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ISSUE NO. 74 2021 summer reading challenge JUN | JUL
READ BOOKS learn about challenge options on PG. 2
✴ Challenge yourself to read; take the Summer Reading Challenge!
✴ Express yourself at all ages! Readers, ages 0-100 are invited!
✴ Sign up at your local Kern County Library Branch or on Beanstack.
✴ Read books YOU choose & win rewards when you reach reading goals.
INNER ARTIST
Reading artists receive (while supplies last):
✴ A FREE book from the Friends of the Kern County Library, Inc.
✴ A FREE bookmark, and digital badges when you log online.
get creative check out upcoming events on pg.5
✴ Attend events online and in-person (some may require registration).
✴ Virtual programs are available for all ages & bring the excitement of
Summer Reading to your living room.
✴ Let your artistic abilities shine with crafts and activities.
✴ Visit KCLevents.org for our complete calendar!
FUEL YOUR MIND info on lunch services on pg. 3
✴ Eat, laugh, and learn at select Library locations.
✴ Grab-n-Go meals are FREE for ages 2-18.
✴ Enjoy daily take-home activities.
01 kcl | SUMMER ‘21NO LIBRARY CARD? No PROBLEM!
You don’t need a library card to participate in Summer
Reading or to express your inner artist. Come join us!
challenge options Audiobooks count too!
✴ Choose the challenge that best fits your reading goals!
✴ 10 books Read 10 books to your child or to yourself & turn in your reading log.
✴ 10 HOURS Read for 10 hours to your child or yourself & turn in your reading log.
complete your challenge by july 31st to become a reading artist.
why participate?
Parents can keep children and teens learning and engaged all Summer long! The Kern
County Library Summer Reading Challenge encourages youth to read what they want
over the Summer months, which helps instill a love of recreational reading. Numerous
studies show that those who read for fun during the Summer out-perform others once
back in school. After over a year of distance learning, reading at home becomes even
more vital to the success of children. The KCL Summer Reading
Challenge offers FREE virtual events and programs for all ages,
exposing residents to new skills, ideas, and learning opportunities.
p.s. summer reading is for adults too!
When parents model reading, it helps show children there’s enjoyment in reading and
purpose in learning. When adults read for themselves, they enjoy a range of benefits
including enhanced empathy toward others, a reduction in stress, a lower blood
pressure and heart rate, and it also prevents cognitive decline as you age!
try out Beanstack for an easier
way to track your reading
Sign-up on Beanstack on your phone or computer
to track your reading, earn digital badges, record
reading sessions, and manage family accounts.
Search “Beanstack Tracker” on the Google Play and Apple Stores.
kcl | SUMMER ‘21 02eat, laugh, & learn
Lunch at the Library is more than just a place for children and teens to eat this Summer!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, check out some books, and pick up take-home
activities at the same time. All lunches are served June - July, unless otherwise noted.
arvin branch library rosamond BRANCH library
✴ Tuesdays - Thursdays @ 12-1pm ✴ Mondays & Tuesdays @ 12-1pm
beale memorial library RIDGECREST BRANCH library
✴ Mondays - Fridays @ 12-1pm ✴ Mondays - Thursdays @ 11am-12pm,
June 2 through July 22
DELANO BRANCH library
✴ Wednesdays - Fridays @ 12-1pm Southwest BRANCH library
✴ Mondays & Tuesdays @ 12-1pm
KERN RIVER VALLEY library
✴ Wednesdays - Fridays @ 12-1pm TAFT BRANCH library
✴ Mondays - Wednesdays @ 12-1pm
RATHBUN BRANCH library
✴ Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 12-1pm Wasco BRANCH library
✴ Mondays & Tuesdays @ 12-1pm
special thanks
The Lunch at the Library program is a statewide collaboration between
the California Library Association, the California Summer Meal Coalition,
and the Institute for Local Government. Select locations are supported
by Share Your Strength - No Kid Hungry. Special thanks to the Delano
Union School District, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Kern
High School District, Sierra Sands Unified School District, Southern Kern
Unified School District, and the Taft Union School District.
03 kcl | SUMMER ‘21discover creativebug
We know you’re more creative than you think! Access 1000+
online art and craft classes taught by expert instructors, all
FREE with your Kern Library card!
