Friends of Kensington Library

06/15/2026

Two members of the Kensington Ladies’ Erotica Society spoke this weekend at a Friends of the Kensington Library fundraiser.

06/08/2026

Plant A Seed, Read! Pick up your passport at the library!

The Contra Costa County Library’s 2026 summer literacy program is all about feeding your body and your mind! Whether you’re planting a flower garden, growing your next meal, or fueling your brain, the library is your greatest resource in finding everything you need to thrive this summer.

From June 1 to August 1, participate in Summer Reading to nourish your mind, spend time in the great outdoors, and challenge yourself to have fun!

Every Reader who completes a passport or the online challenge with Beanstack is eligible for a free book and a chance to win prizes.

https://ccclib.org/summer/

06/05/2026

BOOK SHED IS CLOSED! We can't take any books during the library renovation. If you still want to donate, look in the comments for alternate places. See you when the library re-opens!

05/16/2026

Book sale is TOMORROW! Sunday May 17, 10-4. Last one til the library reopens in 2028

SPRING BOOK SALE

SUNDAY, MAY 17,
10 AM TO 4 PM

05/09/2026

SPRING BOOK SALE

SUNDAY, MAY 17,
10 AM TO 4 PM

03/21/2026

The Kensington Library will close for at least one year starting in the latter part of 2026 for major upgrades, including new HVAC, electrical and lighting improvements, ADA updates, and interior renovations.

02/25/2026

California homeowners are experiencing a huge increase in their insurance rates, or getting dropped from coverage. Come learn about strategies to maintain affordable coverage and protect your property through fire mitigation and home hardening. Guest speakers will be United Policy Holders and Alan Siegel of Firesafe Kensington (FSK),who will discuss their new Educational Ambassador program-a free service to assist Kensington residents with ideas and options for home and neighborhood safety.

For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

02/13/2026

The Kensington Library is getting a makeover! Starting this summer, the library will be closed, for at least one year, to get a new HVAC, electrical and lighting upgrades, ADA improvements, and interior renovations!

You are invited to a community meeting, to share your input about the remodel plans with the architects and library leadership. Save the date, and stay tuned for what time the meeting will be.

For special accommodation, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.