Kensington Library

24/06/2026

📖Book Recommendation Wednesday📖
This week we have six teen and young adult titles; there's something different for each reader!😁
We've got a fantasy romance inspired by Persian mythology which is also book one in its series, a romance modern fairy tale telling of Cinderella, a dark and sinister supernatural novel, an inspiring novel following artistic Lori who navigates her parents' divorce and moving into a new school, a South African fantasy novel, and lastly, will the daughter of a matchmaker finally find her true love after a reconnection.🤗📚🤔
These titles are available to borrow at Kensington Library!📖

22/06/2026

🎉June/July Holiday Programme at Kensington Library! 🎉
Looking for activities for your child during the June and July school holiday, look no further as Kensington Library has a fun programme lined up!🌟

No prior booking, first come first serve basis, we hope to see you there!✨

📅 Programme:
😎Monday, 29 June 2026 | 11:00 - 12:30
- NSRI Water Safety Programme🌊
😎Thursday, 02 July 2026 | 11:00 - 12:30
- Winter Arts and Craft Session 🖌🎨
😎 Wednesday, 08 July 2026 | 11:00 - 12:30
- Fire Safety Session 🔥
😎Thursday, 09 July 2026 | 10:00 - 15:00
- Chess Tournament♟️😁
😎Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | 11:00 - 12:30
- Winter Colouring In Session 🖍🎨

We hope to see you there!😁

22/06/2026

🟠🔷⭐SHAPES STORY PACK 🟠🔷⭐
Thank you to all our patrons who have shown interest in our Shape themed story pack, there are no more story packs available, keep an eye on our page for holiday programme and another exciting programme that will all be hosted at Kensington Library 😁👀🎉

🟠🔷⭐SHAPES STORY PACK NOW AVAILABLE🟠🔷⭐

Dear parents, teachers, and caregivers, visit Kensington Library and collect our new Shapes Story Pack, it's free. 😎

The story packs are filled with activities, a DIY activity, a reading comprehension, and a shapes themed reading list that contains books which can be found in the Children sections of the library for all interested patrons!😊

The library opens at 10H00 and closes at 17H00 Monday through to Thursday, Friday 10H00 till 14H00, and Saturdays 09H00 till 12H00.

17/06/2026

📖Book Recommendation Wednesday📖
This week we have six children's picture book titles to keep your little ones entertained!😁
We've got a comforting diverse family picture book navigating divorce, a picture book exploring earth, a Bluey picture book about friendship, patience, and growing up, a picture book on a reading adventure, a picture book teaching children about resilience, and lastly a picture book about Quill, a mouse who lives in the library and loves reading.🐭✨☔

15/06/2026

✨ Public Holiday Library Closure ✨
Dear patrons and community members, please note that Kensington Library will be closed on the following day:
- Tuesday, 16 June 2026: Youth Day

12/06/2026

🟠🔷⭐SHAPES STORY PACK NOW AVAILABLE🟠🔷⭐

Dear parents, teachers, and caregivers, visit Kensington Library and collect our new Shapes Story Pack, it's free. 😎

The story packs are filled with activities, a DIY activity, a reading comprehension, and a shapes themed reading list that contains books which can be found in the Children sections of the library for all interested patrons!😊

The library opens at 10H00 and closes at 17H00 Monday through to Thursday, Friday 10H00 till 14H00, and Saturdays 09H00 till 12H00.

10/06/2026

📖Book Recommendation Wednesday📖
This week we have six mystery/thriller titles to keep you intrigued!🧐
We've got a nail-biting fast paced military secret hidden beneath a volcano, multiple disappearances, a murder mystery competition gone wrong, cold cases finally being solved and then hushed up and lastly a wrong turn psychological survival thriller; there's a little something for everyone. 🤔

04/06/2026

🎉 KENSINGTON LIBRARY YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION 🎉
Are you between the age of 16 and 21 and never applied for your ID?
Don’t stress, Kensington Library's got your back!
📍From Monday 08 June to Friday 26 June 2026 for our Youth Day celebration!
For free, we'll help you by registering you on eHomeAffairs and then booking your ID appointment at one of the approved bank branches.
✨ Bring these along: ✨
✅ Your birth certificate
✅ Parent/guardian’s ID
✅ Proof of address
✅ Your cellphone with a working number

📌 Where? Kensington Library
📍 Corner of Factreton Avenue & 11th Avenue, Kensington

Let’s get you ready for the future — one ID at a time! 💪

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03/06/2026

📖Book Recommendation Wednesday📖

Enjoy the first of Kensington Library's Book Recommendation Wednesdays!😆

Every Wednesday six titles are recommended, this week's theme is Romance! 🩷

We've got enemies to lovers, slow burn, tension, fake-dating, small town brother's best friend, and chick lit; there's something for everyone. 💋

25/05/2026

✨ Kensington Library Late Opening✨
Dear patrons and community members, please note that Kensington Library will be open at 14H00 on Tuesday, 02 June 2026. All staff will be attending a meeting; we apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.