student presenter Selina Corona. Space is limited; call 661.664.7716 to register. Wed. Mar. 5 & 12, 5pm Southwest Branch Sat. Mar. 8, 10am Southwest Branch
the evolution of V-Day - the grassroots movement that aims to stop violence against women and girls.
“Hey You” - Children and their families are invited to explore stories using poetry, music, acting & storytelling skills. Fri. Mar. 21, 3:30pm Frazier Park Branch
Read Across America Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a special storytime featuring classic stories by Dr. Seuss. Mon. Mar. 3, 5:30pm Arvin Branch Wed. Mar. 5, 4pm Mojave Branch Sat. Mar. 8, 10am Rosamond Branch
Until the Violence Stops - The film narrates
A program to celebrate Women’s History Month, conducted in partnership with V-Day Bakersfield, The Empty Space Theatre, & Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault.
Mon. Mar. 24, 5:30pm Beale Memorial, Auditorium
Technology - Learn how to use your device! Tablet & eBook Experience - Bring your Android tablet or iPad to learn how to access the library’s eBooks & databases. Fri. Mar. 7, 2pm Ridgecrest Branch Tech Petting Zoo - Basic Tips & Features: Nook, Kindle Fire, iPad, & Samsung. Fri. Mar. 7, 4pm Frazier Park Branch Digital Lounge: iPad - Learn basic tips & features of the iPad & tablets. Sat. Mar. 22, 10am Beale Memorial, Tejon Room eBook & eAudiobook Help - Learn to set up a device to download eBooks & eAudiobooks. Saturdays, Appointment Only; Call 661.822.4938 Tehachapi Branch Thursdays, 11:30pm - Appt. Only; Call 661.245.1267 Frazier Park Branch
Storytimes
Reading & Writing
Toddler • 1.5 - 3 yrs
Creative Writing Workshop - Learn tips & techniques for creative writing. Sat. Mar. 1 & 15, 10:30am Tehachapi Branch
Beale...................... 11:00am
Memoir Readings: Stories From Dust - Enjoy readings and a discussion about memoirs from last year’s Invisible Memoirs Workshop with Nick Belardes. Sat. Mar. 1, 1pm Beale Memorial Library, Tejon Room
Mondays Fridays
Southwest..9:30 & 10:30am
Preschool • 3-5 yrs Tuesdays
Beale..................... 11:00am Northeast............... 11:30am
Wednesdays
Southwest............. 11:00am
Thursdays
Rathbun................. 11:00am Taft......................... 11:45am
Fridays
Ridgecrest............... 9:30am Wilson...................... 9:30am Tehachapi.............. 10:00am California City........ 10:30am Wasco......................2:00pm
Family • all ages Tuesdays
Kernville: Mar.11.... 10:30am Frazier Park........... 11:30am Delano.....................4:00pm
Wednesdays
Baker: Mar.12 & 26..4:00pm Mojave: Mar. 12,19&26.. 4:00pm
Thursdays
Kern River Valley... 10:30am
Fridays
Rosamond............. 10:30am Boron.......................3:00pm McFarland: Mar.28..4:00pm
Saturdays
Frazier Park: Mar.15.. 11:00am Rosamond: Mar. 8.10:00am Taft......................... 10:30am Kern River Valley:Mar.22...2:00pm
Bilingual • all ages Mondays
Arvin........................5:30pm
Tuesdays
All classes at Beale are held in the Beale Memorial Library, Gates Computer Lab, 2nd floor, 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. All classes except Computer Basics require knowledge of keyboard and mouse. The Gates Computer Lab is closed 30 minutes before and after each class. For more information call: 661-868-0770.
Adult Book Group Fri. Mar. 14, 3:30pm - Bribery, Corruption Also by H.R.F. Keating Frazier Park Branch Sat. Mar. 22, 1pm - The Hot Zone by Richard Preston Ridgecrest Branch
Explore Something New
Author Visits - Meet authors and enjoy book discussions. Sat. Mar. 15, 2pm - Mar Preston & Christine Brown Tue. Mar. 18, 1pm - Bonnie Kane
Delano: Mar. 26.......4:00pm
Thursdays
Lamont....................5:30pm
Frazier Park Branch Beale Memorial, Tejon Rm
Teen Book Group Wed. Mar. 19, 5pm - Divergent by Veronica Roth
Frazier Park Branch
Reading of the Classics - Readings by local actors. Saturdays, 3:30pm
Frazier Park Branch
Crafting
Beginning Crochet & Knitting - Bring a crochet hook, knitting needles & lightweight yarn. Rosamond Branch Tuesdays, 3:30pm (All ages) Origami Workshop - Learn the ancient art of paper folding. Tue. Mar. 4, 5pm
Rosamond Branch
Bow Making Workshop - Adults, learn how to create hair bows for girls. Bring ribbons, scissors, fabric scraps, buttons, hair clips, felt, etc. Sat. Mar. 15, 10am Southwest Branch Quilt & Chat - Learn techniques, share ideas & work on group projects. Sat. Mar. 22, 10am Frazier Park Branch
Music
Bakersfield Jazz Singers - Enjoy some Irish music. Thurs. Mar. 6, 6pm
