Children's Department
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-5369
Open today until 7:00 p.m.
| 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., May. 28 : Closed Memorial Day
- Wed., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Mon., Sep. 3 : Closed Labor Day
- Mon., Oct. 8 : Closed Columbus Day
- Sun., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Children's only restroom
- Electrical outlets available
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Preschool Storytime!
Tue, Apr 24, 11:00 A.M.
Stories, songs and movement activities for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Younger siblings are always welcome. Free; no…
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 25, 11:00 A.M.
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Wednesday at 11 a.m. (repeat of the Monday 11 a.m.…
Thursday Crafternoon!
Thu, Apr 26, 4:00 P.M.
Join us for a short storytime and craft activity! 4 p.m. in the Story Hour Room. Free. Parkway Central Library…
Board Game Bonanza!
Fri, Apr 27, 4:00 P.M.
From Chutes and Ladders to Connect 4, from Bingo to Twister, play some games and make some friends! 4 - 5 p.m., in the Children's…
Wooden Block Party!
Sat, Apr 28, 11:00 A.M.
Join us in the CCD Story Hour Room for fun with big wooden blocks. What will you build? This is program is recommended for children of…
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Mon, Apr 30, 11:00 A.M.
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Monday at 11 a.m. Parkway Central Library…
The Central Library Children's Department represents the largest collection of children's books and special materials in the Delaware Valley. Special collections and services include children's books in 55 languages and the Marilyn Klein Preschool Center featuring furniture specially designed for toddlers.