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Online Homework Help Offered Through Hartford Public Library

Live tutoring is available from 2-11 p.m. daily.

Press Release Desk, News Partner
(Hartford Public Library)

From the Hartford Public Library:

September 18, 2020

By Steve Scarpa

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Hartford Public Library is now offering free online homework tutoring for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

It’s called “Brainfuse: Help Now” and offers live online tutoring every day from 2:00 PM to 11:00 p.m. To login in, you need your library card number and a PIN, which is the last four digits of your library card.

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HelpNow’s features include:

  • Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
  • Skills-Building Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
  • Personalized eLearning Tools My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!
  • 24-Hour Writing Lab Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
  • Homework Send Question Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
  • Adult Learning Center Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!
  • Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support

This new offering is part of HPL’s continued efforts to coordinate with the Hartford Public Schools to address learning needs missed when students aren’t in school.

In addition to Brainfuse, the library has been offering virtual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programming. It has continued its successful storytime series and added “Dial-a-Story,” a 24-hour service where by calling 860-695-6288 children can hear a story in one of several languages.

“The library understands how difficult it has been for families during the pandemic to reach their educational goals. Moving forward we understand that some families need more support,” said Denise Martens, HPL’s youth and family services manager.

This press release was produced by the Hartford Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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