Homework Assistance Programs offered at King County Library System
Offers homework assistance through a designated website, live chat help, live homework help using online classroom plug-in and in-library tutor service. In-library tutoring is available at library branches throughout King County.
KCLS offers homework assistance in several ways.
Study Zone: Volunteer tutors provide free homework help at KCLS libraries.
Students in grades K-12 can drop in any time during Study Zone hours to study, do homework and get help with questions.
https://kcls.org/study-zone/ Brainfuse Live Homework Help: A professional tutor will provide up to 20 minutes of specialized help with math, science, English and social studies homework through a downloaded online classroom plug-in. Available in English or Spanish.
https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/ Homework Help Pages: These websites offer links to high quality information on the Internet and are organized by subject.
www.kcls.org/homework Ask KCLS: Live Chat Help service is staffed by professional librarians who are available 24 hours daily.
Answers questions within a 20-minute time frame.
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Homework Help Programs
Be Great: Graduate offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue at Teen Excellence Center
Offers a dropout prevention program serving Bellevue youth in grades 6-12 who are at risk of dropping out.
Offers tutoring, mentoring, and case management to ensure youth may succeed academically.
Works with teens in grades 6-12 throughout the school year and summer months to address academic achievement. Program also offers one-on-one case management and assistance to identify and break down barriers for specific youth struggling in school.
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Dropout Prevention
Homework Help Programs
Educational Support offered by Catholic Community Services' Youth Tutoring Program at NewHolly
Offers an after-school tutoring and enrichment program for elementary, middle and high school students who live in six low and mixed income housing communities in Seattle.
Provides after-school educational tutoring and enrichment programming for residents of six low- and mixed-income housing communities in Seattle.
The program includes reading, academic skill building and homework help in structured one-to-one tutoring sessions. Tutoring centers are staffed by education professionals and volunteers.
Tutoring is available onsite for students who need academic assistance and are living in one of the six participating housing communities. Call for more specific site location information.
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Education and Development Programs offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of King County's Southwest Branch
Drop-in center offers homework help, tutoring, computer access and substance use disorder avoidance education.
Coordinates a variety of programs to educate and develop youth and their skills.
- Power Hour: A homework help and tutoring program which offers separate sessions for grades 1-6 and 7-12.
- BE GREAT Graduate: Program for high school students. Provides 1:1 mentoring to those enrolled, assisting them on getting their homework finished on time, tracking grades for each of their classes, addressing school absences, and assisting with college applications, etc. Partners with local high schools.
- Club Read: 2nd and 3rd graders who need assistance in learning to read are matched with teen reading coaches for an 8-week program that runs three times per year.
- Smart Kids: For grades 1-5; assists youth with developing skills and knowledge to avoid alcohol and other drugs.
Computer access and basic computer skills tutoring is available.
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Public Access Computers/Tools
Homework Help Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Personal Education and Development offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of King County in Ballard
Offers educational support services through homework help and computer lab programs.
Adult volunteers through "Power Hour" assist youth with homework completion. Members have the opportunity to use computers at the Wilson Computer Lab for leisure and educational enhancement.
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Public Access Computers/Tools
Homework Help Programs
Child Care offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of King County in Ballard at Coe Elementary School
Provides before- and after-school child care programs for children in grades K-8. Offers homework help, quiet activities, snacks, art projects, gym games, computer time and game room activities. Also offers a Pre-K program for ages 3-5.
Provides before- and after-school child care programs. Before-school program offers time for fun with friends, homework help, quiet activities, art projects, gym games, and game room activities. A light breakfast and afternoon snack are offered daily. The after-school program combines children by grade with a trained counselor. Together they participate in age-appropriate activities and field trips. Vacation child care is available for winter, spring and summer breaks. Also offers a Pre-K program for youth ages 4-5, located at the main Ballard Boys & Girls Club location. Clients are transported to and from school in conjunction with before- and after-school care; transportation is also provided for field trips.
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Community Based Preschools
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Recreational Activities/Sports
Extended Child Care
Homework Help Programs
After School Program offered by The Salvation Army Eastside Corps Community Center
Provides an after school program for Bellevue area students with free pick up from select elementary schools. Includes homework help and activities. Also offers summer camps.
