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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Monday Matinee Mondays
Mon, July 22, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for a double-feature movie for teens. Stop by the library to see what we'll be showing. From 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. We'll meet most Mondays through August 12.
Summer Meal Program
Mon, July 22, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by and have a light lunch at the library. This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, from noon - 1:00 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program sponsored by…
Chess Club
Mon, July 22, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Chess Club will meet on Mondays and Tuesdays during the summer. This program is for school-aged (and up) kids that are patient and can exhibit good sportsmanship, and concentration. Beginners and advanced players are welcome. Most Mondays and Tuesdays through August 13, from 1:00 -…
Financial Help and Credit Repair Chat
Mon, July 22, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Sherry Hoban, Executive Director of the Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project (CBAP), for one-on-one financial help. Topics range from debt management to accessing annual credit reports. Bring all your financial questions! The program will meet in Parkway Central's First Floor lobby…
Blog Posts
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
The Philadelphia Parent and Youth Resource Fair is Saturday, April 27
Looking for free and low-cost summer activities that are safe and adult-supervised for children, teens, and families? The 2024 City of Philadelphia Parent and Youth Resource Fair will be held Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at… continue reading
By Bridget G. April 19, 2024 2