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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LEAP: Art Day!
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Let your creativity shine! Join us from 3:00–5:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.
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LEAP Movie Matinee
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Shake off the Mondays and start your week with an afterschool movie. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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Check Mates
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Kids, teens, and adults, meet other chess players for some friendly competition! New to chess? No problem! We can teach you the basics. All ages and abilities are welcome. Most Mondays from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Ants on a Log in concert at Fumo Family Library!
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Kick off Summer Reading with Fumo Family Library and Ants on a Log! Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Ants shows are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and adults.
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Blog Posts
Discover, Explore, Create: Summer of Wonder 2025!
What is your favorite summertime activity in Philadelphia? Do you hike through Wissahickon Park? Do you spend all day at your local Parks and Rec. swimming pool with your friends? Do you read new books at your neighborhood library? Whether you… continue reading
By Administrator May 19, 2025 1
Get Spellbound at the Field Teen Center’s 2025 Alternative Prom!
On Friday, May 30, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. , Parkway Central Library 's Field Teen Center will host their Second Annual Alternative Prom ! This year's theme is Spellbound: A Night in the Enchanted Forest . Get ready for an unforgettable night… continue reading
By Bridget G. April 28, 2025 1
Free SAT and College Prep Workshops 2024–2025
College and test prep workshops , hosted by Field Teen Center in partnership with The Alexander Advantage , will return to the Free Library for the 2024–2025 school year . This free series is for high school students up to… continue reading
By Yona Y. September 23, 2024 1
Introducing the 2024–25 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate
The Free Library of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the 2024–25 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate : Malaya Ulan , a junior at Science Leadership Academy at Beeber! She was selected from a competitive pool of applicants by the Poet… continue reading
By Yona Y. September 17, 2024