A new youth center is now open at 329 Main St. in Addison.

The Addison Youth Center is a free after-school gathering place for youth 13 to 18 years old in the greater Addison area, offering tutoring, workshops and events. It is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. each day.

The organization is student-led, guided by a program director, overseen by a board, and powered by local churches.