Children's Department
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-5369
Open today 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 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
- Wed., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Mon., Sep. 3 : Closed Labor Day
- Mon., Oct. 8 : Closed Columbus Day
- Sun., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
- Thu., Nov. 22 : Closed Thanksgiving 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
Science in the Summer 2018 - Science of Space!
Sat, Jun 23, 10:00 A.M.
GSK Science in the Summer™ is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin…
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Mon, Jun 25, 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…
Preschool Storytime!
Tue, Jun 26, 11:00 A.M.
Stories, songs and movement activities for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Younger siblings are always welcome. Free; no…
Tuesday Crafternoon!
Tue, Jun 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…
Caribbean Storytime with Miranda Alexander
Thu, Jun 28, 11:00 A.M.
Please join us for a special storytime honoring the songs, stories and culture of the Caribbean, featuring our good friend Miranda…
Summer Sketch Club
Thu, Jun 28, 4:00 P.M.
Learn to sketch with Ms.Melissa! Thursday, 4:00-4:45 PM. Recommended for ages 6-12. Call 215-686-5369 for more…
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.