Parkway Central Children's Department, Free Library of Philadelphia

Parkway Central Children's Department, Free Library of Philadelphia The Central Children’s Department has an extensive circulating collection and exciting programming for children ages infant-12 and their families/caregivers.

Find us on the ground floor of the Parkway Central Library! Central Children's welcomes you with weekly story times, weekend programs for the whole family, after school LEAP homework help, and of course, lots and lots of books, CDs and DVDs. Come visit us today!

After a grueling month of primaries, election voting, and campaigning, the request of the people has been answered!! Kne...
06/13/2026

After a grueling month of primaries, election voting, and campaigning, the request of the people has been answered!! Knee-Hi stickers are officially here at the Children's Department - and yes, we made them glittery. We know who we are.

Stop by the desk and grab one for yourself! Coming soon to a sticker-friendly surface near you!!

Storytimes at Sister Cities Park are almost here! Join us on Tuesdays, June 23rd-July 28th from 10:30-11:30 am for stori...
06/12/2026

Storytimes at Sister Cities Park are almost here! Join us on Tuesdays, June 23rd-July 28th from 10:30-11:30 am for stories, songs, and fun! A to-go craft is available, while supplies last! Also, pick up information about all the fun things happening in CCD!

Preschool Storytime will be INSIDE today, June 12th! Come find us in Montgomery Auditorium at 10:30, and don't forget to...
06/12/2026

Preschool Storytime will be INSIDE today, June 12th! Come find us in Montgomery Auditorium at 10:30, and don't forget to hydrate!

06/11/2026

Due to the City of Philadelphia declaring a Heat Health Emergency, select neighborhood libraries will serve as Cooling Centers on June 11–12, with extended hours until 7:00 p.m. For locations and additional information click the link bellow.
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/5658

Music & Movement will be INDOORS today, June 11. Ms Naomi is looking forward to singing and dancing with you!
06/11/2026

Music & Movement will be INDOORS today, June 11. Ms Naomi is looking forward to singing and dancing with you!

Our celebrations are just beginning! Continue celebrating different freedoms with us through the end of August!
06/10/2026

Our celebrations are just beginning! Continue celebrating different freedoms with us through the end of August!

Have you seen our new building-wide Scavenger Hunt for Philly 250? Find the different phrases from the Declaration of In...
06/10/2026

Have you seen our new building-wide Scavenger Hunt for Philly 250? Find the different phrases from the Declaration of Independence around Parkway Central Library and get a sticker!

06/10/2026
This Saturday (June 13th) at 3:00 is our Karaoke Party!
06/09/2026

This Saturday (June 13th) at 3:00 is our Karaoke Party!

Address

1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12156865369

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