City & Local

Digital Equity

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A student studying online with a laptop, holding a physical Kern County Library card, with bookshelves in the background.
Services

Kern County Library Offers Free Online Tutoring, Card Required

Despite being entirely online and free, students seeking tutoring from the Kern County Library must first possess a physical library card.

Marco Alvarez·August 19, 2026
Diverse community members of all ages reading, learning, and connecting in a bright, modern public library, symbolizing investment in education and future.
Community

To Neglect Our Libraries Is to Neglect Our Future: A Case for Investment

Public libraries are not relics but essential infrastructure for education, community development, and digital equity. Increased investment in these institutions is a fundamental necessity for a thriving community.

Aaron Blake·April 1, 2026