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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Job Fair
Thu, September 20, 2018
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Meet employers! Bring your résumé! Wear your best! Local companies—including the University of Pennsylvania, SEPTA, U.S. Post Office, ShopRite, Temple University, NursePartners, Prime Legacy Security, PA CareerLink, and more— will be on hand and recruiting/interviewing…
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Film Screening: Because of the War
Thu, September 20, 2018
4:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library
About the Movie In West Africa and North America, four Liberian women use their music to address injustice and inspire action for social change. By telling the stories of Fatu Gayflor, Marie Nyenabo, Zaye Tete and Tokay Tomah, the Philadelphia Folklore Project aims to link Liberians of all…
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Chess Club
Thu, September 20, 2018
4:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you like to play chess? Do you want to learn how to play, or how to play better? Join us for a friendly game. All level players are welcome and some instruction is available. For ages 8 and up. We'll be playing from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m.
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Yoga for adults!
Thu, September 20, 2018
6:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. except the second Thursday of every month. Please bring a mat.
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Back to School, but Not Old School: Information and Primary Source Literacy
In a world of "fake news" and "alternate truths", the importance of critical thinking is more important than ever. Educators and librarians have replaced old-school teaching methods based on rote memorization and regurgitation with Information Literacy, a skill set which, when applied, encourages a more critical and… continue reading
By Joe S. September 12, 2018 Exhibitions databases digital collections Rare Book Department Teens literacy history Online Exhibitions special collections digital learning library resources
Conversations Between Libraries and Communities Spark Program Ideas
In a previous post, we shared some stories about how meetings between libraries and other community organizations can lead to what the American Library Association calls the “domino effect of positive results.” One potential outcome of conversations between library staff and community residents and stakeholders is ideas for new… continue reading
By Community-Centered Libraries September 7, 2018 Events at the Library Community Events Free Library staff Parkway Central Teens school New Americans Business community neighborhood libraries nature IMLS
New eResources for All of Your Research Needs
Don’t get lost Googling, stuck behind a paywall, or duped by untrustworthy data! New electronic resources for information seekers of all ages are now available from the Free Library of Philadelphia. Through POWER Library, a service of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries , Free Library users have access to twenty-four powerful… continue reading
By Jamie B. August 30, 2018 databases Teens school Homework Help library resources adult learners
Back to School Resources | The Artemis Literary Database
Who remembers having to visit the library and look up magazine articles in the long, long row of green hardbound Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature ? No disrespect against the Reader’s Guide— it’s still a great resource and we’ve still got it in the reference stacks at many of our branches —but if… continue reading
By Violet L. August 29, 2018 databases How-To Teens back to school Homework Help digital learning