Southwest Branch Library

Category: Public library in Bakersfield, California

Address: 8301 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

Phone: +16616647716

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 11AM–6PM

Tuesday: 11AM–6PM

Wednesday: 11AM–6PM

Thursday: 11AM–6PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Jeff Allen

Sep 16, 2022

Friendly and helpful staff. Was able to find exactly what i needed.

talisha rodriguez

Aug 10, 2022

Nice place to take the kids but they don't have a large selection of books

Shaina Storey

Jul 5, 2022

Super fun library with a coloring station, busy board, and a ton of kids books! Lego club and furry story time is a must!!

Khelie O

Jun 27, 2022

Too noisy. There are kids running around and screaming. Parents need to let their children know a library is meant to be quiet. The only reason I gave it 2 stars, and not one, is because it has a nice selection of books. Please do something about the noise.

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Questions & Answers

Is there still Story Time at any of the Library branches?

Eileen Cabral | Sep 18, 2021
Chris Meichtry | Sep 18, 2021

Yes! Southwest, KRV, and Beale all have storytime. The other open branches might as well, but I know for sure that those three have been doing it.

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When is story time, what days, times for pre K students?

A Google User | Sep 19, 2019
Bri Barrett | Sep 19, 2019

There is a storytime for toddlers on Fridays at 9:30 and 10:30. There is also a family storytime called Grandmas Attic on Saturdays at 10:30.

Can you print out pages

hi hi | Feb 20, 2022
Lari Nakamura | Feb 20, 2022

Yes. I think they charge per page printed, but printing is available.

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What are the updated hours of operation for the SW Library? Is it open?

HuxtonHoneyInc. Cody | Dec 22, 2021
Rafael Moreno | Dec 22, 2021

SW is open Mondays and Tuesdays from 11am - 6pm

Can I donate books?

Linda Bisgaard | Sep 18, 2021
Gus Chavez | Sep 18, 2021

yes, you can drop off on Monday and Tuesdays from Noon to 6pm.

How do I renew my library card online?

Marie Woodard | Sep 18, 2021
P Moreno | Sep 18, 2021

Go to their website and you should be able to do it from there. The Southwest branch has severely reduced their hours to a bare minimum (Mon and Tues only from noon to 6 pm) and you have to have an appointment to even go! Here's the link for your convenience :) https://sjvls.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/kehq/?

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Is there manga You know those, japanese comics?

melismas | Sep 18, 2020
Andy Stewts | Sep 18, 2020

Yes upstairs

What does it take to get a library card ?

Clumsy Reyes | Sep 18, 2020
Rosa Palella | Sep 18, 2020

https://www.kerncountylibrary.org/get-a-library-card/

Can you buy books here and can you use a debit card to pay for them?

Melanie Justice | Sep 19, 2019
Jouri Eno | Sep 19, 2019

You can buy cheap used books (donated books) at this library, and you pay in cash (you put the money in a box located at the exit)

Do you guys have special events for kids who read during the summer.

Melissa's wonderful dog oso martinez | Sep 19, 2019
W N Chandler | Sep 19, 2019

Yes. There are many programs for grade school children.

Do you have rooms for small non profit group to meet?

Carol Adde | Sep 19, 2019
ivettec33 | Sep 19, 2019

I believe they do, I've seen a couple of them upstairs.

Can you return books from the Beal library to the southwest location??

monica kessler | Sep 19, 2019
Mayra Mendoza | Sep 19, 2019

Yes u can! I've done it before.

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Can I read all newspaper on line ?

Faranak Shah | Sep 19, 2019
Victor Garner (Vic) | Sep 19, 2019

Nit from the library. ..however, most newspapers have an online presence but can have costs associated with them.

Are the computers working at the library so west?

Francesca Luna | Sep 19, 2018
Victor Garner (The Ambassador) | Sep 19, 2018

Yes

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