Visit KernCountyLibrary.org/research to get started.
explore
our elibrary
meet Libby
Libby is a fresh and easy way to borrow and read eBooks & eAudiobooks
from the Kern County Library’s OverDrive platform. The app is streamlined,
convenient, and customizable. Allow Libby to guide you through the OverDrive
experience with your Kern Library card. With Libby, you can directly download
up to 30 titles at a time, for up to 3 weeks.
Search “Libby” or “OverDrive” on the Google Play and Apple Stores.
what’s all the hoopla?
No waiting. No holds. No fines. Instantly borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics,
movies, music, and more with your Kern Library card. With Hoopla, you can
directly download up to 3 titles per month.
Search “Hoopla” on the Google Play and Apple Stores.
enjoy
cloudlibrary
Borrowing just got better. Download
eBooks & eAudiobooks directly to
your device. With CloudLibrary, you
can enjoy up to 3 titles at a time, for
up to 14 days.
Search “CloudLibrary” on the Google
Play and Apple Stores.
kcl | SUMMER ‘21 04get creative
The Library is offering both virtual programming and in-person programming at select
branches during the Summer. Visit KCLevents.org for a full calendar of events.
Library programming and events are FREE and open to the public. We’re adding more programs all
the time! At times, programs may be re-scheduled or cancelled without advance notice.
Visit KCLevents.org to find out what’s new and to confirm the most up-to-date program information.
virtual programming
All Library virtual programming can be accessed on Library
Facebook pages. On Facebook, upcoming events are listed in
Events, current events are in the Newsfeed, & archived events
are available in the Videos section of the page.
Follow the Library at Facebook.com/KernCountyLibrary. All Branch URL handles below.
@ArvinLibrary @LakeIsabellaLibrary @ShafterLibrary
@BealeLibrary @RathbunLibrary @SouthwestBranch
@DelanoLibrary @RidgecrestBranchLibrary @TaftLibrary
@FrazierParkLibrary @RosamondLibrary @TehachapiLibrary
@WascoLibrary
virtual highlights
book cafes
Join us online for a live book discussion.
Watch on Facebook or pre-register to join.
cook with YA Fiction Adult Fiction
a book June 8 @ 5pm
Ruby Red
June 11 @ 5pm
Then She Was Gone
@LakeIsabellaLibrary by Kerstin Gier by Lisa Jewell
Join KCL staff members
as they showcase different TBD July 13 @ 5pm July 9 @ 5pm
books and their tasty The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Cozy Fiction by Heather Morris
recipe inspirations. New
episodes weekly. June 16 @ 5pm
The Persian Pickle Cub Children’s Fiction
Book talk by Sandra Dallas
June 22 @ 3pm Author
Bakersfield July 21 @ 5pm The Van Gogh Visit!
@BealeLibrary Dear Mrs. Bird Deception by Deron Hicks
by A.J. Pearce
Join KCL staff members
Non-Fiction July 27 @ 3pm Author
as they talk about what Behind the Canvas Visit!
they are reading, watch- TBD June 28 @ 5pm by Alexander Vance
ing, & listening to in this
July 26 @ 5pm
weekly podcast. White Trash by Nancy Isenberg
05 kcl | SUMMER ‘21 Visit KCLevents.org to view a comprehensive list of upcoming events.in-person highlights
communal art projects
Stop by anytime at the Library during open hours in June & July to add your touch to our
communal art projects.
June
Arvin Branch Reading Colors Our World, Chalk Colors Our Sidewalk
Beale Memorial Scratch Paper Mural
Delano Branch Reading Colors Our World, Chalk Colors Our Sidewalk
Kern River Valley Branch Art Competition (ages 2-18)
Rathbun Branch Book Quilt
Ridgecrest Branch Paper Quilt
Rosamond Branch Reading Colors Our World, Chalk Colors Our Sidewalk
Shafter Branch Reading Colors Our World, Chalk Colors Our Sidewalk
Southwest Branch Mosaic Puzzle Pieces
Taft Branch Spoonful of Color
Tehachapi Branch Scratch Paper Rainbows
Wasco Branch Butcher Paper Mural one-on-one
July Tech help
Arvin Branch Flower Wall By Appointment
Beale Memorial Rainbow Chains Learn how to download
Delano Branch Vegetable Prints eBooks to your mobile
Rathbun Branch Zentangles device, as well as es-
Ridgecrest Branch Puzzle Pieces sential skills for using a
Rosamond Branch Rainbow Handprints computer & setting up an
Taft Branch Puzzle Pieces
email address.
