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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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Image of Kensington Branch exterior

1428 Cedar Cottage Mews
Vancouver BC V5N 5Z1
Canada

Branch Head

Branch Head

Children's Librarian(s)

Children's Librarian(s)
Ning Ding

Circulation Supervisor

Circulation Supervisor
Holly Thorbes

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

  • TAG stands for Teen Advisory Group – a place where you can share your ideas about the library’s teen programs, services and collections! Our citywide TAGs bring teens together from all over Vancouver using Zoom or in-person! Get community service...

    4:00pm – 5:00pm

    Kensington Branch
  • A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.

    10:00am – 10:30am

    Kensington Branch
  • Children from grades 2 to 4 will practise reading with a ‘big buddy’ teen volunteer.

    Please contact the branch to register.

    4:00pm – 5:00pm

    Kensington Branch