Best Buy Teen Tech Center
About the Best Buy Teen Tech Center
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is an interest-based learning environment for teens to experiment and master various new technologies with help from their peers and adult mentors. They can then share their work with other teens across the globe through The Clubhouse Network.
The center is equipped with technology and multimedia tools that can be used for music and video production, interactive programming, graphic design, and more.
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is designed to be a safe, comfortable, and engaging space for teens. Membership is limited to youth ages 13 – 18. Members must complete a membership application and get signed permission from a parent or legal guardian in order to participate.
Mentorship
Adult mentors in the Best Buy Teen Tech Center support youth members in pursuing their interests. Interested adults can inquire about the application process by emailing bbttc@nolalibrary.org.
Events
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is open to all ages on the 1st Tuesday of every month. We waive the age restriction for community members to check out what the Best Buy Teen Tech Center has to offer. There will be some restrictions on supplies and technology. Learn more about our Community Day Events.
The Clubhouse Network
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center at the New Orleans Public Library is made possible by grant funds from Best Buy and The Clubhouse Network, a collaboration with the MIT Media Lab.
For more information, follow us on Instagram, visit during open hours, or email us at bbttc@nolalibrary.org.
Location
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is located near the Teen Zone on the second floor of the Main Library. 219 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112.
Hours
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Thursday : 1pm – 5:30pm
Friday – Saturday: 12pm – 4:30pm
Features
- 12 PCs
- 6 Macs
- Access to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
- DSLR Cameras
- Music Studio
- Electric Guitar and Bass
- Rode Podcasting Console
- Green Screen
- 3D Printers
- Sewing Machine
- Canon Large Format Printer
- Glowforge Laser Cutter
- Graphtec Vinyl Cutter
- Oculus Quests for VR
- Wacom Drawing Tablets
- iPads
- Heat Press
- Cricut
- Laminator
- Synthesizer
- Akai MPC One
