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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Game and Puzzle Day
Tue, July 25, 2017
1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Show your talent playing classic board games.
Young Adult School Age Preschool Family Programs Games and Gaming Summer Reading
Teens Nuke Stuff
Tue, July 25, 2017
2:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Come out and learn how to microwave your way to healthy mug cakes and other tasty foods.
Young Adult Other Great Programs Cooking & Nutrition Summer Reading
LEGO Club
Tue, July 25, 2017
2:00 P.M.
Tacony LAB (Library & Arts Building)
Can't keep your hands out of a tub of LEGOs? We can't either! Do you dream of building something amazing with LEGOs? We do too! If this is you, come on in and let your imagination soar. Build by yourself or with friends. For ages 5-14
Young Adult School Age Family Programs Summer Reading LEGO
Knitting for teens and tweens
Tue, July 25, 2017
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or are you looking for a knitting circle? Come to our knitting group! Ms Kate can teach you how to knit or how to learn new techniques. Materials will be provided but intermediate knitters are welcome to bring their own. This program is intended for…
Young Adult School Age Family Programs Children Summer Reading KnittingBlog Posts
Halfway through the Summer? Already?!
Can you believe the Summer of Wonder is already halfway over? We can’t either. So far, we’ve danced with the Phillie Phanatic, built space ships, and learned how to knit. We’ve done yoga, played new instruments, and, of course, read great books! But one thing we’ve really been doing a ton of this summer is using our… continue reading
By Becky F. July 21, 2017 Events at the Library children's programs Teens Summer Reading literacy summer neighborhood libraries
Teen Discovers New Views on Food with Get HYPE Philly!
At 15-years-old, Elba remembers first hearing about "healthy food" in elementary school. She says it was a no-questions-asked type of learning though; staff would simply hand out the food to students and succinctly say, "Here, this is healthy." While she learned certain foods were healthier than others, she says she never… continue reading
By Brittany B. July 13, 2017 Events at the Library Teens culinary literacy
Good Vibes Only at Get HYPE Philly!
A 10th grader at Charter High School for Architecture and Design (CHAD), committed teen leadership assistant (TLA) at the Free Library of Philadelphia, and basketball player for his school team, Amir Evers knows good food fuels good work. But he never found himself in the kitchen until he joined Get HYPE Philly! (GHP)—a city-wide… continue reading
By Brittany B. July 7, 2017 Events at the Library Teens culinary literacy Get HYPE Philly
Fruit Sparkling Water Recipe in 4 Easy Steps
As summer heats up, stay cool with this fruit soda recipe from Get HYPE! Philly ! Under the guidance of Chef Shawn Murray, teens at our Kensington Library used a blender to learn how to puree ingredients. Using only fruit and sparkling water, the drink is a simple and sweet summertime treat. Plus, they learned a key lesson about… continue reading
By Brittany B. June 26, 2017 2 Events at the Library Teens culinary literacy Get HYPE Philly