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Kensington Branch

Located in King Edward Village at the intersection of Kingsway, King Edward Avenue, and Knight Street.

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1428 Cedar Cottage Mews
Vancouver BC V5N 5Z1
Canada

Branch Head

Branch Head

Children's Librarian(s)

Children's Librarian(s)
604.331.3712

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Public transit

Bus

  • 19 Stanley Park / Metrotown Station on Kingsway
  • 22 MacDonald / Knight on Knight Street
  • 25 UBC / Brentwood Station on King Edward Avenue

Translink Trip Planner

Cycling

Bike Lanes

  • Dumfries Street /Woodland Drive (local street bikeway)

Bike Racks

  • Bike rack towards the right of the library entrance

Parking

Free Parking

  • King Edward Village parking lot accessible via King Edward Avenue and Knight Street
  • Street parking

Accessibility

Building

  • Entrance at street level, button-engaged automatic door
  • Mobility-device accessible washrooms - grab handles and motion sensor lights
  • Mobility-device accessible computer worktable
  • Meeting room with turnaround space

Transit

  • Designated underground parking space at adjacent King Edward Village parkade
  • Loading zone in front of the library for HandyDART
  • Bus stops on Kingsway at Knight Street, on Knight Street, or on King Edward at Knight Street

Equipment

  • Adjustable Computer Desk
  • Assisted Listening Device
  • Keyboard with Keyguard
  • Large Print Keyboards
  • Magnifying Glass Domes
  • Magnifying Lamps
  • Touchpad Mouses

Software

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Accessibility Features
  • OpenDyslexic Font

Meeting Rooms

Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Upcoming Closures
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Christmas Eve - Closing early
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Christmas Day
Thursday, December 26, 2024 Boxing Day
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 9:30 am – 5:00 pm New Year's Eve - Closing early
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 New Year's Day
Monday, February 17, 2025 Family Day
After Hours Bookdrop
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Upcoming Events

  • Visit the library and enjoy free, kid-friendly movies. For children and their accompanying caregivers.

    This week: DESPICABLE ME 4

    Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his...

    3:30pm – 5:15pm

    Kensington Branch
  • Visit the library and enjoy free, kid-friendly movies. For children and their accompanying caregivers.

    Today: INSIDE OUT 2

    A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt...

    11:00am – 12:45pm

    Kensington Branch
  • Need help using your computer, tablet, smartphone, or e-reader? Do you have questions about using social media or the Internet? Bring your device and get help with your technology questions from library staff.



    No registration required.


    Every second and fourth...

    2:00pm – 3:00pm

    Kensington Branch