School Help
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K-12 students: Get free after-school help with your schoolwork in our School Help Centers.
School Help Centers open Monday, Aug. 19.
Hours vary by location, so choose your location below for more information.
Temporary Location
3227 E. Livingston Ave.
Monday-Friday: 3-6 p.m.
115 Franklin St.
Monday-Thursday: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
1422 E. Livingston Ave.
Monday-Thursday: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
75 N. High St.
Monday-Friday: 3-6 p.m.
1061 W. Town St.
Monday-Friday: 3-6 p.m.
310 Granville St.
Monday-Thursday: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
4500 Hickory Chase Way
Monday-Thursday: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
511 S. Hague Ave.
Monday-Friday: 3-6 p.m.
5590 Karl Rd.
Monday - Thursday: 4-7 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
Temporary Location
1990 Jefferson Ave.
Monday-Thursday: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
96 S. Grant Ave.
Main Library’s Teen Learning Lab (second floor) offers school help for students in grades 6-12.
Monday-Friday: 3-6 p.m.
2740 Lockbourne Rd.
Monday-Thursday: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
1467 E. Long St.
Monday-Friday: 3-6 p.m.
200 Market St.
Monday-Friday: 3-6 p.m.
4093 Cleveland Ave.
Monday-Thursday: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
1423 N. High St.
Monday-Friday: 3-6 p.m.
1113 Parsons Ave.
Monday-Thursday: 4-7 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
1402 Brice Rd.
Monday-Thursday: 4-7 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
850 N. Nelson Rd.
Monday-Thursday: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
3540 S. High St.
Monday-Thursday: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
3980 S. Hamilton Rd.
Monday-Thursday: 4-7 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
3909 N. High St.
Monday-Thursday: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
4445 E. Broad St.
Monday-Friday: 3-6 p.m.
K-3 students: Be a better reader with Reading Buddies.
Enjoy fun reading activities with a buddy.
Reading Buddies is on a break until our summer session begins on June 3.
Check out our Events page for programs during the break.
Note: Northside Branch will continue to offer Reading Buddies during this time.
Hours vary by location, so choose your location below for more information.
Temporary Location
3227 E. Livingston Ave.
Reading Buddies
Monday & Wednesday: 4-5:30 p.m.
115 Franklin St.
Reading Buddies
Tuesday & Wednesday: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
1422 E. Livingston Ave.
Reading Buddies
Tuesday & Thursday: 5-6:30 p.m.
75 N. High St.
Reading Buddies
Monday & Wednesday: 4-5 p.m.
1061 W. Town St.
Reading Buddies
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
310 Granville St.
Reading Buddies
Tuesday & Wednesday: 3:30-5 p.m.
4500 Hickory Chase Way
Reading Buddies
Tuesday & Thursday: 4-5 p.m.
Saturday: 3-4 p.m.
511 S. Hague Ave.
Reading Buddies
Monday & Wednesday: 4-5:30 p.m.
5590 Karl Rd.
Reading Buddies
Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30-6 p.m.
Temporary Location
1990 Jefferson Ave.
Reading Buddies
Monday & Wednesday: 4:30-6 p.m.
96 S. Grant Ave.
Virtual Reading Buddies
Monday-Thursday: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
2740 Lockbourne Rd.
Reading Buddies
Monday & Thursday: 4-5:30 p.m.
1467 E. Long St.
Reading Buddies
Wednesday & Thursday: 4-5:30 p.m.
200 Market St.
Reading Buddies
Wednesday & Thursday: 4-5:30 p.m.
4093 Cleveland Ave.
Reading Buddies
Tuesday & Thursday: 4-5:30 p.m.
1423 N. High St.
Reading Buddies
Tuesday-Thursday: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
1113 Parsons Ave.
Reading Buddies
Monday & Thursday: 4:30-6 p.m.
1402 Brice Rd.
Reading Buddies
Monday & Wednesday: 4-5:30 p.m.
850 N. Nelson Rd.
Reading Buddies
Monday & Tuesday: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 4-5:30 p.m.
3540 S. High St.
Reading Buddies
Monday & Wednesday: 4:30-6 p.m.
3980 S. Hamilton Rd.
Reading Buddies
Monday & Wednesday: 5-6:30 p.m.
3909 N. High St.
Reading Buddies
Monday & Tuesday: 4-5 p.m.
Saturday: 2-3 p.m.
4445 E. Broad St.
Reading Buddies
Monday & Wednesday: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
K-3 students: Get extra reading practice with virtual Reading Buddies
Monday through Thursday from 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Text Us
Send us a text at (614) 810-4457
Ask Us
Type a question in the box below.
Just ask one of our specialists:
“I want someone to read with me.”
And we’ll take it from there.
For Evening Homework Help
HelpNow offers study tools and test preparation.
24-hour online support for students.
Online Tutors are available
Monday-Friday, 2-11 p.m.
Having trouble using HelpNow?
Watch our tutorial.
Practice Reading at Home
Watch the videos below to learn how to build reading skills. Print off the worksheets and try it at home!
(Worksheets are also available at any Columbus Metropolitan Library location)
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We have digital tools to help students with their schoolwork.
Need help? Learn how to use many of our digital resources and research tools by viewing these online tutorials.