Field Teen Center
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Tuesday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Thursday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Closures
- Fri., Apr. 18 : Closed Good Friday
- Sun., Apr. 20 : Closed Easter
- Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
- Thu., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
Services
- Book Drop
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Printing Services
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Printing (black/white)
- Self-service checkout
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
LoFi + Chill: K-Pop Edition
Relax with an afternoon of lofi music, chill lighting, and crafts at the Field Teen Center. K-Pop music will be provided by the Free Library's Music Department! Programs at the Field Teen…
Just Dance!
Show off your best moves as we play Just Dance on Nintendo Switch! Open to teens ages 12-18. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18 . Organized groups…
Who Gets to Decide: A Conversation About How Local Govt. Actually Works (TEEN)
Join Field Teen Center and Committee of 70 for a nonpartisan discussion about how local government works in the real world. Participants will identify problems faced by Philly students, learn…
Next Step Philly College & Career Fair
High school students up to age 18 are invited to the Next Step Philly College & Career Fair, sponsored by Community Schools PHL and the Field Teen Center. The fair will be held in the…
About
The Field Teen Center is a dedicated library space for youth ages 12 to 18. We provide library services to teens including in-person and virtual programs, reference, and research support. Our collection of Young Adult fiction, comics, graphic novels, manga, non-fiction, and video games is open to all for browsing and borrowing.
Field Teen Center librarians support Philadelphia students and educators by offering virtual class visits, including instruction on using Free Library databases for academic research customized to class projects. We encourage educators to email TeenCenter@FreeLibrary.org or call us at 215-686-5395 with any questions, suggestions, or to schedule a class visit.
Need something to read? Check out the book lists curated by Field Teen Center librarians. You can also find book talks and other videos on our YouTube channel.
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Age Policy
The Field Teen Center is a space for youth ages 12 to 18 years old. Those outside of this age range are kindly asked to limit their time in the space to 15 minutes of active browsing.
We ask that those who enter this area respect its intended purpose as a safe space for teens. The furniture and seating are for the exclusive use of teenagers.
Please see a member of the Field Teen Center staff for any questions.