Tehachapi Branch Color Your Library
Wasco Branch Rainbow Chains
family storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, & fun for the whole family.
job-seeker
assistance Arvin Branch
Beale Memorial
Wednesdays @ 1pm
Mondays & Fridays @ 2pm
By Appointment
Get help with preparing Delano Branch Wednesdays @ 4pm
your resume, practice Kern River Valley Branch Fridays @ 3:30pm
for a mock interview, or Rathbun Branch Thursdays @ 3pm
get help accessing the Ridgecrest Branch Thursdays @ 10:30am
Library’s Job Seeker Rosamond Branch Tuesdays @ 10am
Toolkit and resources. Southwest Branch Mondays @ 1pm
Tehachapi Branch Fridays @ 11:30am
carryout crafts
Stop by most library branches weekly to pick up take-home crafts.
Crafts range from paper plate rainbows to pasta necklaces,
and much more.
Visit KCLevents.org to view a comprehensive list of upcoming events. kcl | SUMMER ‘21 06ABOUT THE LIBRARY
BEALE - 701 Truxtun Avenue OUR MISSION
YOUR LOCAL KCL BRANCH locations & hours
Mondays - Fridays..........................12-6pm To build community and cultivate opportunities
Phone.................................................... 661.868.0701 for Kern County residents, by connecting people,
RATHBUN - 200 West China Grade Loop ideas, information, and technology.
Wednesdays & Thursdays...............12-6pm
Phone.................................................... 661.393.6431
FIND LIBRARY MATERIALS
SOUTHWEST - 8301 Ming Avenue
Mondays & Tuesdays......................12-6pm Utilize the library’s online catalog to search
Phone.................................................... 661.664.7716 for both print and digital materials in the San
ARVIN - 201 Campus Drive Joaquin Valley Library System and request items.
Tuesdays - Thursdays......................12-6pm
Phone.................................................... 661.854.5934 ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT
DELANO - 925 Tenth Avenue Please stay on top of your checkout dates by re-
Wednesdays - Fridays.....................12-6pm
Phone.................................................... 661.725.1078 newing in person, online, or by phone. To access
FRAZIER PARK - 3732 Park Drive your account online, you will need your PIN#.
Tuesdays - Thursdays......................12-6pm
Phone.................................................... 661.245.1267 GET A LIBRARY CARD
KERNRIVERVALLEY - 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. All California residents are eligible for a free Kern
Wednesdays - Fridays.....................12-6pm County Library card with proof of residency and
Phone.................................................... 760.549.2083
photo ID. Visit any Kern County Library branch to
RIDGECREST - 131 East Las Flores Ave.
Mondays - Thursdays......................12-6pm get a card or apply online at KernLibrary.org.
Phone.................................................... 760.384.5870
ROSAMOND - 3611 Rosamond Blvd. Borrowing Privileges
Mondays & Tuesdays......................12-6pm You can have up to 30 physical items checked out
Phone.................................................... 661.256.3236 on your Kern County Library card. Your library
SHAFTER - 236 James Street, Suite 2* card must be present to check out materials.
Thursdays & Fridays........................12-6pm
Phone.................................................... 661.746.2156
TAFT - 27 Cougar Court
IMAGE RELEASE
Mondays - Wednesdays.................12-6pm Attendance at Kern County Library programs or
Phone.................................................... 661.763.3294 events constitutes consent to be photographed
TEHACHAPI - 212 Green Street and/or filmed for use in print and/or electronic
Wednesdays - Fridays.....................12-6pm publicity.
Phone.................................................... 661.822.4938 Visit kerncountylibrary.org/policies for full policies.
WASCO - 1102 7th Street
Mondays & Tuesdays......................12-6pm INTERNET ACCESS
Phone.................................................... 661.758.2114
FREE Wi-Fi is available at all locations.
UPCOMING Library CLOSURES GET IN TOUCH
HOLIDAYS: All locations will be closed, unless Main Number..........................661-868-0701
noted otherwise. July 5 • Independence Day General Inquiry.......................info@kernlibrary.org
LOCATIONS NOT LISTED: Select locations of the
library remain closed.
*SHAFTER BRANCH: Funded by the City of
Shafter through June 2021. Branch will close July.
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