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. – 1:00 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 Closed

Upcoming Closures

  • Thu., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
  • Mon., Sep. 2 : Closed Labor Day
  • Mon., Oct. 14 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Mon., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans 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 Video Games

Fri, June 28, 2024 3:00 P.M.

Join us from 3:00-4:30, 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…

Dutch Blitz Card Tournament

Fri, July 5, 2024 3:00 P.M.

If you've never heard of the fast-paced, delightfully chaotic card game Dutch Blitz, this is your chance to experience it! Join us to find out who's the fastest card-stacker of them all.…

Teen Pokemon Trivia Contest

Mon, July 8, 2024 3:30 P.M.

How much do you know about Pokemon? Join us at Field Teen Center to find out if you're really the very best like no one ever was. Location : Field Teen Center, Ground Floor Parkway…

SAGA: Sexuality and Gender Acceptance Teen Hangout

Thu, July 11, 2024 3:30 P.M.

Join the Field Teen Center's SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Acceptance) Club! SAGA is a space where LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies can socialize and discuss issues affecting the queer community.…

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.