The Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Kings Highway Library features work stations, cutting-edge technology and software, collaborative areas, job readiness training and a recording studio.
WHAT WE DO
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is more than just an interactive learning environment where teens can experiment with technology. It’s also a space to be creative, learn at your own pace, socialize with peers, meet professionals in the field of tech, and—through the Pathways program—acquire skills for college and careers.
Teens ages 13–18 are encouraged to use their imaginations to explore technology, create art, music, animations, 3D objects, jewelry, fashion creations and beyond.
Furthermore, Best Buy's collaboration with The Clubhouse Network will provide participants with access to a global network of youth in over 100 clubhouses in 20 countries, allowing them to share their projects with teens all over the world. To join, drop by the Center and ask to talk with a staff member.
MEET THE STAFF
Gail Grant, Best Buy Teen Tech Center Coordinator
In 2015, Gail became the Technology Training Supervisor for the Brooklyn Heights region, where she hosted the first Brooklyn Robotics League (BRL) competition, lead the Today’s Teens Tomorrows, Techies Committee, and facilitated T4 training for both teens and staff. Gail holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a specialty in counseling. In 2019, she became the Best Buy Teen Tech Center Coordinator for the Boys & Girls Club in Jersey City. Her passion for making a difference in the lives of youth lead her back to BPL in 2021 as Kings Highway Library’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center Coordinator.
Upcoming Events
Teen Time @ Midwood Library
Join us for Teen Time at Midwood Library! We may have free snacks! You can also bring your own snacks and your friends (or come alone and make some new friends!). We have a PS5, PS4, X-Box One, Nintendo Switch, and tons of board games! A great place to relax after school. All teens are welcome…
Teen Tech Time
Do you consider yourself a gamer?
Are you passionate about the virtual worlds?
Come join us in the wonderful world of video games at the Arlington Library Branch!! Make new friends, create new rivals and have fun in the process!!
Choose your preference between X Box,…
Librarian Let's Play BPL Gaming Stream
Librarian Let's Play is an interactive BPL Incubator gaming stream where I, the magical gaming librarian does a playthrough of a game I love and want to show you.
Join me as I play through various games that I love to play. Join the…
DevL.I.T.: Developing Literacy in Technology
Have you ever wondered what’s going on inside your phone? Or questioned how do video games get made? Then check out Dev L.I.T.!
Dev L.I.T. is a hands-on, experiential approach to learning computer science and engineering principles for ages 11-18. Over a series of workshops, covering…
Teen Time
Looking for a spot to spend time with your friends? Come to the Pacific Library for Teen Time. We have tons of video games for the PS5 and Switch, from Super Smash Bros to Just Dance! We also have crafts and snacks. Hope to see you there!
Teen Time @ Midwood Library
Join us for Teen Time at Midwood Library! We may have free snacks! You can also bring your own snacks and your friends (or come alone and make some new friends!). We have a PS5, PS4, X-Box One, Nintendo Switch, and tons of board games! A great place to relax after school. All teens are welcome…
Teen Tech Time
Do you want to explore new and old games? No time to make new friends? Join us at our Teen Tech Time program where you can play various PS5 or Switch games in a friendly, competitive environment, or just hang out.
Teen Tech Time
Play video games on our PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, XBox, and more! All teens (ages 12-18) are welcome.
Teen Tech Time
Play video games with your friends and make new friends.
Teen Tech Time
Come play the Switch or PS4 with us and other teens. We have fun competative games like Mario Kart and more!
Snacks will be provided while supplies last.
Teen Tech Center Hours
| Mon | CLOSED |
| Tue | 2 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Wed | 2 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Thu | 2 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Fri | 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Sat | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Sun | CLOSED |
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About the Best Buy Teen Tech Center
The Best Buy Foundation and the Joly Family Foundation provide grant funding for the Teen Tech Center with the goal of bringing youth new opportunities for creativity and expression—as well as collecting technology donations to power education and discovery. Support for the Best Buy Teen Tech Center is also provided by New York State Senator Simcha Felder and Earle Muroff. Wifi provided by Optimum by Altice.
