Children's Department
Upcoming Closures
- Thu., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
- Thu., Nov. 25 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Sat., Dec. 25 : Closed Christmas Day
Upcoming Events
Update: VIRTUAL Yoga Storytime
Update: Hi friends! Good morning! We are canceling our outdoor program today because of the wet and rainy rainy weather. Instead, we will go virtual. Please join us on the Parkway Central…
In-Person Music and Movement!
Join Ms Naomi Wednesdays at 10:30 am at Shakespeare Park (across the street from the library on Vine St) for Music and Movement! Enjoy songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement!…
In-Person Music and Movement!
Join Ms Naomi Wednesdays at 10:30 am at Shakespeare Park (across the street from the library on Vine St) for Music and Movement! Enjoy songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement!…
Virtual Bite-Sized Baby & Toddler Storytime
Do you or your child have a favorite board book Miss Mary reads? Or perhaps a favorite song or fingerplay? Join Miss Mary virtually for a bite-sized Baby & Toddler Storytime video of one book…
The Central Library Children's Department provides library service to children, families, and educators in the city of Philadelphia and surrounding region. It represents the largest collection of children's books and 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.