After school youth programs combine developmental learning, mentorship, and team building. These programs provide a place for kids to play, do homework, and pursue extracurricular goals. This includes activities such as field trips, hiking, gym, volleyball, carts, obstacle courses, youth game room, and food. Also offer homework help for youth in grades 1-7.
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Youth Enrichment Programs
Day Camps
Homework Help Programs
Child Care and Pre-K offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of King County in Ballard
Provides before- and after-school child care programs for children in grades K-8. Offers homework help, quiet activities, snacks, art projects, gym games, computer time and game room activities. Also offers a Pre-K program for ages 3-5.
Provides before- and after-school child care programs. Before-school program offers time for fun with friends, homework help, quiet activities, art projects, gym games, and game room activities. A light breakfast and afternoon snack are offered daily. The after-school program combines children by grade with a trained counselor. Together they participate in age-appropriate activities and field trips. Vacation child care is available for winter, spring and summer breaks. Also offers a Pre-K program for youth ages 4-5, located at the main Ballard Boys & Girls Club location. Clients are transported to and from school in conjunction with before- and after-school care; transportation is also provided for field trips.
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Arts and Crafts Instruction
Recreational Activities/Sports
Community Based Preschools
Homework Help Programs
Extended Child Care
After School Program offered by Puget Sound Education Service District at East Hill Elementary School
Provides before and after school and summer programs to students who attend at the school site. Offers academic support and hands on learning.
Provides before and after school and summer programs to students who attend at the school site. Offers academic support and hands on learning.
Collaborates with schools and community based partners to provide opportunities for students and families.
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Remedial Mathematics
Homework Help Programs
After School Program offered by Puget Sound Education Service District at Mill Creek Middle School
Provides before and after school and summer programs to students who attend at the school site. Offers academic support and hands on learning.
Provides before and after school and summer programs to students who attend at the school site. Offers academic support and hands on learning.
Collaborates with schools and community based partners to provide opportunities for students and families.
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Remedial Mathematics
Homework Help Programs
After School Program offered by Puget Sound Education Service District at Springbrook Elementary School
Provides before and after school and summer programs to students who attend at the school site. Offers academic support and hands on learning.
Provides before and after school and summer programs to students who attend at the school site. Offers academic support and hands on learning.
Collaborates with schools and community based partners to provide opportunities for students and families.
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Homework Help Programs
Remedial Mathematics
After School Program offered by Kent Youth and Family Services at Birch Creek Youth Center
Provides activities, trips, and educational programs for youth at public housing sites.
The After School Program provides year-round enriching activities designed to support youth in their academic, social-emotional, and life skills development. Offers a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can thrive academically through personalized assistance, targeted literacy development, diverse enrichment activities, and access to technology.
Beyond academics, the program promotes social-emotional well-being and life skills through a variety of recreational indoor and outdoor activities, including amateur sports teams such as basketball, flag football, and soccer. These team-based sports provide opportunities for youth to build teamwork, leadership, and resilience while staying active and engaged. Additionally, field trips and enrichment groups further support personal growth and foster a sense of community and belonging.
During the summer, the Summer Splash program combats the "summer slide" by reinforcing literacy and math skills to help students maintain and improve their academic performance. Also partners with the Kent School District to provide free summer lunches for youth under 18 at all three program locations.
The program operates at three King County Housing Authority sites. Each community recreation center features computer labs, activity rooms, teen spaces, and a variety of recreational and educational programming to create a well-rounded experience. Students also receive healthy snacks to stay energized and focused.
The program focuses on key life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and resilience, while fostering both soft and durable skills. With the guidance of positive adult role models, youth are empowered to overcome challenges, build confidence, and succeed academically and personally.
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Life Skills Education
Field Trips/Excursions
Homework Help Programs
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Recreational Activities/Sports
New Futures offered at Southwest Youth & Family Services
Provides site-based literacy, academic support and family advocacy after school and in the summer for three Highline-area apartment complexes operated by King County Housing Authority: Arbor Heights: (206) 244-0533 Windsor Heights: (206) 901-0180 Woodridge Park: (206) 246-1980 Coronado (206)244 6300.
Provides site-based literacy, academic support and family advocacy for three Highline-area apartment complexes operated by King County Housing Authority.
