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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Ask-a-Nurse
Tue, June 27, 2017
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Every Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., an on-site nurse will be available at a table in the lobby to check blood pressures, measure blood sugar, and answer any health questions you might have for free! This month, small presentations on how to stay healthy for the new year will be…
Adult Young Adult Senior Health Programs Body, Mind & Spirit Health & Fitness Medical Health
Ask-a-Nurse
Tue, June 27, 2017
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Every Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., an on-site nurse will be available at a table in the lobby to check blood pressures, measure blood sugar, and answer any health questions you might have for free! This month, small presentations on how to stay healthy for the new year will be…
Adult Young Adult Senior Health Programs Body, Mind & Spirit Health & Fitness Medical Health
Family Storytime
Tue, June 27, 2017
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Miss Meghan invites children of all ages and their families to join her for stories, songs and activities. Daycares must make separate appointments.
Adult Young Adult School Age Preschool Toddler Family Programs Storytimes Children Summer Reading
Teens Nuke Stuff
Tue, June 27, 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 ReadingBlog Posts
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 Events at the Library Teens culinary literacy Get HYPE Philly
Meet Greg Pizzoli, Our Summer of Wonder Artist
You may know him as the recipient of multiple Theodor Seuss Geisel Awards . You may know him as the author of such great books as The Watermelon Seed , Good Night Owl , and Number One Sam . Now you can add "Free Library of Philadelphia Summer of Wonder artist" to the list of ways that you know Greg Pizzoli . As an author, illustrator,… continue reading
By Becky F. June 20, 2017 Teens Summer Reading early literacy literacy summer neighborhood libraries
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 week and continue through July 1, that's not the only way to stay cool... The Free Library has plenty of… continue reading
By Administrator June 19, 2017 children's programs film screenings Teens Summer Reading school summer Crafts & Hobbies video games
Welcome to the Summer of Wonder!
It’s starting to feel like summer here at the Free Library of Philadelphia. And with the start to the best season of the year, we’re excited for three months of activities, games, dancing, crafting, and, of course, reading! Summer of Wonder begins at neighborhood Free Library locations on June 12 th and goes through August 4 th .… continue reading
By Becky F. May 26, 2017 1 Events at the Library family programs Teens Summer Reading literacy online learning summer neighborhood libraries