Friends of the Kern County Library, Inc.

📚🌿 Calling All Crafters and Gardeners! 🌿📚

Exciting news! We’ve just replenished our ongoing sale section with a fresh batch of books in our Crafts and Gardening feature at the KCL - Beale Memorial Library. From DIY projects to expert gardening tips, there’s a wealth of knowledge waiting for you.

Come explore these new additions and get inspired for your next project. Every purchase helps fund our contributions to library programs and services.

Happy crafting and gardening! 🌸✨

🌟🌟 Did you know members of the Friends get early entrance to our book sales? 🌟🌟

At our upcoming sale, members get in one hour early on the first day of the sale on August 9th at 10am. See our inventory BEFORE anyone else!

There’s still time to become a member and gain early access. Sign up online for membership now.

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📚🐾 Attention Book Lovers! 🐾📚

Did you know we regularly replenish books in our ongoing sale section? Check out some of the fantastic books we’ve recently added to our Animal Kingdom feature at the KCL - Beale Memorial Library! Whether you’re into cats, dogs, or other fascinating creatures, there’s something for everyone.

Come visit us and discover new treasures to add to your collection. Every purchase supports our contributions to library programs and services.

Happy reading! 📖✨

🐾🐾 Perfect day to adopt a cat and pick up a book from our ongoing sale at KCL - Beale Memorial Library! Stop on by!

Today is going to be a great at Beale Memorial Library! Our friends from Kern County Animal Services and CALM will be stopping by and we hope you come, too! See you there!

📚 Friends Surplus Ongoing Sale: Animal Kingdom Feature! 🐾

Exciting news! Our Surplus section is now featuring a special “Animal Kingdom” collection on the red cart stationed beside the “Used Books & AV Materials Sale” sign at the entry. Already available, you can explore a fantastic selection of animal-themed books, with a special focus on our furry feline friends thanks to a huge cat book donation! 🐱

From paws and claws to tails and snails, this collection covers it all. Whether you’re looking for humorous cat tales or comprehensive care guides, you’ll find it here. Most books are just 50¢, with special price tags on select items.

There’s a cat adoption event at KCL - Beale Memorial Library on Wednesday—perfect timing to pick up a book from our sale on your new furry companion! 🧶🌸

Stop by and grab some great reads while supporting your library! 📖❤️

📚 Reminder: Have you put our August Book Sale in your calendar yet? 📚

Get ready, book lovers! Our much-anticipated Used Book Sale is happening soon. Mark your calendars and prepare to find incredible books at unbeatable prices!

🗓 Date: August 9th and 10th
📍 Location: KCL - Beale Memorial Library

Whether you’re looking for summer reads or year-round treasures, this event is not to be missed. Supporting the Friends means supporting the amazing programs and services of the Kern County Library.

Stay tuned for more details!

🇺🇸 📚✨On this Fourth of July, let’s take a moment to honor not just our nation’s independence but also the invaluable role libraries play in our communities. Libraries are pillars of democracy, providing free access to knowledge, resources, and opportunities for everyone. They are spaces where we can explore, learn, and grow—true symbols of freedom and enlightenment.

Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions libraries make to our society. Wishing you all a happy and safe Fourth of July!

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🎉 Happy National Sunglasses Day! 😎

Hello, Friends!

Did you know that today is National Sunglasses Day? Whether you’re enjoying the sunny weather or reading your favorite book outside, don’t forget to wear your shades! 🌞

What’s your go-to book for a sunny day? Let us know in the comments! 📖✨

Stay cool, wear your sunglasses, and happy reading!

📚 Did You Know? 📚

We, the Friends of the Kern County Library, Inc., play a crucial role in funding large-scale Summer programs across our county’s libraries! 🌟

The support from the Friends helps make our libraries vibrant and dynamic places for everyone. Your involvement and contributions directly impact the quality and reach of these programs, benefiting readers of all ages. 📖❤️

Join us in supporting our libraries and making a difference in our community! Find out how you can become a Friend of the Library today.

Performance alert! Join us on Fri 6/28 from 3:30-4:30 pm for The Magic of Josiah, as he returns this summer with another captivating magic show 🪄 thanks to the Friends of the Kern County Library, Inc. for funding this performance ❤️

📚📖 Ongoing Book Sale Restock Alert! 📖📚

Attention all crafters, hobbyists, and book lovers! 📢 We’ve got an amazing selection of soft and hardback books available in our ongoing sale at the KCL - Beale Memorial Library. No pamphlets this time, just an incredible variety of books covering everything from initial learning techniques to expert tricks of the trade. 🧶✂️🧵

Whether you’re into knitting, scrapbooking, quilting, or just love a good read, we’ve got something for everyone. Plus, the holiday season will approach quickly so now is the perfect time to start those Christmas projects! 🎄✨

Come by and check it out! 📚❤️

📚 Join the Friends of the Library Today!

Hello, book lovers!

Did you know you can become a member of the Friends of the Library right from the comfort of your own home? It’s easy! Just fill out our online sign-up form.

🌟 The benefit of joining is supporting your local library and community!

Joining is simple! Click the link below to fill out the form and become a Friend of the Library today:

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Let’s build a stronger community together through the love of books and reading!

Become a Member of the Friends of the Kern County Library, Inc. Dues and contributions are Tax Deductible - IRS 501(c)(3).

📚 Discover Your Next Adventure at the Library!

Hello, bookworms!

As we start a new week, why not embark on a literary journey with us? Whether you’re craving an epic fantasy, a thought-provoking memoir, or a gripping thriller, our local library’s shelves are stocked with stories waiting to be explored.

Happy reading!

📖 What’s on your weekend reading list? Share with us in the comments below! We love to hear what our Friends are reading.

