The Free Library of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the 2023–24 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate: Oyewumi Oyeniyi, a senior at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School! She was selected from a competitive pool of applicants by the Poet Laureate Governing Committee and will succeed Telicia Darius , who served as the 2022–23 Youth Poet… continue reading Introducing the 2023–24 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate

By written by Kris L.    September 18, 2023    4  

• Teens
• Poetry
• Philadelphia Poet Laureate

Are you a creative, engaged student who is passionate about writing, reading, performing, and experiencing poetry? Are you equally passionate about working with your peers and other students to bring more poetry to Philadelphia? If so, apply to become the 2023-2024 Youth Poet Laureate! The Youth Poet Laureate of Philadelphia serves as a leader… continue reading Are You Philadelphia’s Next Youth Poet Laureate?

By written by Kris L.    May 8, 2023   

• Teens
• Poetry
• Philadelphia Poet Laureate

Are you a creative, engaged student who is passionate about writing, reading, performing, and experiencing poetry? Are you equally passionate about working with your peers and other students to bring more poetry to Philadelphia? If so, apply to become the 2022-2023 Youth Poet Laureate! The Youth Poet Laureate of Philadelphia serves as a leader… continue reading Are You Philadelphia’s Next Youth Poet Laureate?

By written by Kris L.    May 2, 2022    3  

• Poetry
• Philadelphia Poet Laureate

Start your journey to college at the Free Library! This school year, the Field Teen Center will be hosting a series of virtual SAT and College Prep workshops for teens . College Financial Aid Workshop Saturday, October 16 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The 2021–22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) became available to high school… continue reading SAT and College Prep Workshops

By written by Kris L.    October 12, 2021   

• College Prep
• Teens

Each October, the Young Adult Library Services Association celebrates TeenTober . It’s a nationwide celebration which "aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round, innovative teen services that help teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library." Of course, we aim to do this every day at the Field… continue reading Check Out All of the Field Teen Center's Virtual Programs and Online Resources This TeenTober!

By written by Kris L.    October 23, 2020   

• Teens

This year, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) declared the month of October: TeenTober ! It’s a time to celebrate and highlight Teen Services in libraries nationwide. This is great opportunity for us to remind you about all of the amazing things happening at the Parkway Central Library ’s new Field Teen Center .… continue reading What Will You Discover at the Free Library This TeenTober?

By written by Kris L.    October 28, 2019   

• Teens

This year, Free Library Comic Con celebrates its 5th anniversary with our annual event at the Parkway Central Library on May 11, 2019! When you arrive, you’ll first encounter our Vendor Hall which will be chock full of an array of local businesses, colleges and universities, and other organizations. Artist Alley is where you can find all… continue reading The 5th Annual Free Library Comic Con!

By written by Kris L.    May 2, 2019    2  

• Events at the Library
• Parkway Central
• Teens
• Childrens Books
• Comics and Graphic Novels
• Comic Con
• Conferences

Guess what? The Field Teen Center at the Free Library officially opens to the public on April 12, 2019! The 4,000 square feet space is the first ever specifically designed for teens at the Parkway Central Library . In addition to old favorites such as public computers and Afterschool Programming , the Field Teen Center now has meeting rooms… continue reading The Field Teen Center is Ready for You!

By written by Kris L.    April 3, 2019    3  

• Parkway Central
• Teens

The 4th annual Free Library of Comic Con will descend upon the Parkway Central Library on May 12, 2018! There’s so much going on at this year’s event that we don’t even know if we can fit all of our excitement into one blog post, but we'll try... When you arrive at Free Library of Comic Con, you’ll first encounter… continue reading The Return of the Free Library of Comic Con!

By written by Kris L.    May 1, 2018    2  

• Art
• Events at the Library
• Childrens Programs
• Family Programs
• Parkway Central
• Teens
• Comics and Graphic Novels
• Comic Con

For the fourth year in a row, the Free Library of Philadelphia will be hosting our very own Comic Con ! If you’re not sure what a “comic con” is, just imagine all of the amazing nerdy things you love balled up into one amazing event, with your favorite artists and people who love the same things you love, with the same… continue reading Free Library of Comic Con Returns to Parkway Central Library on May 12, 2018!

By written by Kris L.    March 22, 2018   

• Art
• Parkway Central
• Comics and Graphic Novels
• Comic Con

Through May, the Teen Center is partnering with the Philly Slam League  to host its 8th season at Parkway Central Library . The program will draw hundreds of teens and their supporters from week to week to host a friendly and supportive poetry competition. Teen poets from 22 area high schools will perform under the guidance of teacher… continue reading Teen Central hosts the Philly Slam League for Poetry!

By written by Kris L.    March 2, 2018   

• Teens
• Poetry

Summer absolutely flew by and it’s now time to get back into a new school year. If you’re wondering how you’ll cope with all of the assignments and homework coming your way, the Free Library of Philadelphia has got you covered. From the newest graphic novels and ebooks to weekly programs  and events , you’ll find… continue reading Back to School Resources for Teens at Parkway Central and Beyond!

By written by Kris L.    September 7, 2017   

• Teens
• Digital Media
• Back To School
• Digital Learning

I don’t remember how I first heard about Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden , but what I do remember is that I immediately set out to get a copy by any means necessary. I was a 16-year-old with a debit card and access to the amazing world of online shopping, where I selected my book and pressed order… and then I panicked. I staked… continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: Re-Reading Annie on My Mind

By written by Kris L.    August 10, 2017    1  

• LGBTQ
• Rereads

Summer absolutely flew by and it’s now time to get back into a new school year. If you’re wondering how you’ll cope with all of the assignments and homework coming your way, the Free Library of Philadelphia has got you covered. From the newest graphic novels and ebooks to weekly programs and events , you’ll find… continue reading Back to School Resources for Teens at Parkway Central and Beyond

By written by Kris L.    September 8, 2016   

• Teens
• School
• Back To School