Baker Branch of Kern County Library

Before there was internet, I loved going to libraries. Nowadays, though, most folks use the internet to research and not the libraries. This library on Baker St. does have a few computers so you can surf the net as long as you have a library card number.I stopped by recently because I had some time to kill before going to work. This library is only open twice a week. Currently, they are open Mondays and Tuesdays from 11am to 6pm.The most impressive thing about the Baker St. Library is the architecture. It opened on July 8, 1915 so that makes it 109 years old!!!! Wowza!! In April 1981, the Baker Branch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places!! Very impressive!! Come and check them out!!

Absolutely obsessed with this gorgeous library within the KCL system.The Baker Branch is one of the oldest, and mostly all original, libraries still operating here in Bakersfield. Opening its doors in 1915, this stunning building was designed by a local architect and built by local artisans. Everything here screams historical beauty. No wonder it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, one of just a few here in Kern County. As of April 2023, it's only open two days a week (Monday and Tuesdays) 11am to 6pm. If you love libraries as much as I do and want to support in increasing their hours encourage local politicians to provide more funding for these community hubs. Take a detour to Old Town Kern and check out this beauty. With plenty of activities and super friendly librarians plus gorgeous original architecture, you'll be glad you did.

This is such a peaceful library. There is almost always a computer available to log right in. Computers are a little slow for me.

I just don't understand why it's only open 2 days out of the week, most of the time I need to go, it's always closed. But when I do I go, computers are always available. (Reason why I go) Friendly staff.