Tagged Video Games

Pride in Video Gayming

Queer people and video games have gone hand-in-hand since the days of Pac-Man . Who among us hasn’t made their Sims get gay married? Or dreamt about rescuing Princess Zelda from the clutches of evil? Or built the perfect…

New Achievement Unlocked: Video Game Circulation!

The Free Library is excited to announce the addition of video games to its vast catalog of borrowable materials! Why video games at the library, you ask? Well, stories aren't confined to books alone! Video games present immersive…

Explore Creative Careers with Field Teen Center!

Throughout the month of July, Field Teen Center recorded interviews with a voice actor, four game designers, and a comic book writer. If you’re interested in creative jobs or if you just want to learn more about how your favorite…

Digital Media Spotlight | MAR10 Day and the World of Video Games

Today, on March 10—or Mar10 , if you will—we celebrate everything about the red-and-blue-suspendered plumber with extraordinary jumping abilities and a knack for exciting adventures— Mario ! Mario has been Nintendo…

Ready, Set, Pokémon GO !

This summer the Free Library will team up with the Knight Foundation and Niantic , maker of Pokémon , to bring Pokémon GO to five select Philadelphia libraries! PHL17 recently visited Parkway Central Library and talked…

Teen Video Games

Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome.  Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to…

Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing

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…

Video Game Club

Join us! Play Ninetendo Switch on the big screen for local play. New players and experienced pros are all welcome. Hang out, play games, make new friends. From 3:00 to 4:30 PM

Teen Video Games

Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome.  Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to…

Teen Lounge Tuesdays

Join Blackwell Regional Library for the all-new Teen Tuesdays, now transformed into a Teen Lounge. Teens can drop in for video games, board games, monthly crafts, and more every Tuesday. It’s your space—come make it yours!

Switch Saturday

Stop by and play multiplayer Switch games or play computer games in our computer lab

Switch Saturdays

Join us every Saturday for Nintendo Switch games! We will take turns playing multiplayer games like MarioKart and Super Smash Bros on our TV. You can also bring your own Switch to play our games handheld. Don’t forget you can…

Game Day for Kids

Drop in for some games! Will it be board games or video games? Stop in and see! From 3-4:30 p.m. Family-friendly.

Teen Video Games

Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome.  Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to…

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Video Game Tournament for Teens

Show off your virtual fighting skills by joining a friendly Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament. Play as your favorite character and win your way to the top of the bracket for a chance to win a prize! For teens 12-18. Limited to 8…

Children’s Wii Games

Join us for video gaming with children’s Wii games. For children ages 6+

Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing

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…

Video Game Club

Join us! Play Ninetendo Switch on the big screen for local play. New players and experienced pros are all welcome. Hang out, play games, make new friends. From 3:00 to 4:30 PM

Teen Lounge Tuesdays

Join Blackwell Regional Library for the all-new Teen Tuesdays, now transformed into a Teen Lounge. Teens can drop in for video games, board games, monthly crafts, and more every Tuesday. It’s your space—come make it yours!

Switch Saturdays

Join us every Saturday for Nintendo Switch games! We will take turns playing multiplayer games like MarioKart and Super Smash Bros on our TV. You can also bring your own Switch to play our games handheld. Don’t forget you can…

Game Day for Kids

Drop in for some games! Will it be board games or video games? Stop in and see! From 3-4:30 p.m. Family-friendly.

Teen Video Games

Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome.  Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to…

Children’s Wii Just Dance

Join us for video dance gaming with Just Dance. For children ages 6+

Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing

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…

Video Game Club

Join us! Play Ninetendo Switch on the big screen for local play. New players and experienced pros are all welcome. Hang out, play games, make new friends. From 3:00 to 4:30 PM