Here's How to Use The Seattle Public Library's Student Success Services to Help Your K-12 Students This School Year
release date: September 12, 2019
The Seattle Public Library offers programs and services to help students of all ages succeed in school.
K-12 students can get help with their homework, and kids without homework can read and play learning enrichment games with trained tutors. Teens have the opportunity to get academic coaching and earn service-learning hours. Parents can drop by to meet librarians and volunteers at your local Library branch, and get a tour of the Library's student resources. Find out how the Library can help your student succeed!
STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS
Drop-in Homework Help - You can get Homework Help most days during the school year, except on holidays. Our volunteers can help K-12 students with English, math, social studies and science. Homework Help for children and teens is offered after school at the following locations:
- Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711.
- 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 - Use the Ask Us reference service to find information or get a question answered. Our chat service is available, and you can also email us or call 206-386-4636. You can find online resources for your studies on our Student Research page.
Learning Buddies: One-on-One Tutoring - Elementary students can 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 and schedules vary by location:
- Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711.
- Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908.
- NewHolly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., 206-386-1905.
- West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W., 206-684-7444. (math only)
Teen Service Learning - Teen Service Learning is a great way for you to help your community, develop skills for jobs and college, and earn service learning hours for high school. You'll learn about community needs and work on projects with other teens, then check in with librarians at least once a month. For more details, visit our Teen Service Learning Opportunities page.