Kensington Library

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The Kensington Library (BPL) serves the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Founded as a deposit station in 1908 by the Mother's Kindergarten Club of PS 134 and the Kensington Improvement League, Kensington quickly outgrew two locations before becoming a full-fledged branch on McDonald Avenue in 1912. When it again needed more space, in 1960, it moved, to a former catering hall known as "the Manor" -- which was leased and renovated, arousing national media interest. The B

Grab and Go: American Flag Butterflies | Brooklyn Public Library 06/17/2026

Come and pick up a grab and go kit with instructions and materials to make American Flag Butterflies! This is for ages five and up. First come, first served!

The giveaway will be happening on June 26st starting at 10:00AM.

Grab and Go: American Flag Butterflies | Brooklyn Public Library Come and pick up a grab and go kit with instructions and materials to make American Flag Butterflies! This is for ages five and up. First come, first served!

3D Printing for Adults | Brooklyn Public Library 06/15/2026

Join us on Tuesday August 18th & August 25th at 4:00PM for our 3D Printing for Adults program at the Kensington Library. In this introductory class we will learn how 3D printing works & use simple 3D modeling software to create a keychain or a small, simple design.

Please RSVP for the events below:

3D Printing for Adults | Brooklyn Public Library Join us for a live 3D printing demonstration. In this introductory class we will learn how 3D printing works & use simple 3D modeling software to create a keychain or a small, simple design. Please R.S.V.P for the event.

06/15/2026

Please note all Brooklyn Public Library locations will be closed this Friday June 19th for Juneteenth. We will be open for regular service hours on Saturday June 20th.

Literacy to Life Through Musical Theatre: A 6-week Family Community Program | Brooklyn Public Library 06/12/2026

A six week hands-on, immersive activities for the whole family - puppet-making, storytelling, sounds of the wild and more. This will culminate in a community mini-musical performed by children alongside expert Teaching Artists and family members. Come to one or all events! The program will be tomorrow June 13th starting at 2:00PM.

Visit ahhabroadway.org

This program is made possible due to the generosity of AhHa!Broadway and the NYC Cultural Affairs

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/literacy-life-through-kensington-auditorium-20260613-0200pm

Literacy to Life Through Musical Theatre: A 6-week Family Community Program | Brooklyn Public Library A six week hands-on, immersive activities for the whole family - puppet-making, storytelling, sounds of the wild and more. This will culminate in a community mini-musical performed by children alongside expert Teaching Artists and family members. Come to one or all events! Visit ahhabroadway.org

Movies @ the Library | Brooklyn Public Library 06/11/2026

The Kensington Library is proud to present a screening and Q & A with writer and director Razid Season of award-winning film "Elijah"

The film tells the story of a Bengali Muslim taxi driver who faces the reality that the American Dream may never be his. Grueling hours, rude customers, a collapse in medallion values in New York City and suicides among fellow drivers continually chip away at his hope for the future. Under this backdrop, crisis spills into his family life as his child, Shoshi, is consumed by a struggle: a desire to live life fully as man in a transphobic immigrant culture. His relationship with his transgender son challenges his past views on LGBTQ issues, forcing him to confront prejudice in his community to protect the child he loves.

The program will be today on June 11th starting at 5:30PM.

Movies @ the Library | Brooklyn Public Library The Kensington Library is proud to present a screening and Q & A with writer and director Razid Season of award-winning film "Elijah"

Movies @ the Library | Brooklyn Public Library 06/10/2026

The Kensington Library is proud to present a screening and Q & A with writer and director Razid Season of award-winning film "Elijah"

The film tells the story of a Bengali Muslim taxi driver who faces the reality that the American Dream may never be his. Grueling hours, rude customers, a collapse in medallion values in New York City and suicides among fellow drivers continually chip away at his hope for the future. Under this backdrop, crisis spills into his family life as his child, Shoshi, is consumed by a struggle: a desire to live life fully as man in a transphobic immigrant culture. His relationship with his transgender son challenges his past views on LGBTQ issues, forcing him to confront prejudice in his community to protect the child he loves.

The program will be on June 11th starting at 5:30PM.

Movies @ the Library | Brooklyn Public Library The Kensington Library is proud to present a screening and Q & A with writer and director Razid Season of award-winning film "Elijah"

Stitching Community: Telling Stories through Embroidery and Writing with Farida Ruhul and Roohi Choudhry | Brooklyn Public Library 06/08/2026

Kensington Library is pleased to welcome Farida Ruhul of the Bangladeshi Ladies Club and writer Roohi Choudhry for a special craft and writing workshop: Stitching Community: Telling Stories through Embroidery and Writing.

In this workshop, participants will learn traditional kantha running stitch embroidery. Together, we will weave stories about home and belonging with our neighbors. Embroidery instructor Farida Ruhul and writer Roohi Choudhry will guide us through the first half of the session stitching and chatting together. Afterwards, we will write and share stories. This is a bilingual program open to Bangla and English speakers.

The event will be happening tomorrow June 9th starting at 5:30PM.

Craft and writing supplies will be provided. All experience levels welcome. Please RSVP in advance!

Stitching Community: Telling Stories through Embroidery and Writing with Farida Ruhul and Roohi Choudhry | Brooklyn Public Library Kensington Library is pleased to welcome Farida Ruhul of the Bangladeshi Ladies Club and writer Roohi Choudhry for a special craft and writing workshop: Stitching Community: Telling Stories through Embroidery and Writing.

06/08/2026

Please note all public computers will be offline at the Kensington Library on June 8th for maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.

AhHa!Broadway 06/05/2026

A six week hands-on, immersive activities for the whole family - puppet-making, storytelling, sounds of the wild and more. This will culminate in a community mini-musical performed by children alongside expert Teaching Artists and family members. Come to one or all events! The next event will be happening tomorrow June 6st starting at 2:00PM.

Visit ahhabroadway.org

This program is made possible due to the generosity of AhHa! Broadway and the NYC Cultural Affairs

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/literacy-life-through-kensington-auditorium-20260606-0200pm

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4207 18th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11218

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 1pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm