Field Teen Center

1901 Vine Street, Ground Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open today 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Monday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Closures

  • Fri., May. 24 : Closing at 1:00 PM preparation for the Memorial Day holiday
  • Mon., May. 27 : Closed Memorial Day
  • Wed., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
  • Thu., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
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Facilities

  • Computers for public use
  • Electrical outlets available
  • Printing (black/white)
  • Self-service checkout
  • Wireless internet access (wi/fi)

Upcoming Events

Teen Perler Beads

Mon, May 20, 2024 3:30 P.M.

Join us for an afternoon of Perler bead creations at the Field Teen Center. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Contact T eenCenter@freelibrary.org…

Teen Crochet Club

Tue, May 21, 2024 3:30 P.M.

Join us from 3:30-5:30 pm for an afternoon of crochet at the Field Teen Center! Crocheters of all levels of experience are welcome; crochet hooks and yarn will be provided.   Programs at the…

Teen Video Games

Tue, May 21, 2024 3:30 P.M.

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…

Teen Karaoke!

Wed, May 22, 2024 3:30 P.M.

Join us to sing your favorite songs with your friends! Mics provided.   Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call…

About


The Field Teen Center is a dedicated library space for youth ages 12 to 18. We provide library services to teens including in-person and virtual programs, reference, and research support. Our collection of Young Adult fiction, comics, graphic novels, manga, and non-fiction is open to all for browsing and borrowing.

Field Teen Center librarians support Philadelphia students and educators by offering virtual class visits, including instruction on using Free Library databases for academic research customized to class projects. We encourage educators to email TeenCenter@FreeLibrary.org or call us at 215-686-5395 with any questions, suggestions, or to schedule a class visit.

Need something to read? Check out the book lists curated by Field Teen Center librarians. You can also find book talks and other videos on our YouTube channel.

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Age Policy


The Field Teen Center is a space for youth ages 12 to 18 years old. Those outside of this age range are kindly asked to limit their time in the space to 15 minutes of active browsing.

We ask that those who enter this area respect its intended purpose as a safe space for teens. The furniture and seating are for the exclusive use of teenagers.

Please see a member of the Field Teen Center staff for any questions.