All Brooklyn Public Library locations will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend from Saturday, May 25th through Monday, May 27th.
Good news! Coney Island and Gerritsen Beach libraries will reopen this fall after extensive renovations due to Hurricane Sandy. See our Hurricane Sandy Renovations page for updates.
The New Kensington Library opened on Thursday, November 15, 2012!
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 Branch moved again in November of 2012 to its newly built, environmentally friendly facilities located on 18th avenue.
| Branch Contact Person: | William Lewnes |
Directions:
Subway F Train to 18th Avenue near McDonald Avenue. BusB8 to 18th Avenue & East 2nd Street Ocean Pkwy, West four blocks on 18th Ave. Get directions from Google or HopStop. |
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| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Fully accessible Complete compliance with the American Disabilities Act. |
Program & Events:
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| Technology Available: | Adult Room- 8 Adult computers, |
| Internet & WiFi: | Yes - WiFi info |
| Building Facts: | 3 Floors |
| Multilingual Materials: | Arabic, Bengali; Bangla, Chinese, English, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Polish, Russian, Urdu, Yiddish |
| Meeting Rooms: | Yes - Accommodates 70 people. |
| Copy Machines: | Yes |
| Restrooms: | Yes |
| Bicycle Rack: | Yes |
| Off Hours Book Drop: | Yes |
| Car Service: | New American Car Service - Church Ave Car Service - |
