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 Tech Time
Welcome all teens and tweens! Come chill out with some free snacks, video games, board games, and good vibes. We have a PS4, Nintendo Switch, and tons of board games!
Ages: 6th - 12th grade
Lo-fi Hip-hop Study Hall
Get work done listening to chill, lo-fi beats. We meet every Friday. Snacks provided.
Teen Tech Time
Join us at the Saratoga Library for a fun filled afternoon of video gaming and Board Games. Consoles include: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5.
Teen Tech Time
Join us for video games every Friday! we welcome all teens, with experience gaming. We use the Nintendo Switch, PS4 and the PS5 game consoles. Play dominoes, UNO and Jenga while listening to great music! The program takes place in the basement auditorium.
Teen Gaming Hour
Relax, destress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!
Teen Tech Time
Join us for a wide variety of games on the Switch, WiiU, and PS4. Have fun with your friends or come make new ones!
Teen Tech Time: VR Gaming
Come try out Playstation VR at Walt Whitman.
Librarian Let's Play BPL Gaming Stream
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Join me as I play through various games that I love to play. Join the…
Teen Time
Looking for a spot to spend time with your friends? Come to the Pacific Library for Teen Tech Time. We have tons of video games for the PS5 and Switch, from Super Smash Bros to Just Dance! We hope to see you there!
Teen Tech Time
Come play video games at the library! We've got Nintendo Switch, PS5, iPads, or you can just come and hangout!
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 |
Become a mentor!
Interested in becoming a Clubhouse Mentor? Please click here to apply
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.
