The Seattle Public Library's Free Homework Help Starts the Week of Sept. 16 at Nine Locations
release date: September 12, 2024
Do you know a child or teen who can use academic support this year? Starting the week of Sept. 16, The Seattle Public Library’s free afterschool K-12 tutoring program, Homework Help (spl.org/HomeworkHelp), will be available at nine branches: the Broadview, Columbia, Douglass-Truth, High Point, Lake City, NewHolly, Northgate, Rainier Beach and South Park branches.
Because Homework Help is a drop-in program, students can show up any day to receive help, and they do not need to have a Library card to attend. Snacks are provided at every Homework Help session, courtesy of The Seattle Public Library Foundation and the Hunger Intervention Program.
Trained volunteer tutors work with students individually and in small groups on any subject. Students without homework can read and play learning enrichment games with tutors. High school students can get help with not just academic subjects but with other priorities, such as college essays.
In surveys, 70% of Homework Help students report having a better understanding of their homework assignments because of Homework Help, and 60% report better grades. Comments from participants also highlight the benefits of Homework Help. As one mother said, “Homework Help provides my two sons a great space to learn and be curious.”
Homework Help is not offered on days when Seattle Public Schools are not in session.
WHEN AND WHERE TO FIND HOMEWORK HELP
- Broadview Branch: 12755 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-7519
- Tuesdays, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Columbia Branch: 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908
- Mondays, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Douglass-Truth Branch: 2300 E. Yesler Way, 206-684-4704
- Tuesdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- High Point Branch: 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454
- Monday, 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- Tuesdays, from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- Wednesdays, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Lake City Branch: 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518
- Tuesdays, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Thursdays, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- NewHolly Branch: 7058 32nd Ave. S., 206-386-1905
- Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Northgate Branch: 10548 Fifth Ave. N.E., 206-386-1980
- Mondays, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- Tuesdays, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- Rainier Beach Branch: 9125 Rainier Ave S., 206-386-1906
- Mondays, from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- South Park Branch: 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688
- Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL TUTORING AND OTHER RESOURCES
The Library also offers virtual one-on-one tutoring through Tutor.com seven days a week in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Students in Seattle can sign in to Tutor.com with a Library card or Library Link number and PIN (www.spl.org/LibraryLink). Find more about the Tutor.com schedule and information at www.spl.org/VirtualTutoring
The Library offers dozens of other resources and services for students at www.spl.org/StudentSuccess.
MORE INFORMATION
The Library believes that the power of knowledge improves people's lives. We promote literacy and a love of reading as we bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community.
Contact the Library’s Ask Us service by phone at 206-386-4636 or by email or chat at www.spl.org/Ask. Staff are ready to answer questions and direct you to helpful resources and information.