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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 Phone Number

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
Monday, February 17, 2025 Family Day
Friday, April 18, 2025 Good Friday
Monday, April 21, 2025 Easter Monday
After Hours Bookdrop
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Upcoming Events

  • Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies.
    Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months.

    11:15am – 11:45am

    Kensington Branch
  • Drop in for some LEGO®
    building fun at this block party! Connect with other kids and break out the bricks for a building bonanza at the library. For Grades K-7.

    VPL's Children's Services is working to make our programs...

    2:00pm – 4:00pm

    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. 

    2:00pm – 3:00pm

    Kensington Branch