Senior Services

1901 Vine Street, First Floor West
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open today until 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m.

Upcoming Closures

  • Mon., Oct. 13 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Tue., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
  • Thu., Nov. 27 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
  • Fri., Nov. 28 : Closed Thanksgiving Friday
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Upcoming Events

GET ORGANIZED and GET SHREDDING

Thu, September 25, 2025 10:00 A.M.

Looking to get more organized? Join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025, when Yasmine Goodman will share helpful tips on decluttering and organizing. After the talk, a shredder truck will be on Wood Street from noon to 4 PM—a great chance to clear out old papers. Come with your questions…

Pontius Pilate: The Man Nobody Knows

Fri, September 26, 2025 11:00 A.M.

The Roman Empire lasted for approximately one thousand years. Among all the provincial governors sent by Rome to manage its contentious territories, only one remains significant today: Pontius Pilate. While many people know of his actions, few have a clear understanding of who this Roman…

MEDICARE MONDAYS

Mon, October 6, 2025 10:00 A.M.

✨ Got Medicare questions? ✨ Courtney Bell is back to help you make sense of it all! Join us in person for an easy, open Q&A where you can learn how Medicare works—and how it can work for YOU. ✅ Bring your questions ✅ Get clear answers ✅ Walk away with confidence See you on Mondays!

LET'S DANCE SERIES : BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED w/ SHIRLADELPHIA

Mon, October 6, 2025 5:00 P.M.

Join us in the Central Senior Services area for an introductory dance class. We are beginning our series with BALLROOM Dance Styles. This series is dedicated for those who are blind and visually impaired. Registration is preferred.  Drop in welcomed.  MONDAYS  OCTOBER 6, 2025 THRU…

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.