This is likely the largest library in the area. The staff are very welcoming and attentive. The…read morechildren's section on the first floor is spacious and great for families; notably, during summer vacation, they distribute lunches to children and provide a dedicated area where kids can eat comfortably. A couple of downsides: 1. People bring their own lunches to eat on the second floor--something I have never encountered at other libraries. 2. The third floor and the elevator area are filled with a strong, unpleasant odor; I strongly advise against letting children enter this area.

If you're looking for a sign to support your local libraries, this is it…read more I've always loved coming to the library since I was a kid. Nowadays, I've found that the Beale is a great place to come and do my homework or work on personal projects. The Beale offers a variety of monthly activities for kids, teens, and adults which makes it a great place to build community and learn something new. I recently learned that they have sewing machines here. I might have to make use of that soon.

This library is decent, has good books I suppose. I really don't like that it isn't open all week…read more It's really sad how depressing this place looks, the city really should invest in giving this place a proper makeover.

Very helpful and the cheapest place to get photocopies. I will never get coppies anywhere else…read moreagain. Highly recommended.

I haven't been to the kern county hall of records in years. Finding a parking spot hasn't changed…read morestill very difficult but I was lucky. It's 99 degrees out the KCHOR air conditioning was excellent I might stay a while longer when i finish. Sara greeted me as I entered and assisted me with all my needs finding parcels, recorded deeds everything I was looking for,she was super at her busy job, friendly very patient. So much history in this building. Kern County needs to preserve these historic buildings. My experience here was outstanding Look for Sara

Beautiful building with friendly staff to help you. This is the place where I purchased a certified…read morecopy of my property deed. Total cost $4.50 for 3 pages. I paid cash. When you walk in, there are desktop computers and a form to complete that requires the document number. I simply typed in my address and all the information needed popped up. I went around 1:00 pm and only one other person was there; no long lines.

The seat of Kern County and the largest city in the county, Bakersfield is the 48th-most populous…read morecity in the United States (my home city of Charlotte is 16th). There were Native Americans here going back thousands of years but the first European to explore the area was Francisco Garcés around 1776. The city was officially incorporated in 1873. Bakersfield's location at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley and proximity to the Tejon Pass on Interstate 5 between the Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Joaquin Valley, has made the city a regional transportation hub. I only spent a few hours in this pleasant town, between a laundromat and trying to find a hilariously named intersection. I found the city easy to navigate, pleasantly clean and definitely huge. The roads I drove were in mostly good condition. I have a need to come back and spend some time here, perhaps when fuel prices drop again because the GasBuddy price map reports this area as some of the most expensive in the country. The California Living Museum https://www.yelp.com/biz/calm-zoo-bakersfield, Minter Field Air Museum https://www.yelp.com/biz/minter-field-air-museum-shafter Bakersfield Museum of Art https://www.yelp.com/biz/bakersfield-museum-of-art-bakersfield, and the Kern County Museum https://www.yelp.com/biz/kern-county-museum-bakersfield-3 are on my list. [Review 17541 overall - 338 in California - 1059 of 2022.]

The ladies at the Treasury department are very helpful and nice! They make the process for setting…read moreup your business as easy as possible.

I truly don't understand why people hate to go to jury duty. I thoroughly enjoy my time there and…read moreusually hope I get picked. I've been going for years and have noticed throughout the years they have done many things to help alleviate the "hurry up and wait" mentality that it use to have. The guy that's in the waiting area when you first get there is so friendly and informative. He's always super nice and willing to answer any questions you may have. Also, the ladies in the back are always smiling and friendly which is nice for those of us that don't mind being there. The addition of the shuttle for the jurors to and from the courthouse is the best idea they've ever come up with because that train is a pain in the you know what when trying to get back from a break on time. It also makes it avoidable to walk under the overpass where the homeless population love to hang out. Actually it seems like they may have cleaned that overpass up because I looked and didn't see any out there this time around. I love the many options available for food during your breaks. That is my favorite aspect of serving. There are so many new and exciting places to eat just on 18th and 19th streets alone. If you choose to venture farther there are even more! Just remember that it is your civil duty to serve and take it a day at a time while there and you will be just fine.

Just returned from jury duty. It was an excellent experience, very well organized. Everyone…read moreinvolved were professional yet personable and clearly explained what would happen. They also were very accommodating for people with questions or issues.

This facility and the staff were excellent. My loved one was treated with respect and dignity, well…read morefed and kept clean. Right before he passed he was placed in a very private room and observed closely. Communication with family was excellent.

This home is unsanitary and poorly managed. The owners are unprofessional and do not have the…read moreability to properly communicate. Do not waste your money and DO NOT let anyone on hospice care live here. I'm appalled by the lack of accountability and have no idea how a business as this one is allowed to be in our community. They should be shut down.

I'm so thankful for Kern regional center! Because of them our son has received well over three…read moreservices. They have helped us substantially. I'm so thankful for our case worker Pedro Alvarez! He has made a difference in our sons life. Thank you for being there for our family Kern regional center, we're ever so grateful!

A great resource to have if your child has a disability and/or needs more tools to learn and grow.read more

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I'm a huge historic building lover and the Brower Building is no exception…read more Funded by Celsus Brower and build by contractor CJ Lindgren in 1910 it was built to house the offices of the Standard Oil Producers Department as well as offices for local, retail, medical, real estate, and legal businesses. The USO opened a 25-cot dormitory for visiting servicemen on the third floor in 1943. The main anchor store for quite some time was Wickersham Jewelry Store from 1911 to 1988. I had the pleasure of visiting this building while a friend was working here for a few here's in a rented office. Of course, the parking was tricky until he purchased a parking pass in the 18th street and Eye structure. Inside, you could see remnants of everything old and wonderful. 5 stars for everything historical. But... 2 stars for the care maintenance of the current owners. I realize times can be tough and when I was visiting often it seemed that tenants came and went very frequently. Walls were extremely thin and conversations could easily be heard. Kind of awkward if you're a lawyer or engaging in private matters. There are definitely some charming aspects to this building, but it really could use some TLC.