Services include Kaleidoscope Play and Learn groups, after-school programming and summer programming.
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Extended Child Care
Homework Help Programs
College/University Entrance Support
Home Based Parenting Education
Day Camps
After School Program offered by Kent Youth and Family Services at Cascade Youth Center
Provides activities, trips, and educational programs for youth at public housing sites.
The After School Program provides year-round enriching activities designed to support youth in their academic, social-emotional, and life skills development. Offers a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can thrive academically through personalized assistance, targeted literacy development, diverse enrichment activities, and access to technology.
Beyond academics, the program promotes social-emotional well-being and life skills through a variety of recreational indoor and outdoor activities, including amateur sports teams such as basketball, flag football, and soccer. These team-based sports provide opportunities for youth to build teamwork, leadership, and resilience while staying active and engaged. Additionally, field trips and enrichment groups further support personal growth and foster a sense of community and belonging.
During the summer, the Summer Splash program combats the "summer slide" by reinforcing literacy and math skills to help students maintain and improve their academic performance. Also partners with the Kent School District to provide free summer lunches for youth under 18 at all three program locations.
The program operates at three King County Housing Authority sites. Each community recreation center features computer labs, activity rooms, teen spaces, and a variety of recreational and educational programming to create a well-rounded experience. Students also receive healthy snacks to stay energized and focused.
The program focuses on key life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and resilience, while fostering both soft and durable skills. With the guidance of positive adult role models, youth are empowered to overcome challenges, build confidence, and succeed academically and personally.
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Field Trips/Excursions
Recreational Activities/Sports
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Life Skills Education
Homework Help Programs
Youth Services offered at East African Community Services
Offers after-school homework assistance and enrichment programming, MathCode+Robotics and S.T.E.M. exposure program,
Summer programming includes academic enrichment materials, sports and cultural activities.
Offers culturally-competent programs which include:
- K-12 after school program including homework help, art, culture, field trips and physical activities.
- A K-8 summer program.
- 6-8th grade MathCode+Robotics, math improvement and S. T. E. M. exposure program.
- Strong Girls, Powerful Leaders mentorship program
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Recreational Activities/Sports
Homework Help Programs
Extended Child Care
Site Based Extended Learning Projects offered by Communities of Rooted Brilliance at Rainier Beach High School
Offers a year-long after-school academic programs to newly arrived refugee and immigrant youth in grades 9-12 attending Rainier Beach High School. Also conducts activities to pursue college and career planning.
Works in partnership with Kent Meridian and Rainier Beach High Schools to offer year-long after-school academic programs to all newly arrived refugee youth in high school. Classroom Assistants and students meet weekly to complete homework assignments, tackle the senior research project, and complete important college application paperwork, such as the FAFSA. Time is divided into classroom instruction, individual and group work, mentorship, educational workshops, and access to scholastic resources.
Both sites feature Classroom Assistants who focus on assisting students as they participate in academic activities to improve their reading and writing skills and increase their knowledge of college and career readiness. The program strives to provide the information, resources, and access to opportunities to meet and exceed grade level standards, while completing high school graduation and college application milestones in order to graduate on time and with plans to pursue post-secondary education.
Also provides opportunities for students to participate in civic and community engagement projects to build their leadership skills as well as to complete service learning requirements for graduation.
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After School Programs offered by Launch at Maple Elementary
Provides after school programs for children in grades K-5 and full-time enrichment programs during school breaks.
Provides after-school programs for children in grades K-5 and full-time enrichment programs during school breaks.
Programs include academic enrichment, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, outdoor play and other activities geared toward students' social-emotional and academic skills.
During school breaks, full day care is offered.
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Youth Enrichment Programs
Extended Child Care
Homework Help Programs
Subject Tutoring
After School Programs offered by Launch at Highland Park Elementary
Provides after-school programs for children in grades K-5 and full-time enrichment programs during school breaks.
Provides after-school programs for children in grades K-5 and full-time enrichment programs during school breaks.
Programs include academic enrichment, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, outdoor play and other activities geared toward students' social-emotional and academic skills.
During school breaks, full day care is offered.
