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!
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Upcoming Events
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Walking Wednesdays
Wed, May 15, 2024
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.
COME AND CHAT WITH THE DIGITAL NAVIGATORS
Wed, May 15, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Stop into the Lobby between 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM to learn more about the services provided by the Drexel Digital Navigators. The Drexel Digital Navigator program is designed to assist the local community with finding…
Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution - Outside the Library
Wed, May 15, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has partnered with the Library to offer a safe, discreet place to pick-up Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips, during the library's open hours. PDPH will be in front of the library from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m . to answer questions and…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, May 15, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
Blog Posts
Teen Job Fair at McPherson Square Library on Tuesday, April 30
Teens often come into McPherson Square Library during the summer months looking for jobs, which inspired the library staff to host their first Teen Job Fair in 2021. Three years later, this has become an annual event. Teens and… continue reading
By Vincent E. April 24, 2024
The Philadelphia Parent and Youth Resource Fair is Saturday, April 27
Looking for free and low-cost summer activities that are safe and adult-supervised for children, teens, and families? The 2024 City of Philadelphia Parent and Youth Resource Fair will be held Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at… continue reading
By Bridget G. April 19, 2024 2
Want To Learn How to Skateboard?
An adrenaline rush is defined as a physical feeling of intense excitement and stimulation caused by the release of adrenaline from the adrenal glands. That’s gnarly! Do you know what else is gnarly? Learning how to skateboard! The… continue reading
By Brianna V. April 10, 2024
Explore Neurodiverse Programs and More at the Free Library
April is Autism Acceptance Month ! In 2008, the United Nations declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day . Learn and explore the wide world of neurodivergent minds with great programs and relevant titles from the Free Library… continue reading
By Yona Y. March 26, 2024 1