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51 upcoming events for kids and families at Kensington Park Library, straight from the calendar we read every week.

Library · Kensington · Updated September 16, 2026

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MONDAY
21
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Kensington Park Library

A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-30-minute storytimes introduce a diverse collection of books, songs, rhymes and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. This is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys and cul…

TUESDAY
22
SEPTEMBER

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY May 12 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-do…

2 PM – 3 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY August 11 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool…

5 PM – 6:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

Tie-dye cotton clothing and decorations using synthetic dyes! Items to dye should be 100% cotton, rayon or silk for best results. Dyes, rubber bands, and other materials will be provided. Dress in clothing you don't mind getting wet or stained. Registration REQUIRED. Max 20 participants/items. BRING YOUR OWN 100% COTTO…

WEDNESDAY
23
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Kensington Park Library

These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the culture of reading. ​ Looki…

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

Want to know about product recalls, carbon monoxide, escape planning and more? Learn how the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service provides fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, and responds to hazardous materials incidents through the combined efforts of career and volunteer personnel. An informati…

THURSDAY
24
SEPTEMBER

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY May 12 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-do…

2 PM – 3 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY August 11 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool…

7 PM – 8 PM·Kensington Park Library

NEW: You will need to be signed into Zoom to attend this program via the web. To sign in, you must first create a free account: https://zoom.us/signup Once you are signed in on Zoom, return to this page and click on the link below to join the program. --- Please help us make the library a better place! Join us for the…

FRIDAY
25
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Kensington Park Library

Join us to learn and practice your English language skills in an informal but structured setting led by native English speakers and skilled facilitators. Meet new friends from the world over who want to learn English. All levels and native languages are welcome. ¿Quiere mejorar su inglés? ¿Quiere practicar sus habilida…

MONDAY
28
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Kensington Park Library

A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-30-minute storytimes introduce a diverse collection of books, songs, rhymes and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. This is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys and cul…

TUESDAY
29
SEPTEMBER

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY May 12 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-do…

2 PM – 3 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY August 11 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool…

5 PM – 6:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

Teens and tweens, ages 12-18, (Grades 6 - 12) are welcome to study or quietly socialize in the basement meeting room. Quiet activities such as board games, coloring and sudoku can be provided on request. Program is drop-in and teens can stay for part or all of the time. Library staff will be on hand to supervise. Looki…

WEDNESDAY
30
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Kensington Park Library

These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the culture of reading. ​ Looki…

6 PM – 6:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

Using our listening skills, we combine music and motion to shake all our sillies out and have a good time moving to music. No registration required. Looking for something to do until the dancing starts? Take a look at these resources for kids using your library card. Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out ho…

THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY May 12 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-do…

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

The midterms are coming up -- are you ready to vote? Stop by the information table staffed by the Montgomery County chapter of the League of Women Voters representatives who can give you detailed information, help with voter registration, etc. Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-773-9515 Don't have a c…

2 PM – 3 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY August 11 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool…

FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Kensington Park Library

Join us to learn and practice your English language skills in an informal but structured setting led by native English speakers and skilled facilitators. Meet new friends from the world over who want to learn English. All levels and native languages are welcome. ¿Quiere mejorar su inglés? ¿Quiere practicar sus habilida…

SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER

11 AM – 11:30 AM·Kensington Park Library

Join Mr. Sean in plating witn non-Newtonian fluids as we make Oobleck that gives off an eerie glow in honor of spooky season. All materials provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc. Looking for something to do until our STEAM program? Take a look at these resources for kids using your l…

1:30 PM – 4 PM·Kensington Park Library

Please note: January and February 2026 Meetings will be on Zoom and not in the library! The Creative Knitters Guild, founded in 1992, is a friendly and inclusive group of people who are exceptional knitters, crocheters, dyers, and spinners. Whether you are a beginner or a master, we hope you will feel welcome to join f…

MONDAY
5
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Kensington Park Library

A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-30-minute storytimes introduce a diverse collection of books, songs, rhymes and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. This is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys and cul…

12 PM – 1 PM·Kensington Park Library

The book discussion group meets the first Monday of each month at 12:00 PM unless there is a holiday. The title for this month is No Sense in Wishing: Essays by Lawrence Burney. It is the One Maryland One Book selection. We will meet in the library garden if weather permits or in our downstairs meeting room. Copies of…

TUESDAY
6
OCTOBER

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY May 12 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-do…

2 PM – 3 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY August 11 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool…

5 PM – 7 PM·Kensington Park Library

Join us for Monthly Teen Movie Night! This months film, in honor of Banned Books Week is Banned Together. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Registration is requested not required. Film Description From Kanopy: "A diverse cast of visionary teenagers, stirring public protests, private threats, criminal charges, and dra…

WEDNESDAY
7
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Kensington Park Library

These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the culture of reading. ​ Looki…

THURSDAY
8
OCTOBER

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY May 12 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-do…

2 PM – 3 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY August 11 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool…

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

Drop on in for some LEGO® play! Build anything you can imagine! Co-Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc. Questions about this program? Contact the Kensington Park Library at: 240-773-9515. Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested…

FRIDAY
9
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Kensington Park Library

Join us to learn and practice your English language skills in an informal but structured setting led by native English speakers and skilled facilitators. Meet new friends from the world over who want to learn English. All levels and native languages are welcome. ¿Quiere mejorar su inglés? ¿Quiere practicar sus habilida…

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

Mah jongg is a tile-based game developed in the 19th century in China. It has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game, Rummy, mah jongg is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. In this class, you will learn American standard mah jongg according to National Mah Jongg Lea…

SATURDAY
10
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Kensington Park Library

Drop in and read to a certified therapy dog! Bring your own book or choose one from our collection. For elementary school age children. First come, first served basis. Sponsored by Pets on Wheels . Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of t…

2 PM – 3 PM·Kensington Park Library

Join the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino for a story time and fun hands-on activities. Local participants of the museum's Young Ambassadors Program will share two books: My Sister’s Quinceanera by Delia Ruiz and Elisa Chavarri, and Please Pass The Tamales by Silvia López and Mirelle Ortega, followe…

MONDAY
12
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Kensington Park Library

A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-30-minute storytimes introduce a diverse collection of books, songs, rhymes and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. This is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys and cul…

TUESDAY
13
OCTOBER

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY May 12 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-do…

2 PM – 3 PM·Kensington Park Library

REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY August 11 at 12 PM DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool…

5 PM – 6:30 PM·Kensington Park Library

Art is for everyone, bad art even more so. Release your inner artist during Bad Art: Inktober Edition. You will be given, paper, pens and markers, and released to create to ugliest ink drawings you can. Follow the prompts, or experiment on your own with one of the most fickle mediums in art. Prizes will be given for th…

WEDNESDAY
14
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Kensington Park Library

These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the culture of reading. ​ Looki…

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