Kensington Branch
The Kensington Branch [http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/kensington] of the Brooklyn Public Library (4207 18th Ave) recently re-opened as the most eco-friendly library [/library/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-kensington-library] in the city. Its librarians are also friendly. We asked Sarah Tilevitz, Children’s Librarian, about working in the new building and recommending books
Lakeside [http://www.prospectpark.org/lakeside], the $74 million, 26-acre construction project in Prospect Park, is on target to open this December. The project reclaims two acres of parkland and five acres of lake. It will also allow Prospect Park’s 10 million visitors to be able to enjoy time
Lakeside [http://www.prospectpark.org/lakeside], the $74 million, 26-acre construction project in Prospect Park, is on target to open this December. The project reclaims two acres of parkland and five acres of lake. It will also allow Prospect Park’s 10 million visitors to be able to enjoy time
Amazing Grace
I imagined that, in the name of researching Mother’s Day gifts, I’d get a manicure and pedicure from all 10 nail salons in Kensington. Most of my time would be spent on Church Ave — the stretch between McDonald and Ocean Parkway might as well be called Nail Salon
Friends of Greenwood Playground
Greenwood Playground will once again be alive with music and crafts this Sunday, May 5 from 9:am to 5pm, when the Friends of Greenwood Playground [http://friendsofgreenwoodplayground.org/] are hosting the fourth annual Greenwoodstock [http://friendsofgreenwoodplayground.org/greenwood-playground-programs/green-woodstock-2012/] . Read on to hear from the Friends about how Greenwoodstock
These folks are saving energy by hanging their laundry in the back alley. As an extra bonus, their clothes smell like springtime. Have you taken an interesting picture around the neighborhood? Email it to us at editor@kensingtonbk.com and we’ll post it to the blog. Also follow us
Though in some cases it’s getting down to the wire, there is still time to register for summer camps in Brooklyn. Some camps are partially sold out, like the Brooklyn Robot Foundry [http://brooklynrobotfoundry.com/summer_sessions/] camps that are specialized and have limited seats. Other camps like, Park
activities
Though in some cases it’s getting down to the wire, there is still time to register for summer camps in Brooklyn. Some camps are partially sold out, like the Brooklyn Robot Foundry camps that are specialized and have limited seats. Other camps like, Park Slope Day Camp, are set
day camp
Though in some cases it’s getting down to the wire, there is still time to register for summer camps in Brooklyn. Some camps are partially sold out, like the Brooklyn Robot Foundry [http://brooklynrobotfoundry.com/summer_sessions/] camps that are specialized and have limited seats. Other camps like, Park
Though in some cases it’s getting down to the wire, there is still time to register for summer camps in Brooklyn. Some camps are partially sold out, like the Brooklyn Robot Foundry [http://brooklynrobotfoundry.com/summer_sessions/] camps that are specialized and have limited seats. Other camps like, Park
Our flowering spring trees are changing. Soon the pinks and whites will be various shades of green leaves. Have you noticed spring changing? Take a picture and send it to us at editor@kensingtonbk.com and we’ll post it to the blog.
moving to kensington
Want to build, not buy, your dream home? An empty lot at 716 Ditmas Ave between East 7th and East 8th is waiting for a buyer. According to Zillow [http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/716-Ditmas-Ave-Brooklyn-NY-11218/30675560_zpid/] , this property is available for $399,000, a price cut of $100,000.