Teens
Welcome! From craft to college prep, from movie screenings to film making the Free Library has it all for teens! Check out an event at your local library or visit the Teen Space at the Parkway Central Library on Vine Street. Find awesome programs around the city and find your next great read!
Need homework help? Get access to tutoring services available for Math, Science, English, Social Studies (in Spanish and English), skills building, and a 24-hour writing lab.
Upcoming Events
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Create and Chill
Mon, September 22, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Are you working on a short story, a novel or a poem? Are you an artist looking for a chill space to work on your next piece? Just want to meet up with other teen readers, writers and artists? Join us for an afternoon of creativity and connection and snacks! Open to anyone ages 10-18.
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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming
Mon, September 22, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Monday for a marvelous time as we explore the world of STEAM. Each week will feature fun activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. All ages welcome!
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Drawing Club
Mon, September 22, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Work on your drawing skills at the library's drawing club! Draw from your imagination or a still life, join Quinn and let's flex those artsy muscles! For kids in High School up through seniors. No art skills are needed and materials will be provided.
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Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, September 22, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 4:00-4:45pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
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Blog Posts
Students Meeting Authors: The Field Family Teen Author Series Is Back!
Since 2002, the Field Family Teen Author Series has been connecting Philadelphia school students with authors of young adult books. This year is no different, with an exciting lineup of authors ready to speak to local students. Each event in the… continue reading
By Erin H. September 22, 2025
Rashawn Dorsey is the 2025–26 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate
The Free Library of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the 2025–26 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate : Rashawn Dorsey , a senior at Academy at Palumbo High School! He was selected from a competitive pool of applicants by the Poet… continue reading
By Yona Y. September 15, 2025
Join the Library’s First Teen Esports Tournament!
The Free Library is excited to announce our first-ever FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl , a free esports tournament for teens aged 12–18 hosted at ten local library branches throughout the city, created in partnership with Nerd… continue reading
By Rachel H. August 15, 2025
Seeking Teen Applicants for the 2025 Social Justice Fellowship
Attention teens aged 14–19! Are you passionate about social justice? Are you looking for a unique learning and service opportunity? Philadelphia City Institute Library will be holding a Teen Social Justice Fellowship program this… continue reading
By Administrator June 23, 2025