Students in grades K-6 can stop by the Goleta Valley Library (500 N. Fairview Avenue) every Thursday afternoon from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for free, one-on-one help with their homework! Knowledgeable and encouraging teen volunteer tutors meet with students to provide assistance with assignments in a variety of subjects. All tutoring sessions are provided on a drop-in basis, so there’s no need to call ahead to make an appointment.

For academic support around the clock, visit the Online Learning & Resources page of the library website to access Brainfuse HelpNow, an online resource that provides many tools to support student success.

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

Goleta Valley Library is here to help our local students finish the school year with success!