Children's Department
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-5369
Open today until 5:00 p.m.
| Sunday, 10/13 | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, 10/14 |
Closed |
| Tuesday, 10/15 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 10/16 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 10/17 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 10/18 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 10/19 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Monday had hour changes – Columbus Day
| Sunday | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Closures
- Mon., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
- Thu., Nov. 28 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Wed., Dec. 25 : Closed Christmas Day
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Children's only restroom
- Electrical outlets available
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
- Computers for public use
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Street parking
- Public restrooms
- Scanner
Upcoming Events
Chess Club
Sat, Oct 19, 1:00 P.M.
Learn to play or improve your game! Chess Club meets every Saturday, 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. in the Story Hour Room. School-age children. No…
Baby Storytime
Mon, Oct 21, 10:30 A.M.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun! Storytime will be followed by a half hour playgroup. For children birth…
Baby Play Group
Mon, Oct 21, 11:00 A.M.
Creative Play for children birth to 18 months old and their caregivers! Children's Department Story Hour Room. Free. No…
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30 A.M.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun! For children 18 months through two years old and their caregivers. School,…
Toddler Play Group
Tue, Oct 22, 11:00 A.M.
Creative Play for children ages 18 months through 2 years old and their caregivers! Children's Department Story Hour Room. Free. No…
Kids Yoga
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00 P.M.
FREE! Mats are available, or bring your own. This class will give kids a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful…
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