Homework Help

Many Alameda County Library branches provide Homework Centers where volunteers help students with homework during after-school hours. The Castro Valley, Dublin, Newark, San Lorenzo and Union City libraries have Homework Centers.

Generally, the Centers are open from 3:30 to 5:30 Monday through Thursday. The hours vary slightly by branch. Math is the most frequently requested subject. Most of the students seeking help are in elementary and middle school, although in most locations help is also available for high school students. For further information, contact your local branch library.

Online Resources

Homework Help Web Sites for Kids - A collection of online encyclopedias (you'll need your library card) and free web sites for topics often assigned in grades 3 - 8.

Homework Help Web Sites for Teens - Large searchable collections of Magazine and Newspaper Articles as well as many databases (library card required) designed for students including Student Resource Center, Opposing Viewpoints, and Facts on File Science Online. Also includes collections of web sites for local school assignments.