Children's Department
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-5369
Open today 1:00 p.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
- Tue., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Mon., Sep. 4 : Closed Labor Day
- Mon., Oct. 9 : Closed Columbus Day
- Sat., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
- Thu., Nov. 23 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
Upcoming Events
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Mon, Jun 26, 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 with Miss Leigh!
Tue, Jun 27, 11:00 A.M.
Stories, songs and movement activities for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Younger siblings are always welcome. Free; no…
Caribbean Story Time!
Thu, Jun 29, 11:00 A.M.
Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with this special Caribbean-themed story time for ages 2 - 6. Led by Miranda Alexandeer of the…
Thursday Crafternoons!
Thu, Jun 29, 4:00 P.M.
Join us for a short storytime and craft for the whole family! Children's Department, Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA…
My Art, My Voice with Mr. O
Fri, Jun 30, 4:00 P.M.
Join artist Arthur Ostroff for stories and art. Free. Fridays at 4 p,m, Children's Department, Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine…
Science in the Summer 2017 - Science of Sports!
Sat, Jul 1, 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…
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.
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