Grace Van Dyke Bird Library - Bakersfield College

Grace Van Dyke Bird Library - Bakersfield College Serving the Bakersfield College community’s research needs since 1913

As the Spring 2026 semester comes to a close, we want to remind you that we're here for more than just your classes! We ...
05/12/2026

As the Spring 2026 semester comes to a close, we want to remind you that we're here for more than just your classes! We have an online "Get Out the Vote" guide that is designed to aid you in knowing where and when to vote in the upcoming state primary election, and also in making informed decisions by knowing how to do research on the candidates.

The election is three weeks from today, on Tuesday, June 2nd. All ballots must be dropped off at a ballot box location or postmarked in the mail by this date.

Next Monday, May 18th, is the deadline for registering to vote online; any registrations between that and Primary Election Day will need to be done in person at the County Clerk's office, or at your nearest polling place on Election Day itself.

In conjunction with at Bakersfield College, and in support of Mental Health Awareness Month, your nearest BC campus li...
05/05/2026

In conjunction with at Bakersfield College, and in support of Mental Health Awareness Month, your nearest BC campus library has arranged for a variety of relaxing events to take place this week, and we're also keeping you encouraged with our newest book displays! Please note that the flyer in the second photo only lists events taking place at our main Panorama campus, but you can find our Library's De-Stress Fest Guide, including a list of events at all four BC campuses, here: https://tinyurl.com/32svnvrs

Need to unwind before finals, Renegades? 🧘✨ We're here to help! Our De-Stess Fest starts Monday, May 4th, and we're off...
04/29/2026

Need to unwind before finals, Renegades? 🧘✨ We're here to help!

Our De-Stess Fest starts Monday, May 4th, and we're offering different activities and services to help you stay calm and collected as you enter finals. 📝

Check out the events at the Panorama library and swipe to see what our Delano and Arvin libraries have to offer! 🙌

If you can't make it in person, we have an online LibGuide you can access for tips on studying, meditation, and so much more! Visit https://bakersfieldcollege.libguides.com/DeStressFest

Happy and this week! Across the BC campus libraries, we've put together an assortment of books related to environmen...
04/21/2026

Happy and this week! Across the BC campus libraries, we've put together an assortment of books related to environmentalism, ecology, plant and animal life, and everything else in the natural world. Come visit your nearest campus today!

04/15/2026

Have you ever tried looking for a book from our catalog in person?? 🤔 It's easier than you think! ✨

Call numbers are the numbers you see on book spines/covers in a library and in the library's online catalog. Think of a call # like the address of a book, allowing us to know its exact location on the bookshelves (the "stacks"). 📗

Academic libraries, such as the Bakersfield College libraries, use the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) system for our call numbers. The LCC call number is an alphanumeric combination looking something like this: F1226 .M54 1999

📚 CALL NUMBER BASICS 📚

--> Books are organized by subject area using letters A-Z 📑

--> Letters and numbers are used to provide a specific location in the stacks 📍

--> They are arranged in alphabetical then numerical order 💡

--> Call numbers are read left to right ➡️, then top to bottom ⬇️

Finding books just got easier and if you ever need help locating one, your friendly BC librarian is always there to walk you through the steps! ✨

This April marks the 30th anniversary of National Poetry Month, as organized annually by the Academy of American Poets....
04/14/2026

This April marks the 30th anniversary of National Poetry Month, as organized annually by the Academy of American Poets. Stop by the BC Libraries and, in addition to some old classic favorites, you may discover some exciting new poets you've never heard of before! You can also try your hand at creating some poetry of your own via our main campus library's fun Post-It Note Poetry Door!

Happy Arab American Heritage Month from our Delano and Panorama campus libraries! If you're in the area, please stop by ...
04/08/2026

Happy Arab American Heritage Month from our Delano and Panorama campus libraries! If you're in the area, please stop by for a visit to explore our book collection and work on some fun jigsaw puzzles. Also take note that our Muslim Student Association will be hosting an Eid al-Fitr celebration on Thursday, April 9, to mark the upcoming end of Ramadan! This event will be held in the Delano campus library's exhibit room from 10 AM to 2 PM, and will include a variety of great art, poetry, food, and raffle prizes!

Good morning, Renegades! ☀️ This is a friendly reminder that all Bakersfield College libraries will be closed Monday, Ma...
03/26/2026

Good morning, Renegades! ☀️

This is a friendly reminder that all Bakersfield College libraries will be closed Monday, March 30th - Sunday, April 5th due to Spring Break. Our chat service will also be unavailable during this time.

We will re-open and resume our regular services on Monday, April 6th. Have an amazing break! ☺️

Before the month ends and Spring Break begins, we at the BC Library want to acknowledge a happy Persian Heritage Month a...
03/24/2026

Before the month ends and Spring Break begins, we at the BC Library want to acknowledge a happy Persian Heritage Month and Persian New Year (Nowruz) to our Iranian American student population.

During this time, if you are concerned about current events in Iran or about family members living in Iran, you may wish to consult the mental health services available at BC via the Student Health & Wellness Center, as well as the links on our campus "Community Resources" page, both linked below. Thank you for being part of our diverse campus community.

Health & Wellness Center: https://tinyurl.com/4ea46axx

Community Resources: https://tinyurl.com/4fp2kk2h

Did you know that the official name of the Panorama library is the Grace Van D**e Bird Library? ✨Grace Van D**e Bird was...
03/19/2026

Did you know that the official name of the Panorama library is the Grace Van D**e Bird Library? ✨

Grace Van D**e Bird was the first recognized President of Bakersfield College and the first woman to head a public community college in California.

Learn more about her legacy as part of BC's history by visiting new display on the second floor of the library. 🏫

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1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA
93305

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 8pm
Thursday 7:30am - 8pm
Friday 7:30am - 2pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

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+16613954461

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