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
- 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
Teen Crochet and Chat
Tue, April 8, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Learn to crochet or bring your own project! Supplies will be provided. Location: Field Teen Center, Ground Floor Parkway Central Library Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info.…
Field Teen Center's 6th Birthday Party
Fri, April 11, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Join us for the 6th anniversary of Field Teen Center’s opening! To celebrate, we’ll have balloons, face-painting, snacks, and Just Dance. Going from 3:00 pm til 4:30 pm. Open to ages 12 - 18 and accompanying family members. For more information and updates,…
Teen Bad Art Party
Wed, April 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Do your worst. Come join us for another Bad Art Party at the Field Teen Center on April 16! Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school groups) must contact the Teen Center to see if special…
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Thu, April 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Calling all teens! Are you interested in making your voice heard at the Field Teen Center? Youth ages 12-18 are welcome to join our new Teen Advisory Board. Snacks will be provided! Teen Advisory Board members will attend monthly meetings and work with Teen Center librarians to plan and…
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.
Stay connected with us by signing up for our monthly newsletter.
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.