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Homework Helpers

Homework Helpers are trained volunteers who give students one-on-one help finding the books and information they need to complete homework assignments in the library. Please review the schedule below, or just look for the green "The Homework Helper is IN" sign when you visit your library.

Hours, locations

May–June 2008

Central Library

• Sundays in May, 1–3 p.m.
• Tuesdays in May, 4–6 p.m.

Woodstock Library

• Wednesdays through June 11, 3:15–5:15 p.m.
• Wednesdays beginning June 18, 3–5 p.m.

 

Here are some other ways for kids and teens to get homework help at the library.

Teen Lounge & Homework Center

Use computers to access the Internet and do word processing; get homework help from trained staff and online tutors; or just do your homework and listen to music. For teens in grades 6–12. Teen Lounges are supported by The Library Foundation.

Belmont Library

• Tuesdays through June 17, 3:30–5:30 p.m. (except June 10)

Gregory Heights Library

• Thursdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. (except May 8 and June 12)

Hillsdale Library

• Thursdays through June 5, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

Holgate Library

• Wednesdays, 3:30–6 p.m. (except May 7 and June 4)

Hollywood Library

• Tuesdays through June 10, 3–5:30 p.m.

Midland Library

• Tuesday, May 6, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 27, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 3, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

North Portland Library

• Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
• Fridays, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

St. Johns Library

• Wednesdays, 2:45–5:45 p.m.

Homework Center

Explore thousands of links to librarian-reviewed sites on K–12 homework topics.

Tutor.com

With a library card, 4th–12th graders can connect to professional tutors online.