Teens: Teen Central

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About Teen Central

Teen Central is a room on the 3rd floor of the Central Library where everything is reserved just for teens age 13-18. Teens have tons of room for studying, hanging out, group meetups, and more. Want to hold an event or meetup in our space? Let staff know if you need any support like TV, sound, reserved tables, supplies, or snacks! Teen Central has the same hours as the library, and is staffed at all times, so reach out at the desk if you need help.

Download a flyer about Teen Central here.

Clubs & Events

Calendar of Events

click here for a list of teen events

Download fliers for upcoming events here!


Mixed Media Mondays | Mondays

Select Mondays, different art mediums every session; check event calendar for dates and times.


Save the Books Socials | Mondays

A monthly virtual meetup for teens across Texas to talk about book bans and work on projects to protect their intellectual freedom. Select Mondays; check event calendar for dates and times.


Teen AniManga Club  | Tuesdays

Watch and read anime and manga with other fans, learn about Japanese culture, and enjoy Japanese snacks! Twice a month on Tuesdays - check event calendar for dates & times. 


Teen Zine Club  | Wednesdays

Make & read zines with other zine makers, and help curate our display of zines in the teen zine library!


Teen LEGO Design Club | Thursdays

Join other teens in LEGO build competitions, CAD-aided LEGO design, and more! Select Thursdays; check event calendar for dates and times.


Teen Social Club  | Thursdays

Crafts and Gaming led by teen volunteers on select Thursdays; check event calendar for dates and times.


Teen Fabric Arts Craft Club | Saturdays

Like to knit, crochet, sew, or embroider? Join other teen fiber arts fans at the library for a monthly club on select Saturdays; check event calendar for dates and times.


Teen LGBT+ Craft Space  | Sundays

Join other teens in casual activities, while creating a safe queer community space for teens at the library. Select Sundays; check event calendar for dates and times.


Teen Zine Library

Teen Zine Library

  • Zines (originals and copies) made by Teens from all over the U.S. 
  • Donate your original zines (or a copy) at the Teen Central desk
  • Zine making supplies and photo-copying help available
  • Free color copying & printing for Teens in Teen Central

Equipment

Computers

We have 12 Alienware gaming computers in Teen Central that any teen can use, as well as a laptop vending machine with computers you can use anywhere in the building (with a library card)

Instruments

Instruments are available for playing any time the library is open (we do pull the amps during other events to help share the space)

  • **NEW** Full electric keyboard
  • **NEW** Left-handed electric guitar
  • Electric Drum Kit
  • Yamaha PSR-EW400 Keyboard
  • Fender Precision Bass
  • Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar
  • Electro-Harmonix 22500 Looper Pedal
  • Fender Mustang GT100 Amp
  • Fender Rumble Studio 40 Bass Amp
  • Synth Library (available upon request)

Media Creation Equipment

Available for use any time the library is open - some available upon request as indicated

  • Akai MPK 225 Midi Keyboard Controller
  • Wacom Intuos Pro (M) Tablets with Stylus
  • Novation Circuit Tracks Groovebox & other synthesizers [available on request]

Resources

Comfort Cabinet 

  • Menstrual health products
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste & toothbrushes
  • Floss
  • Sunscreen & Lip balm

Snack Packs

  • Snack packs available every day (supplies refreshed on Fridays) for youth!

Zine & Art Supplies

  • Paper, scissors, paper punches
  • Pencils, Pens, Markers
  • Glue Sticks & Washi Tape
  • Old magazines / books to cut up

Sign Making Supplies

  • Posterboard
  • Poster Markers
  • Stick-on paper sign-holders

Homework Supplies

  • Paper, colored paper, cardstock
  • TI-84 Graphing Calculators
  • Charging Cables, Headphones & Earplugs
  • Index cards & post-its
  • Pens, pencils, markers
  • Brads, paperclips, staples, tape, glue sticks, hole punch

Teen Artist Galleries

Want to see your art on display in Teen Central? We have lots of ways for you to share your art!

  • Drop off your art at the Teen Central Desk -- our teen volunteers change out the art from your submissions each semester!
  • Add your small artwork to the Tiny Teen Art Gallery inside Teen Central (max 4x6")
  • Submit a photo/scan of your art for our digital art gallery with this form