Teens
Welcome! From craft to college prep, from movie screenings to film making the Free Library has it all for teens! Check out an event at your local library or visit the Teen Space at the Parkway Central Library on Vine Street. Find awesome programs around the city and find your next great read!
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Upcoming Events
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Cooking With Miss Keisha
Sat, July 27, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Tacony Library
Come cook along with the mobile cooking teacher. Learn about cooking and baking techniques while working in a team. Then eat the wonderful food you cooked! Program begins at 1:30 PM and ends by 4 PM. Enrollment is limited to 15. Please call 215-685-8756 or stop by to sign up. This program…
"The Automat" Film Screening and Filmmaker Q&A
Sat, July 27, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a screening of The Automat followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, Lisa Hurwitz. Featuring photographs from the Free Library of Philadelphia's Print and Picture Collection and filmed locally, The Automat premiered at the 2021 Telluride Film Festival and was…
Theatre Writers Gathering in Philadelphia
Sat, July 27, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join us at our Theatre Writer Advocacy Session on Saturday, July 27, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, featuring our new Philadelphia Affinity Regional Rep, Will Vence Jr, and our new Philadelphia Regional Rep, Charles Primerano. The Dramatists Guild is thrilled to continue our national…
Philadelphia Department of Health @ Parkway Central Library
Mon, July 29, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health offers immunizations and health outreach services at the Central Library. Our services include providing information on vaccines for all ages, distributing COVID-19 tests, masks, and hand sanitizers. Staff from the Department will be available…
Blog Posts
View Life Through the Lens: Photography Without Borders at the Free Library
Photography is a powerful outlet for expression and creativity in young people. Teens aged 12–18 can explore their abilities as photographers at the Kensington and Lillian Marrero branches of the Free Library this summer, where… continue reading
By Anthony T. July 23, 2024
Library Department Highlights: Field Teen Center
Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming staff. The robust programs and collections available are… continue reading
By Yona Y. July 17, 2024
Get Ready for an Exciting Summer of Wonder at the Free Library!
Summer of Wonder is the Free Library's flagship summer reading challenge for all ages. Participants can attend library programs, find new books to read, and explore activities to stay engaged throughout the summer. Summer of Wonder starts on… continue reading
By Administrator May 29, 2024 4
Teen Job Fair at McPherson Square Library on Tuesday, April 30
Teens often come into McPherson Square Library during the summer months looking for jobs, which inspired the library staff to host their first Teen Job Fair in 2021. Three years later, this has become an annual event. Teens and… continue reading
By Vincent E. April 24, 2024