Parkway Central Children's Department, Free Library of Philadelphia

Please see the link below for information about re-opening plans at Parkway Central and some branches.

Welcome back to First Chapter Friday! Today Ms. Scout will be reading the first chapter of Carlos Hernandez’s book ‘Sal And Gabi Break The Universe’. Place your hold today! #FridayReads #mglit #library #Philly

Hello friends! At 10:30 am head over to our Instagram (freelibraryccd) for a read-aloud of Don’t Worry Little Crab by Chris Haughton! Miss Mary is excited to share this #book with you all! #kidlit #readaloud #library #Philly

Miss Mary loves this new easy reader graphic novel, the first in a new series! Place a hold on Donut Feed the Squirrels by Mika Song today! #FridayReads #kidlit #comics #graphicnovels #library #Philly

There is always something fun happening at the library!

Good Morning, try this quick grounding activity with us!

Our weekly #mindfulness activity for children & families is up now on Instagram & Facebook stories! Rainbow Relaxation is a #guidedrelaxation we learned from our friend @bari.koral

REMINDER: GRAB-AND-GO MEALS for students are available throughout the city every Friday 9am-2pm. Find your nearest food site at: https://www.phila.gov/food/

We just got in a lot of awesome new non-fiction books for all ages! Head over to freelibrary.org to place your holds now! #kidlit #nonfiction #library #Philly

We just got in a lot of awesome new early chapter books! Head over to freelibrary.org to place your holds now! #kidlit #chapterbooks #library #Philly

What are other library users requesting from the Central Children’s Department? These #books are in high demand! If you want to #read them too, place a hold today! #kidlit #bookstagram #librarybooks #populartitles #babysittersclub #fancynancy #secretengineer

Our Calendar of Events for November 2020 is here! We have a special guest, author Hallee Adelman joining us online on November 24. More details coming soon! All events in ORANGE are outdoor. Everything else is virtual. Looking forward to seeing you soon in the park AND on social media!

Today at 4pm! Popup storytime with Mx Kate and Ms Liz from Queen Memorial Library - Free Library of Philadelphia! Your librarians will be reading their favorite stories today. Also, Mx Kate has Diwali crafts to give away, courtesy of Ms Sunita from Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Library (Free Library of Philadelphia). We can't wait to see you all there.

Enjoy a read-aloud of A Perfect Day about a snowy day, then use paper to make a winter hat! #cafternoon #crafts #kidlit #winter #library #Philly

We just got in a lot of awesome new middle grade novels! Head over to freelibrary.org to place your holds now! #mglit #library #Philly

Miss Mary loves reading early chapter books, especially ones with make believe creatures! Check out some of her favorites! #FridayReads #kidlit #library #Philly

The Croaky Pokey, by Ethan Long Irs the Song of the Day with Ms Naomi!

Enjoy a read-aloud of Do I Have to Wear a Coat? Then draw a picture of your favorite season! #craft #library #seasons #storytime

Some of the #kidlit books available for browsing & checkout at the Children’s Corner in Parkway Central Library! Want a specific book? Place a hold online at freelibrary.org or call 1-833-TALK-FLP for assistance.

There will be no librarian available this afternoon at the Children’s Corner, but the corner remains open for browsing and pick-up of to-go activities M-F, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Toddler storytime!

Check out this new #mglit book The Brave by Native author @jamesbirdbooks now available! #indigenousheritagemonth #ownvoices #library #Philly

Two Little Apples, it's song of the day with Ms Naomi!

Head over to IGTV to watch the recording of this morning’s storytime with Ms. Becky and Tanya the Turtle! They read some fun books about cats! https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHIm8amFB7A/

Watch the recording of this morning’s Storytime with Ms. Becky and Tanya the Turtle! We read Cats Are a Liquid and Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes. Join us live on Tuesday Mornings at 10:30 on Instagram @freelibraryccd

Happy #quarantinestoryclub day! Today, think of something that makes you feel hopeful. It could be a small thing, like a tasty lunch! Or it could be a big thing, like being alive. Let us know what you write about!

When you #voted by mail and didn’t get the sticker, the @FreeLibrary and @freelibraryrarebooks have your back! Check out their awesome #VOTE stickers to print out! #PhillyVotes #library @fuzzytown

With help from Chris, @clrcflp, Dr Pepper has a new mask! #BlackLivesMatter #maskup #philly #library