Southwest Branch
Music Appreciation - Renaissance, classical, & jazz music, CSUB student presenter Ryan Vaughn. Sat. Mar. 8, 3:30pm Southwest Branch Guitar Chords Workshop - Bring your tuned guitar; learn to play guitar chords & songs. Tue. Mar. 11, 5pm (Beginner) Beale Memorial, Tejon Rm Tue. Mar. 25, 5pm (Intermediate) Beale Memorial, Tejon Rm Beginner Piano Class - Learn piano basics. Saturdays, 9am
Beale: Mar. 25........ 11:00am
Wednesdays
Personal Computer Coach: One-on-One Sessions - Space is limited, please call to reserve a time slot with a volunteer tutor. Wilson Branch Wed. Mar. 12, 3pm • by appointment only, call 661.834.4044 Tehachapi Branch Wednesdays • by appointment only, call 661.822.4938 Beale Memorial Wednesdays, 11am - 1pm • sign up at the Reference Desk or call 661.868.0770 Thursdays, 11:30am • sign up at the Circulation Desk or call 661.245.1267 Frazier Park Branch By appointment only • call 760.384.5870 for details Ridgecrest Branch
Barks & Books - Children read to therapy dogs for practice. Thursdays, 3:30pm (call 661.245.1267 to register) Frazier Park Branch Sat. Mar. 8, 2pm Ridgecrest Branch Wed. Mar. 12 & 26, 4pm (call 661.868.0701 to register) Beale Memorial, Children’s Rm
Mondays
Arvin: Feb.3.............5:30pm
Computer Classes
Frazier Park Branch
Volunteer Orientations
Sat. Mar. 8, 3pm Beale Memorial, Computer Lab Thur. Mar. 13, 5:30pm Southwest Branch
For more volunteer opportunities, please call your local branch.
Beginning Microsoft Excel 2010 - Learn basic functions: navigation, resizing, database operations, calculations & charts. Sat. Mar. 8, 4pm Beale Memorial
Language Skills
American Sign Language - Beginner classes. Mondays, 4:30pm (8 - 17 yrs old) Tehachapi Branch Mondays, 5:30pm (18 yrs & up) Tehachapi Branch Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30pm Frazier Park Branch
Math
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - Get help with taxes. Mon-Wed, 9am-3pm Kern River Valley Branch Math Clinic & Homework Help - All ages. Registration required: call 661.868.0701. Saturdays, 2pm Beale Memorial, GMP Rm
Health
Healthy Nutrition For Seniors - What to eat & what not to eat presented by Kern County Aging & Adult Services. Wed. Mar. 19, 11:30am Beale Memorial, Tejon Room
Genealogy
Genealogy Workshop - Come learn how to start your own family tree and research family history. Sat. Mar. 8, 10am Tehachapi Branch Lost Civilizations of North America - A historical discussion of Native American tribes of Kern County & other areas of North America. Sat. Mar. 8, 10am Beale Memorial, Tejon Rm
Used Book Sale
Friends of the Kern County Library, Inc. Beale Memorial Library Used Book Sale Wednesday, Mar. 12 Member Day Thursday, Mar. 13 General Sale Friday, Mar. 14 General Sale Saturday, Mar. 15 Half-Price Day
3pm – 6:30pm 11am – 6:30pm 10am – 5:30pm 10am – 5:30pm
Beale Memorial Library, Auditorium, 1st floor. To contact the Friends, leave a message at (661) 868-0796 or email booksale19@gmail.com
Gaming
Lego Club Thur. Mar. 6, 5:30pm Beale Memorial, Children’s Rm Thur. Mar. 13, 5:30pm Southwest Branch Sat. Mar. 8 & 22, 2pm Tehachapi Branch Sat. Mar. 15, 2pm Northeast Branch Create, Imagine, Build: Minute to Win It, Library Edition Thur. Mar. 13, 4pm Beale Memorial, Tejon Rm Chess Wednesdays, 3:30pm Frazier Park Branch Saturdays, 5pm Ridgecrest Branch Open Scrabble Play Thursdays, 4:30pm Northeast Branch Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Club Fridays, 3:30pm Kern River Valley Branch
Hispanic Culture
Fiesta Fun: Hispanic Tales & Traditions - Families can learn & explore the rich heritage of Hispanic culture through activities, music, food & stories. Participating families will receive free multicultural books. Space is limited; to register, call 661.868.0701.
Tue. Mar. 4, 5:30pm (Part 1) Beale Memorial, Auditorium Tue. Mar. 25, 5:30pm (Part 2) Beale Memorial, Auditorium
Energy Efficiency
Learn how to take action to save energy & money. Discover incentives, rebates, financing, & other resources in this statewide initiative that aims to make you more comfortable at home & work.
Wed. Mar. 5, 12pm Tue. Mar. 18, 12:30pm
Movies
Wilson Branch Northeast Branch
Thur. Mar. 6, 4:30pm. . . . . . . . . . James & the Giant Peach Thur. Mar. 13, 4:30pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Secret Garden Thur. Mar. 20, 4:30pm. . . . . Darby O’Gill & the Little People Thur. Mar. 27, 4:30pm. . Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Northeast Branch