Teens: Teen Central

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Teen Central

pink wavy chairs and musical instruments

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.

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* Spring 2025: 6 Music Lab Macs with MIDI keyboards
  • Full electric keyboard
  • 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]

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

Resources

Comfort Cabinet 

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

 

Snack Packs

  • Update: May 2025 - the Central Texas Food Bank has had to pause it's Snack Pack program for the summer due to depleted resources. They hope to bring it back for the fall and the start of the school year. 
  • In the meantime, the Library provides snacks at all our free teen programs at Teen Central, so come visit a program and get a snack.

 

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