The Santa Maria Public Library began offering homework help Jan. 20 at the main library in the Homework Center on the first floor, 421 S. McClelland St.
The free After School Homework Help program is available for students in grades kindergarten through sixth Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Volunteer tutors will assist elementary school students in completing homework assignments or practicing skills for improved mastery. Participating students will also have access to computers, study aids, and databases facilitated by library tutors.
The program is provided with funding assistance through the Santa Maria Library Foundation.
This article appears in Jan 28 – Feb 4, 2016.