EDGE @ West Teen Center
Presented by MidPointe Library System
A welcoming space to connect, grow, and belong.
EDGE@West is an after-school teen center open to all high school students in grades 9–12. Hosted within the MidPointe Library West Chester Community Rooms, EDGE@West provides a safe, supportive environment where teens can build friendships, receive guidance from caring adults, and grow academically and personally.
At EDGE@West, every teen is valued, accepted, and encouraged to be themselves while reaching their potential.
What Teens Can Do at EDGE@West
Eat
- A free snack is offered daily along with free fresh fruit
Connect
- Make new friends and strengthen social skills
- Build positive relationships with trusted adult mentors
- Participate in teen-focused programs and group activities
- Access to free mental health counseling weekly
Hang Out
- Relax in a welcoming, teen-only space
- Video games, group activities, and time to unwind after school
Learn
- Homework help and academic support
- Access to onsite MidPointe Library resources
Serve
EDGE@West helps students complete community service hours by connecting them with local volunteer opportunities.
- Supervised service experiences
- Transportation provided through the EDGE Community Service Program when applicable
- Easy ways for teens to give back while building leadership skills
Why EDGE@West Matters
For some teens, EDGE@West is a safe place to go after school instead of being alone at home.
For others, it becomes a place of connection, confidence, and purpose.
EDGE@West is more than a place to hang out—it’s a community where teens are supported, encouraged, and empowered by adults who care deeply about their success.
Location & Hours
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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Open on school days and follows the Lakota Local Schools calendar
Join EDGE@West
EDGE@West is open to all high school students (grades 9–12), including students from any district and homeschoolers.
REGISTRATION FOR 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR WILL OPEN JULY 1ST
How to enroll:
- The digital student registration form for the 2026-27 academic year needs to be completed prior to their second visit. Note: Teens may visit EDGE one time before completed forms are required.
- Each parent/guardian must acknowledge they read the EDGE Code of Conduct.
For any parent/guardian who consents to allow their teen to receive counseling services must fill out this additional digital Consent for Treatment form.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no annual fee. Students have unlimited access during open hours. Because community service is a core value of EDGE, teens are asked to complete 5 hours of student service during the school year—either in the center or through community service opportunities.
No. Some students attend daily, others come occasionally. EDGE is here when you need it.
Teens may attend once by providing emergency contact information. After the first visit, registration paperwork is required to ensure safety and program support.
Yes. Students may temporarily check out and return. Parents/guardians set expectations, and staff enforce check-in/check-out procedures.
Yes, students are offered one free snack item daily. Free healthy snacks, like fresh fruit, are often available, and students may earn snacks through program participation.
Yes. Parents may check in at the front desk and will be escorted inside when picking up their teen.