Senior Services

1901 Vine Street, First Floor West
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open today until 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1/19 Closed
Monday, 1/20 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed *
Tuesday, 1/21 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 1/22 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, 1/23 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 1/24 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 1/25 Closed
  • * Monday had hour changes – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Upcoming Closures

  • Mon., Feb. 17 : Closed Presidents' Day
  • Fri., Apr. 18 : Closed Good Friday
  • Sun., Apr. 20 : Closed Easter
  • Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
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Upcoming Events

A Celebration of the Canadian Literary Scene

Fri, January 24, 2025 11:00 A.M.

Canada is brimming with talented novelists, playwrights, and short-story writers that most Americans have never heard of. We hope that this program will be the first step in addressing this issue. We are proud to partner with the Ottawa Public Library in Canada’s capital city to bring you…

An Interview With the Chief Theater Critic for The New York Times Jesse Green

Fri, January 31, 2025 11:00 A.M.

After writing more than 1,000 theater reviews, Jesse Green, the Chief Theater Critic for The New York Times, still  feels anxious about writing on deadline---and he still sweats the small stuff.  During the intermission of a major Broadway show, Green will go for a walk, so that he is…

Central Senior Services at the Parkway Central Library offers a variety of programs to help you thrive at any age. You can count on us to help you find reliable resources for maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. Get useful information about estate planning or filing for Medicare. Join us for one of our regular workshops to learn a new skill or reinvigorate interest in an old hobby.

We also present free public programs designed for lifelong learners. Become inspired during a seminar or take part in a lively book discussion. Find camaraderie playing bridge or learn how you can become more involved in your community through an exciting volunteer opportunity. We can even provide you with additional computer assistance so that you can email your grandchildren or use the internet to keep updated on the latest events. Of course, you can always visit us just to relax and explore our growing collection of large-print books, leisure magazines, and classic films—some things just get better with time!

Central Senior Services is generously funded by the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation, the Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust, and federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.