The Library Department is happy to announce that the Beale Memorial and Southwest Branch libraries will soon be open on Saturdays, as well as expanding hours in the morning and evening. Beginning Saturday, May 6, 2023, the new schedule for the two branches will be: 

Beale Memorial Library

Monday

10am-7pm

Tuesday

10am-7pm

Wednesday

10am-7pm

Thursday

10am-7pm

Friday

10am-6pm

Saturday

10am-4pm

Southwest Branch Library

Monday

10am-7pm

Tuesday

10am-7pm

Wednesday

10am-7pm

Thursday

10am-7pm

Friday

10am-6pm

Saturday

10am-4pm

"Being open on Saturdays, as well as adding morning and evening hours to two of our busiest branches in the system will allow residents more opportunities to access the library's resources and services. The community has been requesting Saturdays and more weekday  hours, so we are very pleased to meet that need. Expanding the amount of days/ hours libraries are open, helps to keep our communities reading, learning, and engaged," stated Andie Sullivan, Director of Libraries.

The Library's digital collection remains available to all Kern County residents 24/7.

It includes access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming content, and more at www.kernlibrary.org/elibrary .

We look forward to seeing you at the Beale Memorial Library and the Southwest Branch Library!