Field Teen Center
| Sunday, 2/16 | Closed |
| Monday, 2/17 |
Closed * |
| Tuesday, 2/18 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 2/19 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 2/20 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 2/21 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 2/22 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Monday had hour changes – Presidents' Day
| 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., Apr. 18 : Closed Good Friday
- Sun., Apr. 20 : Closed Easter
- Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
- Thu., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
Services
- Book Drop
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Printing Services
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Printing (black/white)
- Self-service checkout
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Cooking for Teens: Popcorn Party
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…
Hip Hop Fundamentals Teen Workshop
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…
TRRPG Character Creation Day
Join us on February 28th from 3:00 to 4:30 pm for an afternoon of creating characters for tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons (or D&D) and more! Show off beloved…
SAT Writing
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…
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, non-fiction, and video games 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.