After-School Homework Helper Program

After-School Homework Helpers volunteer at library locations throughout Brooklyn to help students in grades 1 through 8 with their homework, projects and assignments. Homework Helpers come from diverse backgrounds—from retired teachers, to high school students—but the one characteristic they all share is the desire to help students succeed in the classroom. Volunteers receive training and are able to assist with homework in various subjects, such as English, math, science, social studies and more!

Please contact the following neighborhood libraries directly to confirm the days and times After-School Homework Helpers are available.

Arlington (718.277.6105): Mondays 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM and Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Bay Ridge (718.748.5709): Thursdays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Fridays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Bedford (718.623.0012): Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Brower Park (718.773.7208): Wednesdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Brighton Beach (718.946.2917): Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Bushwick (718.602.1348): Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Canarsie (718.257.6547): Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Carroll Gardens (718.596.6972): Wednesdays 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Central (718.230.2100): Mondays 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Tuesdays 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Wednesdays 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Thursdays 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM and Saturdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Clarendon (718.421.1159): Tuesdays 2:45 PM - 5:45 PM, Wednesdays 2:45 PM - 5:45PM and Thursdays 2:45 - 5:45 PM    

Clinton Hills (718.398.8713): Thursdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Coney Island (718.265.3220): Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Cortelyou (718.693.7763): Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Thursdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Crown Heights (718.773.1180): Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Wednesdays 4:00 PM -6:00PM and Thursdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Cypress Hills (718.277.6004): Mondays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Dyker (718.748.6261): Thursdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

East Flatbush (718.922.0927): Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Eastern Parkway (718.953.4225): Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Flatbush (718.856.0813): Mondays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Tuesdays 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Flatlands (718.253.4409): Thursdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fort Hamilton (718.748.6919): Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gerritsen Beach (718.368.1435): Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gravesend (718.382.5792): Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Greenpoint (718.349.8504): Mondays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Thursdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  

Highlawn (718.234.7208): Thursdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Homecrest (718.382.5924): Tuesdays 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Kensington (718.435.9431): Mondays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Thursdays 4:15 PM - 7:00 PM and Fridays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Kings Highway (718.375.3037): Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM and Thursdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Leonard (718.486.3365): Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Macon (718.573.5606): Mondays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mapleton (718.253-2117): Mondays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Marcy (718.935-0032): Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

McKinley (718.748.8001): Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Fridays 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM

Midwood (718.252.0967): Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM and Thursdays 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

New Lots (718.649.0311): Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

New Utrecht (718.236.4086): Saturdays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pacific (718.638.1531): Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Red Hook (718.935.0203): Tuesdays 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Rugby (718.566.0054): Tuesdays 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM and Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Sheepshead Bay (718.368.1815): Thursdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Spring Creek (718.257.6571): Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sunset Park (718.567.2806): Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesdays 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM and Thursdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ulmer Park (718.265.3443): Saturdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Walt Whitman (718.935.0244): Wednesdays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Windsor Terrace (718.686.9707): Wednesdays 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM and Thursdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

If you are interested in becoming an After-School Homework Helper, or wish to inquire about other volunteer opportunities at Brooklyn Public Library, please visit our Volunteer site.