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Extended Child Care
Subject Tutoring
Youth Enrichment Programs
Homework Help Programs
Elementary After-School Program offered by Refugee Women's Alliance at Maple Elementary
Provides academic support for Somali and Spanish speaking elementary students and their families attending Kimball or Maple Elementary School.
Provides academic support for Somali and Spanish speaking families and their elementary students at Kimball Elementary and Maple Elementary School.
Twice a week, students receive academic support and literacy instruction from trained professionals and skilled volunteers.
Families of the students work with culturally-specific case managers to learn about the American school system and best practices for supporting their students.
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Refugee Resettlement Services
Homework Help Programs
Project Learn offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue at Eastside Terrace Clubhouse
Provides a before and after school program for students in grades K-5 that reinforces the skills and knowledge young people learn throughout the school day. Offers homework help, tutoring, fine art and digital art instruction, and fitness activities.
Enhances the skills and knowledge young people learn at school through high-yield learning activities. Delivers innovative and inspiring programs focused on BGCB's three outcome areas: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship.
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Homework Help Programs
Youth Enrichment Programs
Arts and Crafts Instruction
After-School Program offered at Atlantic Street Center's Youth and Family Center
Offers an after school homework help and tutoring program as well as coordinates service learning projects and leadership development activities for youth ages 10-24 who live in Seattle.
We offer a diverse schedule of in-school and after-school programming designed to support the social and emotional development of our young participants, as well as their educational growth. From academic support to programming that strengthens positive identity and awareness, our programs help our youth reach their full potential. After-School is held throughout the school year.
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Youth Community Service Programs
Subject Tutoring
Leadership Development
Community Involvement Programs
Youth Violence Prevention
Homework Help Programs
After School and Summer Programs offered by Horn of Africa Services at New Holly
Provides an after-school program for East African refugee and immigrant students living in the Seattle area. Offers homework help, tutoring, support and mentorship, and youth-led interest groups. Also offers a summer program and zoom meetings.
Provides an after-school program for East African refugee and immigrant students living in the Greater Seattle area.
Services include:
- Tutoring and homework help
- Youth-led interest groups for increase community involvement
- Parent advocacy to involve and educate families
- Outreach to schools
- Tracking of student progress and grades
- Ongoing support and mentorship to youth
- Special workshops and educational events
Also offers a summer program to keep students engaged in learning.
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Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Homework Help Programs
Community Involvement Programs
Extended Child Care
Summer School Programs
Subject Tutoring
Licensed Child Care offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of King County in Wallingford at Sacajawea Elementary
Offers licensed child care programs for elementary school-aged children at three sites in North Seattle. Includes learning opportunities such as homework assistance, arts and crafts and games.
Coordinates licensed child care for school-aged children at three North Seattle sites. Programs for school-aged children include activities and learning opportunities such as homework assistance, arts and crafts and games. Call for Seattle child care site locations.
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Homework Help Programs
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Extended Child Care
Educational Support offered by Catholic Community Services' Youth Tutoring Program at Rainier Vista
Offers an after-school tutoring and enrichment program for elementary, middle and high school students who live in six low and mixed income housing communities in Seattle.
Provides after-school educational tutoring and enrichment programming for residents of six low- and mixed-income housing communities in Seattle.
The program includes reading, academic skill building and homework help in structured one-to-one tutoring sessions. Tutoring centers are staffed by education professionals and volunteers.
Tutoring is available onsite for students who need academic assistance and are living in one of the six participating housing communities. Call for more specific site location information.
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Subject Tutoring
Homework Help Programs
After School and Summer Programs offered by Horn of Africa Services on Rainier
Provides an after-school program for East African refugee and immigrant students living in the Seattle area. Offers homework help, tutoring, support and mentorship, and youth-led interest groups. Also offers a summer program.
Provides an after-school program for East African refugee and immigrant students living in the Greater Seattle area.
Services include:
- Tutoring and homework help
- Youth-led interest groups for increase community involvement
- Parent advocacy to involve and educate families
- Outreach to schools
- Tracking of student progress and grades
- Ongoing support and mentorship to youth
- Special workshops and educational events
Also offers a summer program to keep students engaged in learning.
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Extended Child Care
Subject Tutoring
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Homework Help Programs
Community Involvement Programs
Summer School Programs