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• by A Child Grows
• November 10, 2020

Do you need Homework Help?

The Brooklyn Public Library Homework Help Program has offered homework assistance to NYC kids in all BPL locations (pre-pandemic) for 10+ years. Now this valuable program is now being offered virtually so that kids in grades K-8 and high school can get homework help from home. There is no charge for families to participate in the program.

The Virtual Homework Help program matches skilled, trained volunteers with local students who need help with school assignments. Kids in grades 1-8 (and high school upon request) can get help with math, reading, writing, and test prep, while students in grades K-8 can get help with math, reading, and writing. Upon request, assistance is offered in other subjects. Volunteers are on hand to help students one-on-one and in small groups on Zoom during after school sessions. 

You can get more info and register for homework help sessions here .

Volunteer to help with homework!

If you’re looking for ways to volunteer and help out with kids in your community, you can become an Afterschool Homework Helper. Just complete the online application to volunteer at the Brooklyn Public Library here . 

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