Parkway Central Library

Category: Public library in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Address: 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA

Phone: +12156865322

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Nate Battle

Nov 2, 2022

Staff was friendly, multiple bathrooms on each floor. Parking can be a pain. Their a parking lot directly behind the library that is $11 after 6pm

Bryan Philly

Oct 26, 2022

If you are reading or studying this library isn't for you. I love reading. Most libraries require people to whisper. There isn't a room just for people who want to read in peace. There are lots of homeless people in the library. Everyone must be welcomed in the library but everyone should be required to refrain from talking and listening to loud music.

Zulu Hacker

Oct 21, 2022

Closes at 5pm and closed on weekends. Can’t take any kids here after school because it’s not open, or I’m still working. What’s the point of being open when everyone is working?

David Wilson

Oct 15, 2022

It’s a beautiful library but its usefulness is severely reduced by its limited opening hours—only 9-5 Monday-Friday. Good luck getting there if you have a job.

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Questions & Answers

Parking behind building?

Ronald Lee Naylor | Nov 6, 2018
Karl Ash | Nov 6, 2018

Yes

Is the parking around the library FREE on Sundays?

Oni Lasana Productions | Nov 6, 2018
John Riopka | Nov 6, 2018

It seems no, Wednesday seems promising however, according to the street parking tab from thr free library website for this location: "Parking kiosks are available on the streets surrounding the library. In addition to coins, bills and credit cards may be used for payment at these devices. The device issues a printed ticket you place inside your windshield curbside. Free Meter Parking on Wednesdays PPA offers FREE meter parking in Center City after 5 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, except for rush-hour zones, which are free after 6:30 p.m. The boundaries are from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River and from Bainbridge to Spring Garden Streets." I use septa route 32 connecting with City Hall/Suburban Station for front door drop off and 33 for pickup :). See SEPTA android app or website for real-time schedule

Is this a free library?

Random Bob | Oct 6, 2022
Karen Tayar | Oct 6, 2022

Yes

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Can I bring my laptop there to work and hold conference calls ?

Brooklyn Davis | Sep 6, 2022
David Brown | Sep 6, 2022

Yes the are rooms, to hold a conference, call ahead to reserve a time slot.

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Do you guys do community service?

Kaiyah C | Nov 5, 2021
Jeremy B | Nov 5, 2021

Umm

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Can I return a library book to a different branch? From Rittenhouse to Vine St?

Jennifer Marco | Nov 6, 2018
Carmelita W. | Nov 6, 2018

Yes

Is there a computer lab at this branch.

Michelle Wilson | Nov 6, 2018
Don Sprowl | Nov 6, 2018

They have computers but a dedicated lab no they don't

What days can u go down there to get the free id

Ronald Mitchell | Nov 6, 2018
MS.WILLNETTE JONES | Nov 6, 2018

They will not give you a free ID you have to go to Penndot

Is there a book club at the library on vine street

Arleen Daidone | Nov 6, 2017
MS.WILLNETTE JONES | Nov 6, 2017

Yes they have a book club

Do they doin taxes there

Larry Meekins | Mar 10, 2022
Abbystar Abby | Apr 9, 2022

No they do not. But they can guide you to where you can get it done.

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Are masks required?

Lillian Leeser | Nov 5, 2021
Evan Smallwood | Nov 5, 2021

Yes, masks are required

Can you drop books off on Saturday?

Barbara Cooke | Nov 5, 2020
Sean Early (Frederico Grande) | Nov 5, 2020

Yes, Book drop on Wood st. Back entrance.

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Has the library on Vine Street, over on the Ben Franklin Parkway reopened for business to the public yet??

Robert Lee Williams,Jr. | Nov 5, 2020
kris will | Nov 5, 2020

No

Are there any blocks on my library card for overdue books ? Thank you.

Eric M Howard II | Nov 5, 2020
Josh Witmer | Nov 5, 2020

Only God knows

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Does this library still have the Blue Books of college/university scholarships and grants

Jeannette Gilbert | Nov 6, 2019
Paul Pettus | Nov 6, 2019

Yes, go to the Central branch to the Education, Philosophy, and Religion (EPR) department and ask at the desk.

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Can I use my idea if I don't have my library card

Frederick Pitts | Nov 6, 2019
Straw Playz | Nov 6, 2019

I think so

Can you print and scan documents for free?

Lu Gibson | Nov 6, 2019
Evan Smallwood | Nov 6, 2019

Printing documents costs 25 cents a page. You need a flash drive to scan but it's free to do so

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Do they have guided tours?

Hollie Prather | Nov 6, 2019
Jenn Estepp | Nov 6, 2019

Yes. There's a schedule on the website, but right now it's MWF @ 2, TR @ 10, SAT @ 10 & 2, SUN @ 2, beginning in the lobby.

Can I still use the library card I got at Wynnefield library?And does Parkway Central library literally have almost every book published?Just wondering here.

Fumo | Nov 6, 2019
Christopher Foreman | Nov 6, 2019

Yes: Library card. No. We dont have every book published. No library does excpt: L of Congress

Is there a space where my friend can have a business Skype call? Obviously she doesn’t want to do it in a quiet section of the building, but I’m hoping that there are areas where conversation is allowed as well.

Codee Meredith | Nov 6, 2018
D Jones | Nov 6, 2018

Yes, you can find a not so loud space to have a conversation.

Does this library have layers?

Dionne Thomas | Nov 6, 2018
D Jones | Nov 6, 2018

Not sure since work was done. Before in the business research area there was a slight level.

How do I file a complaint on a librarian

Latroyah McLaughlin | Nov 6, 2018
Christopher Foreman | Nov 6, 2018

You can visit Central Parkway and speak directly with their executives. 1901 Vine Street

Are the free cooking classes still going and what is the scheule

Wayne Muse | Nov 6, 2018
Wayne Muse | Nov 6, 2018

What day are they

Is there a parking lot for free library?

Carol Veneziale | Nov 6, 2018
Shaheedah Tinsley | Nov 6, 2018

I've never seen a parking lot. If there is it isn't free but there is plenty of street parking.

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Hello, was wondering if the computers at this library had Adobe Creative Cloud for use?

Sabrina D | Nov 6, 2018
MS.WILLNETTE JONES | Nov 6, 2018

I'm not sure if they have that.

Does anyone know if the computers at the vine street library have access to microsoft office? The one in my neighborhood doesn't.

Thomas Piszczyk | Nov 6, 2018
MS.WILLNETTE JONES | Nov 6, 2018

Yes they do have access to Microsoft Office .

Is there an outside book drop?

Karen Chapman | Nov 6, 2018
Jessica Rast | Nov 6, 2018

Yes, it's around the back of the library in the alley.

Do we have to pay to type and print papers ?

Joan Rivera | Nov 6, 2018
MS.WILLNETTE JONES | Nov 6, 2018

Yes . It only cost 25 cents per page

What's the cost of parking?

Latefa | Nov 6, 2017
blackie3740 Sansone | Nov 6, 2018

There really isnt parking here. You would have to park at a lot and walk

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