Tagged Video Games
New Achievement Unlocked: Video Game Circulation!
The Free Library is excited to announce the addition of video games to its vast catalog of borrowable materials! Why video games at the library, you ask? Well, stories aren't confined to books alone! Video games present immersive…
Explore Creative Careers with Field Teen Center!
Throughout the month of July, Field Teen Center recorded interviews with a voice actor, four game designers, and a comic book writer. If you’re interested in creative jobs or if you just want to learn more about how your favorite…
Digital Media Spotlight | MAR10 Day and the World of Video Games
Today, on March 10—or Mar10 , if you will—we celebrate everything about the red-and-blue-suspendered plumber with extraordinary jumping abilities and a knack for exciting adventures— Mario ! Mario has been Nintendo…
35th Anniversary of TETRIS
Earlier this month a deceivingly simple yet absolutely addictive game celebrated it's 35th anniversary . Before Minecraft, before VR, there was... TETRIS ! The game, or one of its many knockoffs, copies, or variants, has been…
Get Your Game On with These Video Game-influenced Graphic Novels!
Games? We love games! Board games , video games , card games , fantasy role playing games —we'll probably play hundreds of different games throughout our lifetime, but what about the people behind the creation of these…
Ready, Set, Pokémon GO !
This summer the Free Library will team up with the Knight Foundation and Niantic , maker of Pokémon , to bring Pokémon GO to five select Philadelphia libraries! PHL17 recently visited Parkway Central Library and talked…
When School's Out, Stay Cool with Awesome Activities at the Free Library!
While some schools in the area have already let out for the summer, the last official day for Philadelphia School District students is Tuesday, June 20. Woo Hoo! While pools and spraygrounds around the city will begin opening later this…
#Mystery Monday: The Infamous Carmen Sandiego
Today’s #MysteryMonday is also some nostaligia-on-the-19th—we’re catching up with one of our favorite crime capers, the big-hatted, red-coated Carmen Sandiego . She made her debut in 1985 in the at-that-time incredibly…
Teen Video Games
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18.…
Teen Video Games
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18.…
Cozy Gaming
Celebrate our week long Winter Fest full of free winter themed activites! For this event, we will be playing cozy games like Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley and Good Pizza, Great Pizza! Programs at the Field Teen Center are…
Super Smash Tournament
Celebrate our week long Winter Fest full of free winter themed activites! For this event, we will be hosting a Super Smash Tournament with the chance to win prizes! Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals…
Teen Video Games
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18.…
Teen Video Games
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18.…
Dress to Impress Day!
Join us to celebrate the new winter update for Dress to Impress! Bring your phone or tablet to play along. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call…
Teen Video Games
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18.…
LoFi and Chill
Join us in the chill zone ~~ Come color, craft, do homework or just hang out in a quiet, chill space! Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call…
PS4 Games
Join us and play children’s PS4 games with children in the library with local play. For children and teens. Ages 8 to 17
Teen Video Games
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18.…