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Black History Month Film: Take a Giant Step (1959)
Sat, February 22, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
This coming-of-age film explores the Black angst of a high school-aged boy in an all-White community in the late 50s—one of the few Hollywood films to address systemic racism head on. Ruby Dee shines in her role as Christine, also starring Johnny Nash and Estelle Hemsley
Teen Video Game Hang-out
Mon, February 24, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…
Teen Tuesdays
Tue, February 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for all sorts of activities including a book club, STEM make-and-take projects, research and study practice, arts and crafts, media shorts, and more! Stop by and see what's happening this week. Meets most Tuesdays from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Cooking for Teens: Popcorn Party
Tue, February 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Pop till you drop! Teens aged 12 to 18 are welcome to join us on Tuesday, February 25 for a delicious drop-in popcorn making event. Teens will be able to pop their own stovetop popcorn, then finish it off with a variety of sweet and savory toppings. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to…
A Brazilian Adventure: Percussion and Rhythm
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Tired of the Winter Blues? Join us for a thrilling and tropical event where Brazilian percussion music takes center stage. Minas will introduce the music, history, and culture of Brazil including Samba and Bossa Nova in an interactive and exciting performance. Program is…
Chess Club for Kids
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Learn to play chess, or learn to play better chess! This program is intended for school age children and teens, grades 2-12.
Teen Tuesdays: Friends, Food, Fun.
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Community Crafting Circle
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Bring your crafting hobby of choice to the library and stitch with your neighbors at this low-key crafting circle. This program is intended for teens and adults.
Cooking With Miss Keisha for Teens
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Cooking with Ms. Keisha for Teens! Select Tuesdays, Winter & Spring 2025 4:00 – 6:00 PM For ages 13 and up Come cook along with the mobile cooking teacher. You’ll prepare a full meal while working in a team, then enjoy the wonderful food you cooked! Join us on Feb. 25,…
Teen Anime Club
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Watch your favorite Anime Series @ your library! Contact us on Instagram @northeastlibraryteens/# to make suggestions.
Saving and Budgeting
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Learn how to get your financial house in order from creating a budget to saving for goals like retirement.
Hip Hop Fundamentals Teen Workshop
Wed, February 26, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Field Teen Center and Hip Hop Fundamentals to explore hip hop, breakdancing, and Black history with a performance and hands-on workshop. Students will amaze themselves as they learn basic moves and create their own choreography by exploring the American art form of breakdancing with Hip Hop…
LEAP Movie Day!
Thu, February 27, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us for a family-friendly movie on the 3rd floor, every Thursday starting at 2:30pm! This event happens during LEAP ( L iteracy E nrichment A fterschool P rogram), the library's FREE Daily Drop-In After School Program, happening every day Monday through Friday from…
Holmesburg Chess Club
Thu, February 27, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Like to play chess? Join us for a friendly game. Learn how to play or practice your skills. Chess boards provided. All levels welcome!
Teen Writer’s Club
Thu, February 27, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
South Philadelphia Library will be hosting its first ever Teen Writers Club! Whether you want to become a novelist, writer, or just want a place to express yourself, this is a place to develop your writing skills with fellow young writers.
Scrabble Club
Fri, February 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Come join us for an afternoon of fun playing Scrabble, Scrabble Slam, Bananagrams, and more with friends! We start at 3:00 pm and if you can spell (a little), you can play!
SAT Writing
Sat, March 1, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
College and test prep workshops return to the Free Library for the 2024-2025 school year, hosted by Field Teen Center in partnership with The Alexander Advantage . This free series is for high school students up to age 18 and their parents. This in-person workshop will…
Teen Leadership Team
Mon, March 3, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Join us to make some easy, no-bake treats after school! Find out what the library offers for teens and give us your input on what we should do differently. Open to anyone ages 12-18.
Teen Video Game Hang-out
Mon, March 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…
Slice of Democracy: Your Voice, Your Future (TEEN)
Mon, March 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Field Teen Center and PA Youth Vote for a nonpartisan discussion about the importance of voting and finding your political voice. Participants will share their opinions on issues, discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s Give Us the Ballot speech, and plan for the futures they want to…