Safe and Fun Hangout Spots for Teens in Brooklyn

By NYMetroParents Staff March 10, 2011

Teen Time at the Brooklyn Public Library

Hang out and enjoy books, games, and music with fellow teens. FREE.

Central Library: Select Tuesdays at 4pm. 10 Grand Army Plaza. 718-230-2100.

Kings Highway Library: Wednesdays at 3:30pm (no session March 9). 2115 Ocean Avenue. 718-375-3037.

New Utrecht Library: Thursdays at 4pm. (no session March 10). 1743 86th Street. 718-236-4086.

Paerdegat Library: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4pm. 850 E. 59th Street. 718-241-3994.

Sunset Park Library: Fridays at 3:30pm (for ages 11-17). 5108 4th Avenue. 718-567-2806.

For more locations, visit www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org.

Jewish Community House (JCH) of Bensonhurst's Zehut Teen Center

A community center where teens can just "chill" or participate in meaningful activities like community service opportunities, college prep, discussion groups, and various interest clubs. 7802 Bay Parkway. 718-331-6800, ext. 184.

Teen Center at Shorefront YM-YWHA of Brighton-Manhattan Beach

Teens can hang out in the Teen Lounge (6-9pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, open basketball 9-10pm; 2-6pm Sundays), with video games and TV, music, games, and snacks. They can also join a teen club (or start their own), participate in a leadership program, sign up for tutoring, and more. 3300 Coney Island Avenue. 718-646-1444, ext. 321.

YMCA Teen Centers

Teens are supervised in a safe, fun, and engaging environment that encourages social maturation, while they choose from a variety of activities like recreational sports, fundraisers, and a variety of skill-building workshops. FREE.

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA: Open Fridays, 5-9pm. 1121 Bedford Avenue. 718-789-1497.

Flatbush YMCA: Open Fridays, 4-9pm. 1401 Flatbush Avenue. 718-469-8100.

North Brooklyn YMCA: Open 7-10pm Saturdays, 5:30-6:15pm Mondays and Wednesdays. 570 Jamaica Avenue. 718-277-1600.

For more YMCA programs, visit www.ymcanyc.org.

Also see: More teen resources in the New York metro area

Decoding the Teenage Brain: One Mom's Personal Essay

Our After-School Activities Guide

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