Field Teen Center
| 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
- Mon., Oct. 13 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Tue., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
- Thu., Nov. 27 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Fri., Nov. 28 : Closed Thanksgiving Friday
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
Teen Video Games
Fri, September 19, 2025
3:00 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 open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school…
Teen RPG Day
Mon, September 22, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Join us at the Field Teen Center for an afternoon of RPG adventures! This is an ongoing campaign every Monday at the Field Teen Center, open to both drop-ins and consistent players. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18 . Organized groups…
FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament
Tue, September 23, 2025
3:30 P.M.
*** Registration is only open until September 15, 2025. Call or ask a librarian in person for signup info.*** Teens 12-18 are invited to participate in the 2025 FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl! Join one of ten library teams to compete weekly in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo…
Hispanic Heritage for Teens: Create your own vejigante!
Wed, September 24, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to make a vejigante! JJoin us as we create these masks while enjoying the traditional rhythms of bomba and plena. The vejigante is a colorful, masked figure from Puerto Rican folklore, featured in festivals and carnivals throughout the island.…
About
The Field Teen Center is a dedicated library space for youth ages 12 to 18. We provide library services including reference and research support, daily programs, and a safe space for teens to hang out. 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 class visits both on and off-site. 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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