Kern County proclaims JuneJuly 2026 for Summer Reading Challenge and 'Lunch at the Library'

Jun 9, 2026

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved proclamations recognizing the Kern County Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge and Lunch at the Library program, highlighting last year's participation (more than 10,000 sign-ups, 77,000 books read) and expanded meal services and partnerships.

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The Kern County Board of Supervisors on June 9 unanimously proclaimed June through July 2026 as the county's Summer Reading Challenge and its Annual Lunch at the Library program, underscoring the library system's role in literacy and child nutrition.

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