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Watch and listen to Rafael share newly published children's books...along with some songs in between.

For this week's episode, Chris and Vickie are making Super Bowl snacks! Be sure to check out our featured book, America's Game by Michael MacCambridge, and learn how to make the super tasty Chili Cheese Dog Bake.

Got some spare time on your hands these days and want to learn something crafty? Crocheting, knitting, sewing and so many more options. You can now access Creative Bug free with your Kern County Library Card! Visit the link below, choose creative bug from the list, sign in with your library card number, and choose any class in creative bug for free!! Follow the steps below or click the link: https://www.creativebug.com/lib/kernlibrary

Ashley is bringing the east coast to the west coast. With the winter months upon us and the talk of snow, the Cardinal Bird comes to mind. Come join Ashley in making this simple craft. Materials Needed: 2 strips of red paper... 2 small thin strips of black paper 1 small strip of yellow paper scissors glue colors (optional) See more

Watch and listen as Rafael shares newly published children's books along with some songs to interact and get energized!

Today, we have a NOISY storytime as Chris reads I Don't Want to be Quiet! by Laura Ellen Anderson. Grab some bowls, spoons, tin cans, balloons, and other noisy items so you can play along! WARNING: If you are sensitive to loud sounds, you may want to adjust your volume.

Did you know Rathbun Library now has wireless printing? We do. Follow these directions to use our new Curbside Printing. Or call us at 661-868-393-6431to find out how to use the Curbside Printing.

November Book Cafe featuring the book Nothing with Strings on November 18th at 5pm.

We're talking about poetry/music today with songwriter David Tetz today - specifically about Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, since the rest of the recording was tragically lost to technical issues.

Join Kern County Library staff members, Fahra and Jasmin, along with guest and staff member Candace and Ariel to talk about our spooky paranormal experiences and hauntings in Bakersfield. Check out the list of books we discussed here: Subscribe to the booklist for Book Talk Bakersfield and even more booklists here: http://libraryaware.com/3161/Subscribers/Subscribe

This week, Chris and Vickie will show you how to extinguish a flame with nothing more than a little bit of Carbon Dioxide that you can make at home. The book featured in this video is: The Big Book of Experiments by Kate Biberdorf... Be sure to check out the rest of our videos below: https://www.facebook.com/watch/1082660775096243/2391311747841406/

Learn to make Indian Corn Pins to give to your family and friends for the Thanksgiving Holiday!

It is Halloween time, so Chris and Vickie have a bit of outdoor fun with some spookified elephant toothpaste. This is a fairly safe project but even so, please do not attempt it without adult supervision and protective eyewear. Books featured in this video: To the Stars! by Carmella Van Vleet Caroline's Comets by Emily Arnold McCully... The Bug Girl by Margaret McNamara Be sure to check out our previous videos here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/1082660775096243/2391311747841406/

Join Lauren the Librarian for a song and story about fire safety. Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week by learning how to stay safe!

Join Candace to talk to author Lori Worley about poetry, the writing process, and sparklers

Join Lauren the Librarian as we create paper calaveras.

Join Lauren the Librarian for a Dia De Los Muertos song and storytime

Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual placehe's the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time as well as their ghostly teachingssuch as the ability to Fade so mere mortals cannot see him. Can a boy raised by ghosts face the wonders and terrors of the worlds of both the living and the dead?

As part of The One Book Project, Here is a cute craft you can pick up during our curbside hours (12pm-6pm). By making an appointment, they will be ready as soon as you arrive. Materials Needed: Popsicle Sticks Colors... Tape See more

MEOW! Make a Black Cat for Halloween