Kensington Branch
Located in King Edward Village at the intersection of Kingsway, King Edward Avenue, and Knight Street.
1428 Cedar Cottage Mews
Vancouver BC V5N 5Z1
Canada
Branch Head
Children's Librarian(s)
Circulation Supervisor
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
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
Features
Meeting Rooms
Unique Collections
World Languages
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This collection has material in Chinese for all ages.
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The collection includes materials in French for all ages.
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This collection has material in Spanish for all ages.
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This collection has material in Tagalog for all ages.
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This collection has material in Vietnamese for all ages.
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This collection has magazines in Vietnamese for all ages.
Upcoming Events
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Bring your own device and get help from library staff with computer, mobile, email, Internet, and library resources. Drop-in. No registration required.
Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
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