Kern County Library – Baker
1400 Baker St
Bakersfield
CA
93305
United States
661-861-2390
kerncountylibrary.org
Venue Information
Kern Branch, Beale Memorial Library, also known as the Baker Street Library, is a library located at 1400 Baker St. in Bakersfield, California. The library was constructed from 1913 to 1915 and replaced Bakersfield’s original library building. Architect O. L. Clark designed the building in the Classical Revival style; the library is the only surviving building designed by Clark in Bakersfield. The library is designed as a central block with two wings at the east and west ends. The library’s main entrance is located on the east wing; the entrance is a portico supported by columns and topped with a pediment and a frieze reading “PUBLIC LIBRARY”. The ornate interior decorations incorporate classical and Renaissance themes.
The library was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 1, 1981.
A library card is required for checking out material. All California residences are eligible for a library card. It also allows access to library resources over the internet.
Hours
Monday and Wednesday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm