Kensington Library

09/17/2026

Discover the creative possibilities of collage through observation, memory, and imagination. In this eight-week course, participants will create original artworks by combining painted and colored papers, found images, and drawn elements while exploring composition, color, texture, and personal storytelling.

Collage will be approached as a way of drawing with color, shape, and texture. Inspired by Henri Matisse's paper cut-outs, participants will explore how cutting, arranging, and layering forms can become a natural extension of drawing.

Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and individual exploration, participants will discover how painting and drawing can become an integral part of collage, developing their own visual language through observation and experimentation.

The course is designed to be welcoming and engaging for participants of all experience levels. No previous art experience is necessary. The series concludes with a celebratory exhibition of participants' artwork.

Registration required. Please note, once you register for one session, you are automatically registered for the entire 9-week workshop. For more information, please call Kensington Library at 718.436.0545.

Hosted by Services for Older Adults. Audience: Older Adults 50+.

Discover the creative possibilities of collage through observation, memory, and imagination. In this eight-week course, participants will create original artworks by combining painted and colored papers, found images, and drawn elements while exploring composition, color, texture, and personal story...

09/16/2026

Today Kensington Library had its first chess program. Come join us every Wednesday at 3:30PM to have fun with snacks provided!!! ♟️

09/16/2026

Teens and tweens! Come join our weekly chess club at Kensington Library! We'll start each session with a chess puzzle on our giant set (usually from Shredder Chess), and then we'll have free play for the rest of the hour. Light snacks will be provided to participants. Stay tuned for possible upcoming tournaments, complete with small, but cool prizes. The program is on Wednesdays starting at 3:30PM.

Teens and tweens! Come join our weekly chess club at Kensington Library! We'll start each session with a chess puzzle on our giant set (usually from Shredder Chess), and then we'll have free play for the rest of the hour. Light snacks will be provided to participants. Stay tuned for possible upcomin...

09/16/2026

Come and decorate an avocado paper doll with your choice of accessories to celebrate National Guacamole Day with us at Kensington Library! Designed for ages 6-12. The program will start today at 3:30PM.

Come and decorate an avocado paper doll with your choice of accessories to celebrate National Guacamole Day with us at Kensington Library! Designed for ages 6-12.

09/15/2026

Enjoy Bangladeshi dance and music presented by the Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA).

বাংলাদেশ ইনস্টিটিউট অফ পারফর্মিং আর্টস (বিপা) উপস্থাপিত বাংলাদেশী নৃত্য এবং সংগীত উপভোগ করুন।

The “Everyone is Welcome Here” World Language Series is provided through the generous support of Apple Bank, celebrating over 25 years in Brooklyn and over 160 years of neighborhood banking in greater New York. Visit applebank.com for more information.

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/bangladesh-institute-kensington-library-20260915-0500pm

The event will be starting today at 5:00PM.

Apple Bank - your neighborhood bank since 1863. Serving communities in the five boroughs of New York, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland Counties and New Jersey.

09/11/2026

Join us on Monday September 21st at 2:00PM for 3D Printing for Adults program at the Kensington Library. In this introductory class we will learn how 3D printing works & use simple 3D modeling software to create a keychain or a small, simple design.


Please RSVP for the events below:

Join us for a live 3D printing demonstration. In this introductory class we will learn how 3D printing works & use simple 3D modeling software to create a keychain or a small, simple design. Please R.S.V.P for the event.

09/08/2026

Come make some art inspired by the beginning of fall with us at Kensington Library! Designed for ages 6-12. The event will start today at 2:00PM.

Come make some art inspired by the beginning of fall with us at Kensington Library! Designed for ages 6-12.

09/03/2026

Come and join Kensington Library's Crochet and Knit Club and learn the basics of crocheting/knitting. Yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks are provided for the lesson but feel free to bring your own supply.

We also added a Sewing Workshop once a month. Come to this self-guided program to get access to sewing machine for free! Space is limited.

Registration required for Sewing Workshop ONLY.

Must have completed and signed waiver from Sewing Machine Workshop.

The program will start today at 4:00PM in the 2nd Floor Children's room.

Come and join Kensington Library's Crochet and Knit Club and learn the basics of crocheting/knitting. Yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks are provided for the lesson but feel free to bring your own supply.We also added a Sewing Workshop once a month. Come to this self-guided program to get acce...

09/02/2026

Please note on Tuesday September 8th 2026 Kensington’s copy machine will be unavailable for a few hours, we are upgrading to a new machine.

We apologize for the inconvenience.