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 its current location -- a former catering hall known as "the Manor" -- which was leased and renovated, arousing national media interest.
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Subway:
F Train to Ditmas Avenue near McDonald Avenue
Bus:
B8 to 18th Avenue & East 5th Street
B23 to Cortelyou Road & East 4th Street
B67 to McDonald Avenue & Cortelyou Road
Car:
Ocean Pkwy, West two blocks on Ditmas Ave.
Get directions from Google or HopStop.
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| For special events, programs & exhibits at this branch location, see our Events Calendar.
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Adults' room - 4 computers and one OPAC
Childrens' room - 6 computers, 2 of which are exclusively for preschoolers, and one OPAC
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| Yes - WiFi Info |
| 3 Floors |
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Arabic,
Bengali; Bangla,
English,
Spanish,
French,
Hebrew,
Hindi,
Polish,
Russian,
Urdu,
Yiddish,
Chinese
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Yes - Accommodates 70 people
Contact library for reservations and policy |
Adult reading area - 28 seats
Children's reading area - 40 seats
Meeting room - 50 seats |
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| Office of Volunteer Services |
Public Parking:
Street parking only. Please be aware of the NYC alternate side parking rules for the streets near this library.
Car Service:
New American Car Service - 221 Ditmas Ave., (718)972-7979
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