Kern County officials and community members celebrated the grand reopening of the Wanda Kirk Rosemond branch library after nearly a year of renovations and about $1,000,000 in improvements funded by the Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Grant Program, county communications said.

The branch closed in November 2024 for the work. The upgrades, according to county announcements, include new flooring, fresh paint, updated electrical and HVAC systems, a new children's play area and accessibility enhancements intended to expand public use.

County leaders and library staff said the Rosemond branch has served the community since 1995 and called the reopening an investment in community connectivity. A county leader said, "This just shows the county's commitment to Rosemond, to our communities, with real investment. You know, you need places to meet and connectivity for communities and no better place than a library." The celebration included community groups and the Tropico Middle School marching band.

The transcript describes the renovation funding source and the work completed but does not include a formal county vote or ordinance in the segment. Residents seeking details about operating hours, programs or the grant award documentation should consult Kern County Library communications and the Building Forward grant program records.