Cloth Produce Bag Sewing Circle

The Cloth Produce Bag Sewing Circle’s goal is to replace plastic at the Kensington Farmers Market by providing free cloth produce bags to Market shoppers. Join the Kensington Seamsters Union, local 94707 in transforming donated natural fiber fabric into bags. We need Y......More

The Cloth Produce Bag Sewing Circle’s goal is to replace plastic at the Kensington Farmers Market by providing free cloth produce bags to Market shoppers. Join the Kensington Seamsters Union, local 94707 in transforming donated natural fiber fabric into bags. We need YOU to help measure, cut, iron, sew and thread drawstrings, and create community. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Family Storytime

Lots of picture books, songs, rhymes, and fun! Stuffed animals & pajamas welcome.

Read to a Dog

Kensington Library welcomes your beginning reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15-minute reading session from 3 - 4pm. This program is designed for young folks who can read on their own but could benefit from the patience and comfort of a canine companio......More

Kensington Library welcomes your beginning reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15-minute reading session from 3 - 4pm. This program is designed for young folks who can read on their own but could benefit from the patience and comfort of a canine companion from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Same day, drop in sign up starting 15 minutes before the read session.

Family Storytime

Lots of picture books, songs, rhymes, and fun! Stuffed animals & pajamas welcome.

Kensington Library Book Club

The Kensington Book Club is open to all and alternates between classic and contemporary literature on a monthly basis. The club meets online via Zoom, this month will meet on the fifth Tuesday at 6:15pm. December's book is The Last of the Mohicans by James F. Cooper. ......More

The Kensington Book Club is open to all and alternates between classic and contemporary literature on a monthly basis. The club meets online via Zoom, this month will meet on the fifth Tuesday at 6:15pm. December's book is The Last of the Mohicans by James F. Cooper. For details on how to join the Zoom meetings, please contact the Kensington Library.

Family Storytime

Lots of picture books, songs, rhymes, and fun! Stuffed animals & pajamas welcome.

Family Storytime

Lots of picture books, songs, rhymes, and fun! Stuffed animals & pajamas welcome.

Castoff's Knitting Club

The Castoffs Knitting Club meets at Kensington Library on the 1st Tuesday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. and is open to all levels of knitters. We share ideas, tips, and favorite resources and patterns. Bring your own yarn! Ask Kensington Library staff if you would like t......More

The Castoffs Knitting Club meets at Kensington Library on the 1st Tuesday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. and is open to all levels of knitters. We share ideas, tips, and favorite resources and patterns. Bring your own yarn! Ask Kensington Library staff if you would like to be added to the group's email list.

Trails and Tales

Enjoy a nature walk with a Naturalist followed by storytime with a Librarian! This program is part of a special partnership between the Contra Costa County Library and the East Bay Regional Parks. This event will be located at Tilden Nature Area, 1500 Central Park Dri......More

Enjoy a nature walk with a Naturalist followed by storytime with a Librarian! This program is part of a special partnership between the Contra Costa County Library and the East Bay Regional Parks. This event will be located at Tilden Nature Area, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708. Please enter this address into your GPS to make sure you arrive at the right entrance to the park. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice. Registration is not required. Please register online if you would like to receive reminders.

In Depth on County Sustainability

Come learn about Contra Costa County's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP): a strategic approach to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, develop renewable energy and expand green infrastructure. Guest speakers will be Jo......More

Come learn about Contra Costa County's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP): a strategic approach to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, develop renewable energy and expand green infrastructure. Guest speakers will be Jody London and Emily Groth from the County's Sustainability Team and Shoshana Wechsler from the Sustainability Commission. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Family Storytime

Lots of picture books, songs, rhymes, and fun! Stuffed animals & pajamas welcome.

Cloth Produce Bag Sewing Circle

The Cloth Produce Bag Sewing Circle’s goal is to replace plastic at the Kensington Farmers Market by providing free cloth produce bags to Market shoppers. Join the Kensington Seamsters Union, local 94707 in transforming donated natural fiber fabric into bags. We need Y......More

The Cloth Produce Bag Sewing Circle’s goal is to replace plastic at the Kensington Farmers Market by providing free cloth produce bags to Market shoppers. Join the Kensington Seamsters Union, local 94707 in transforming donated natural fiber fabric into bags. We need YOU to help measure, cut, iron, sew and thread drawstrings, and create community. We meet on the third Tuesdays of the month from 2:00-5:00pm. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Family Storytime

Lots of picture books, songs, rhymes, and fun! Stuffed animals & pajamas welcome.

Biblio Spectacular with Magician Brian Scott!

Join us at the Kensington Library for magic with Brian Scott! This interactive show is designed for family audiences and brings the world of books to life with magic, comedy, and pure fun. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Kensington Library. For special acc......More

Join us at the Kensington Library for magic with Brian Scott! This interactive show is designed for family audiences and brings the world of books to life with magic, comedy, and pure fun. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Kensington Library. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.