📚 Save the Date! 📚

Our next much-anticipated Used Book Sale is coming this August! Mark your calendars and get ready to discover amazing books at unbeatable prices. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just looking for some summer reading, this event is not to be missed!

🗓 Date: August 9th and 10th
📍 Location: KCL - Beale Memorial Library

When you support the Friends, you support the Kern County Library’s programs and services. More details to come, so stay tuned!

📚✨ Tomorrow is Juneteenth! 🌟 In honor of Juneteenth and Black Music Month, let's celebrate the incredible impact of African American culture and contributions in music and beyond.

Explore the Kern County Library’s special collection of books and resources that highlight the rich history of Black music, from jazz and blues to hip-hop and R&B. Dive into biographies of legendary musicians, explore the roots of various genres, and discover the stories behind the music that has shaped our world.

Join us in recognizing the importance of Juneteenth and celebrating Black Music Month by learning, listening, and sharing. 🎶📖

🎵📚 Celebrate Black Music Appreciation Month by diving into inspiring books that explore the rich history, influential artists, and cultural impact of Black music. From jazz to hip-hop, immerse yourself in the stories behind the music that moves us all. 📖🎶

Mark your calendars 🗓️ and plan your fun for the week!

As one of the Kern County Library’s sponsors, our favorite time of the year is Summer Reading! The challenge is open to ALL AGES. All year, we raise funds to support various programs including for this one, where we support performances and book prizes. Sign up today!

Read, Renew, Repeat: Join the Summer Reading Challenge Today! – Kern County Library 31 MAY Read, Renew, Repeat: Join the Summer Reading Challenge Today! Take the Challenge and Join the Fun! This Summer, spend time exploring books, history, social justice, and STEAM through books and creative activities. At the Kern County Library, we encourage you to be creative, try new things, ex...

📚✨ Volunteers Needed! 🌟

Do you love books and want to make a difference in your community? We're looking for dedicated volunteers to help us out at the Friends of the Library!

📅 **Roles Needed:**
- **Book Sale Helpers:** Help out at our book sales. (Our next sale is on August 9th and 10th.)
- **Book Sorters & Pricers:** Dedicate 1-2 mornings a week to sorting and pricing books.

If you enjoy reading and want to support library programs that promote community literacy, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Contact us at [email protected] or give us a call at 661.868.0796. We'll get back to you with more details.

Join us in fostering a love for reading and supporting our library community. Your help makes a big difference!

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📚 Friends are always welcome to join us! 📚

Are you passionate about books, reading, and supporting our community libraries? Join our Friends of the Kern County Library group today! Together, we can make a difference by promoting literacy, supporting book sale events, and raising funds to enhance library services and support programs like the Summer Reading Challenge. Whether you’re a book lover, a community advocate, or simply looking to meet like-minded individuals, there’s a place for you here.

🌟 Become a Friend of the Library and help us build a brighter future for everyone. 🌟



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This weekend is when it all begins! Sign up your child for the Summer Reading Challenge — or sign up yourself and challenge yourself to read this Summer!

🌞📚 Ready for a summer full of reading adventures? Sign up for the Kern County Library Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack starting June 1st - July 31st! 📖✨ Track your progress, earn badges, and win prizes (while supplies last). Let’s make this the best reading summer yet! Register on Beanstack https://kernlibrary.beanstack.org/ 📚🏅

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🍽️ Looking for a place to spend this Summer with your kiddos? FREE Lunch at the Library for ages 2-18 will be available across branches all season long!

Kern County Library talks Lunch at the Library Summer is around the corner, which means Lunch at the Library is happening soon.

☀️🛫⛱️ Summer’s around the corner, which means Summer Vacations! Add some of these holiday reads to your TBR while you’re lounging on a beach, passing time in an airplane, or enjoying the warmth of the sun in a local park!

20 new books you need to read this summer Here are 20 upcoming books — publishing between late May and August — that we recommend to kick off the summer reading season.

☀️📚🥳 One of our most favorite times of year is almost here! Save the Date for Summer Reading Kickoff, it all starts at Kern County Library on June 1st.

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"I write entirely to find out what I'm thinking, what I'm looking at, what I see and what it means. What I want and what I fear."
—Joan Didion

, Joan Didion was an American author and journalist, considered one of the pioneers of New Journalism, a style of news writing that used literary techniques that were uncommon at the time. Didion's blend of stark wit and intellect with graceful prose has earned her great esteem from generations of journalists and writers.

Didion was born in Sacramento, California. Because her father was in the Army, the family constantly moved around, and she did not regularly attend school. Despite this, she was still an avid learner and spent much of her time typing out the works of Ernest Hemingway to learn about sentence structure. Later, Didion attended UC Berkley where she received a bachelor's degree in English. Her senior year, she won first place in an essay contest sponsored by Vogue. This earned her a position in New York as a research assistant at the magazine.

Joan Didion spent 7 years at Vogue, during which she wrote her first novel, RUN, RIVER while feeling homesick for California. She later critiqued her work on the novel, claiming it to be a work of nostalgia that depicted a rural Californian life she never experienced. However, the novel still received positive reviews and helped sustain her career as a writer.

After the publication of RUN, RIVER, Didion had 17 other works published, including works of fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays, before beginning to write THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING when she was 70 years old. This autobiographical book is considered one of her best, and recounts the time when her daughter fell seriously ill-- septic and comatose in the ICU--and her husband suddenly died of a heart attack. The book documents the grief she experienced during this period of illness and death and helped her cope with her feelings.

Didion won many awards in her life, including the National Book Award for Nonfiction for THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING, a National Book Foundation medal, and a Writers Guild of America award, amongst many others.