Birmingham Public Library: Central Library Youth Department Kicks Off A New, Free Tutoring Service This Saturday, October 16

Press release from Birmingham Public Library:

Cheyenne Trujillo

October 15, 2021

By Cheyenne Trujillo | Public Relations Parents and guardians, reclaim your afternoons and weekends because the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) is here to help your children with their homework! Central Branch Library’s Youth Department is launching a new, free tutoring service starting this Saturday, October 16.  This new program will be held every Saturday from 12:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Central Library in the Youth Department. First through third-grade students can get help in math and reading only. Spots are limited, so please call 205-226-3655 or email cenyouth@cobpl.org to inquire about availability.

• What: Weekend math and reading tutoring sessions
• When: Every Saturday starting Saturday, October 16 from 12:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
• Where: Central Library Youth Department, 2100 Park Pl, Birmingham, AL 35203 
• Details: FREE tutoring for first through third-grade students focused only on math and reading. Call 205-226-3655 or email cenyouth@cobpl.org to inquire about availability.

On top of this new program, the BPL already has several other well-established homework help services. But if your student needs help outside of these times, HomeworkAlabama.org might be the best option for you.  Can't see the table below? Click here to view the original story. The BPL provides free online tutoring through HomeworkAlabama.org. This program offers tutoring in most subjects, and tutors are available daily from 10:00 a.m.—11:00 p.m., allowing flexibility in your schedule. You can even drop off essays for detailed reviews, review recordings and transcripts of your past sessions, and save your favorite tutors and set up future sessions.  If you have more questions, contact your local BPL librarian for more detailed information.

• What: Daily online tutoring sessions 
• When: Tutors are available every day from 10:00 a.m.—11:00 p.m.
• Where: From the comfort of your own computer, mobile phone, tablet, or BPL computer
• Details: FREE online tutoring available daily from 10:00 a.m.—11:00 p.m. in most subjects through HomeworkAlabama.org. Talk with your local BPL librarian to find out more information or visit our website.

The BPL is happy to provide the community with tutoring services like these for free.Over this past summer, the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham awarded the BPL with a $16,000 grant to fund the Literacy Leaders Tutoring Services.Can't see the table below? Click here to view the original story.This program offered free math and reading assistance to all second and third-grade students at five BPL locations for four weeks, spanning from June to July 2021.   Central, Avondale, Five Points West, North Birmingham, and Springville Road libraries had assigned certified teachers to their respective library to oversee the program.  Literacy Leaders (high school junior or senior students, or a college student) assisted with tutoring while the teachers ensured the quality of each session and offered training to the program's staff. The grant and tutoring program were created to address learning deficits furthered by the COVID-19 pandemic. BPL's Interim Director Janine Langston also emphasized the connections that tutors could make with the young students and professionals in the program, creating opportunities for mentoring.   “Mentoring is an important component of this program as it sets up strong relationships between students and their tutors which is a factor for student’s success,” said Janine Langston.  Make sure to check out the BPL calendar to see more upcoming events. Stay up to date with all library news by following the BPL on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and the Jefferson County Library Cooperative on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 

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