The Seattle Public Library Offers Student Success Services for K-12 Students
release date: September 25, 2017
The Seattle Public Library helps students of all ages succeed in school. The Library offers academic coaching, one-on-one tutoring, math and reading skill-building games and activities, service learning credits, college prep and more. New this year, help is now offered at the Greenwood Branch and Bitter Lake Community Center. Find out more information at the Student Success pages for children and teens.
Library events and programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS
Drop-in Homework Help
Homework Help volunteers support students' academic success by helping them develop reading and math skills, understand homework assignments and prepare for college. Volunteers coach students in all academic subjects; this could include reading, skill building games and may also specialize in college-prep subjects.
Homework Help for children and teens is offered after school at the following locations:
Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711.
Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave. N., Teen Room, 206-684-7524.
Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-7519.
Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908.
Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, 206-684-4704.
Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086.
High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454.
Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518.
NewHolly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., 206-386-1905.
Northgate Branch, 10548 Fifth Ave. N.E., 206-386-1980.
Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave S., 206-386-1906.
South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688.
Online Help
Students may also use the Ask a Librarian reference service to find information or get a question answered. The service is available 24 hours a day. Students can also access online resources from the Library's website for teens and children.
Learning Buddies: One-on-One Tutoring
Elementary students read with a high school mentor and play math and reading skill-building games. This is a first-come, first-served, drop-in program. Each session lasts one hour. The program is available at these branches - please note: schedules vary by location.
Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711.
Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908.
Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, 206-684-4704.
NewHolly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., 206-386-1905.
West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W., 206-684-7444. (math only)
VOLUNTEER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
The Library is seeking additional volunteers who can assist students with their homework. There are openings at the Beacon Hill, Columbia and High Point branches. Contact volunteer@spl.org to request an application.