FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        
DATE: October 29, 2025

CONTACT: Genevieve Egana
genevieve.egana@kernlibrary.org

NEWS RELEASE

Supper and Snacks in the Stacks Program is 

Ongoing at Selected Kern County Library Locations

Kern County, CA – Kern County Library in partnership with Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Taft City School District continues its ongoing commitment to supporting local youth through the Supper and Snacks in the Stacks program. Children between the ages of 2-18 can get an early dinner starting at 3pm and a snack at 5pm at these participating locations:


Branch

Address

Meal Service Days

Beale Memorial Library

701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield

Monday-Friday

Frazier Park Branch Library

3732 Park Dr., Frazier Park

Tuesday-Friday

Holloway-Gonzales Branch Library506 E. Brundage Ln., Bakersfield

Tuesday-Friday

Lamont Branch Library

9304 Segrue Rd., Lamont

Tuesday-Friday

McFarland Branch Library

500 W. Kern Ave., McFarland

Tuesday-Friday

Northeast Branch Library

2671 Oswell St., Suite B, Bakersfield

Tuesday-Friday

Rathbun Branch Library

200 W. China Grade Loop, Bakersfield

Tuesday-Friday

Southwest Branch Library 8301 Ming Ave., Bakersfield

Monday-Friday

Taft Branch Library

27 Cougar Ct., Taft

Monday-Wednesday

Wilson Branch Library1901 Wilson Rd., BakersfieldTuesday-Friday


Over the summer, the library distributed more than 16,000 meals to children and teens, helping address food insecurity while also providing engaging enrichment activities that encourage learning and creativity.


Programs like Supper and Snacks in the Stacks demonstrate how libraries are more than just places for books—they are vital community hubs. By offering nutritious meals alongside learning opportunities, Kern County Library supports the health, well-being, and success of youth throughout the county.


Families are encouraged to take advantage of this ongoing program at participating library locations and experience the library as a welcoming space for learning, growth, and community connection.



For more information about the Supper and Snacks in the Stacks program visit kernlibrary.org or call 661.868.0701. 


About Kern County Library: Kern County Library is dedicated to building community and cultivating opportunities for Kern County residents, by connecting people, ideas, information, and technology. 

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