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From Night of the Living Dead to World War Z , the fascination with zombies surfaces in every generation. Maybe its roots in folklore make them seem a bit more plausible, horrible, and utterly… continue reading Zombies, Zombies, and all things Zombie!
By written by Rachel F. May 14, 2014 1
Sync is a new summer reading program, sponsored by Audio File Magazine , that offers two free audiobooks a week from May 15 - Aug 14. The audio titles are chosen specifically for teen readers, and… continue reading Sync Free YA Audiobooks to Your Earphones
By written by Jamie W. May 13, 2014
Sherlock: Death by Dewey Books contain secrets and gems of information. Do they also hold value beyond the intellectual; enough to murder for? On March 27, three groups of teens set… continue reading Teens solve murder mystery, Death by Dewey!
By written by Rachel F. April 9, 2014 1
With the fall season upon us, students, their teachers, and their principals have recently returned to school. In the School District of Philadelphia, each of those groups face immense… continue reading What students (and often their teachers and their principals) don’t know about research and an enriching liberal education
By written by Adam F. September 18, 2013
The Maker Ed Initiative , embedded in five Free Library locations in some of Philadelphia’s most underserved communities, is mentoring teens and youth in a variety of maker activities from… continue reading Making as a Celebration: Increasing Access to Creative Technology at the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by K-Fai S. July 31, 2013
Welcome to the second in a series of blog posts written by the teens participating in the WorkReady Philadelphia service learning program at the Free Library of Philadelphia! Each week,… continue reading Philadelphia Youth Network: Travel Postcards!
By written by Michelle S. July 25, 2013 1
Do you love learning and DIY projects? Are you interested in the intersection and overlap of technology and creativity? You may already be a maker! The Maker Movement generally refers to a… continue reading The Maker Movement at the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by K-Fai S. July 22, 2013
Welcome to the first in a series of blog posts written by the teens participating in the WorkReady Philadelphia service learning program at the Free Library of Philadelphia! Each week,… continue reading Introducing the Philadelphia Youth Network Bloggers!
By written by Michelle S. July 12, 2013
The school year may be ending, but activities for teens are just starting to heat up at Parkway Central. We’re bringing back old favorites and doing some new things to keep the… continue reading Teen Summer Activities at Philbrick Hall
By written by Daniel S. June 10, 2013
Please join us in welcoming the latest addition to Parkway Central's Philbrick Hall team. Patrice is the new Teen Center Specialist, and she'll be hanging out in the Teen Center… continue reading Meet Patrice!
By written by Dena April 22, 2013
March 10-16 is Teen Tech Week @ The Free Library of Philadelphia and we’re calling on all Philadelphia teens to take a minute to check in at their Library or Hot Spot. We have tons of fun… continue reading It's Teen Tech Week!
By written by Daniel S. March 8, 2013
Every year, teen poets and spoken word artists come together to blow us away with their words and performances-- Teen Poetry Slam returns to the Free Library on Friday, April 5! If you’re… continue reading Teen Poetry Slam!
By written by Daniel S. March 5, 2013
Hi everyone. I am happy that I am having the chance to post some thoughts on Teen Tuesdays at Parkway Central before I transfer to Extensions and Children's Services. I have been… continue reading Teen Tuesdays-Great Memories
By written by Alex B. January 8, 2013 2
Can anyone tell which books Malia and Sasha Obama bought recently? Tell us your best guesses in the comments section. (Look at a larger version of this picture.) Malia will turn 15 in… continue reading What do Malia and Sasha read?
By written by Peter L. December 19, 2012 2
There's a new face in Philbrick Hall at Central this week - Michael R. has joined the team to be the After School Leader in the Teen Center. Michael graduated from Vassar College in… continue reading Introducing Michael - Central's New Teen Center After School Leader!
By written by Dena November 20, 2012
Hang out, make new friends, eat snacks - Teen Tuesday is back! Every Tuesday during the school year from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. join us in the Skyline Room on the 4th floor at Parkway Central.… continue reading Teen Tuesdays are Back!
By written by Rachel F. October 2, 2012
The Best Things in Life We here at the Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Branch of the Free Library have had the pleasure of working with a lovely young lady, Angelina Smith. Angelina started out as a… continue reading The Best Things in Life
By written by Sarah S. August 22, 2012
The Philbrick Hall teens, Teen Leadership Assistants, and After School Leader K-Fai Steele collaborated on an ambitious series of post-it murals this past month. They discovered the post-it mural… continue reading Teen Post-It murals at Parkway Central
By written by Dena July 5, 2012 2
Can't get enough of Suzanne Collins's epic Hunger Games trilogy? Dying for more dystopian fiction in your life? You're in luck: Our librarians have put together a great list of… continue reading Hunger Games Fever
By written by Michelle S. March 23, 2012 1
Today, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the Free Library of Philadelphia as one of 12 organizations in the United… continue reading Free Library Wins Grant Competition to Design Digial Learning Labs for Young Americans!
By written by Eileen O. November 17, 2011 1