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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!

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Youth Cooking Class

Mon, June 30, 2025 3:30 A.M.
McPherson Square Library

SNAP-Ed food educators will be cooking health food and snacks once a month

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Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table

Mon, June 30, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Lawncrest Library

Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table Monday, June 16, 2025 11:00 AM Mondays, beginning June 16th, staff from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be onsite distributing information on measles, vaccines, bird flu and COVID-19 guidance and other resources. …

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Scrabble Club

Mon, June 30, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Come join us for the afternoons at 12pm for Scrabble from June 16th – August 11th. In this hour-long club, students of all ages will not only learn to play Scrabble, but they ’ll also build confidence, learn teamwork & good sportsmanship, and expand on…

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Summer Meal Program

Mon, June 30, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Stop by and have a light lunch at the library. This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, from noon - 1:00 p.m. This program runs through August 22.  Meals must be eaten at the library. This program is a…

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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   

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    2   

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    2   

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