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Welcome to the Studio: Teen Arts Underground

What is it? / Where is it? / How can I get in? / What's down in the Studio?


What is it?
The Studio: Teen Arts Underground is a space for teens ages 13-18 to create digital, literary and visual arts using professional grade software. Teenagers who are interested in digital photography, videography, graphic arts, creative writing, web design and music will find excellent equipment and software to use, free of charge.

Where is it?
The Studio is located in the lower level of the George W. Hawkes Central Library, next to the Young Adult fiction area.

101 E Abram St.
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 459-6900

Click here for more information on the Central Library's location and hours.

Regular Studio Hours are:
Monday 3-9 p.m.
Tuesday 3-9 p.m.
Wednesday 3-9 p.m.
Thursday 3-9 p.m.
Friday 3-6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday 2-6 p.m. 
This is the school year schedule.

How can I get in?
You will need to become a Studio Member to use the Studio.  You can become a member the first time you come.  Just make sure you bring your personal library card and a form of photo identification, such as a driver's license or school ID (or the parent/guardian attached to your card with his/her photo identification).  Once your membership is created you only have to tell the Studio worker your name to gain access to the area and equipment. Remember to always bring your library card in order to log-in to the computers.


What's down in the Underground?
A double-screened Mac G5 station, a double-screened Dell station, 10 Dell laptops, noise-reducing headphones, a scanner, a Nikon D40x digital camera, a big screen TV and so much more!  We also have magazines, board games, and (at times) a Wii or Playstation 2 available.   Want more details on software and equipment?  Click here!
Click here to get more specific information on software and equipment.

Find out how to become a Studio Volunteer or a Gallery Staff Member!

For more information, contact the Central Library at 817-495-6900 and ask for the Studio.