COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) is hosting After-School Experience Open Houses to share the many ways CML can support students after school. Click here for the open house schedule. Families can learn more about:
- Reading Buddies: One-on-one reading practice with an adult for students K-3.
- School Help: Academic supportforstudents K-12.
- Teens Create Open Studio: A space where teens can explore their creativity, craft unique projects, create music, and connect with friends (offered at select locations).
- After-School Snack: In partnership with the Children’s Hunger Alliance (offered at select locations).
- More: Click here to learn more about how CML strives to be an engaging after-school space for central Ohio students.
School Help starts on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The programoffers free academic support for K-12 students. They can stop in to get help with schoolwork or join in skill-building activities. Students will have access to computers and supplies with friendly staff and volunteers to guide them, plus access to free online research tools.
See below for specific hours at participating library locations. Service hours reflect differences in school dismissal times among the 10 districts CML serves (Canal Winchester Local, Columbus City, Dublin City, Gahanna-Jefferson Public, Groveport Madison Local, Hamilton Local, Hilliard City, New Albany-Plain Local, Reynoldsburg City and Whitehall City).
Visit columbuslibrary.org/school-help for details about the library’s after-school offerings.
SCHOOL HELP HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Friday: 3-6 p.m.
Main Library (grades 6-12 only) and Barnett, Canal Winchester, Franklinton, Hilltop, Martin Luther King, New Albany, Northside, Parsons, Whetstone, Whitehall branches
Monday-Thursday: 3:30-6:30 p.m. and Friday: 3-6 p.m.
Driving Park, Dublin, Gahanna, Hilliard, Linden, Marion-Franklin, Northern Lights, Shepard branches
Monday-Thursday: 4-7 p.m. and Friday: 3-6 p.m.
Karl Road, Reynoldsburg, Southeast branches
