Holiday Closing: All library locations will be closed May 25 - 27.

Library Closing: The Saint Anthony Park Library will be closed for renovation, beginning Monday, June 3.

Homework Centers

Homework Centers are comfortable spaces at the library where students of all ages can drop in and work on their homework independently or with the help of volunteer tutors.

The centers are equipped with comfortable furniture, Wi-Fi, computers with internet access, printers, reference books, and school supplies for student use.

Hot Spot

Arlington Hills - Hot Spot

Hours through May 27:

  • Monday and Wednesday: 4-7 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 3-5 p.m.

Summer Hours begin May 28:

  • Monday and Wednesday: 4-6 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 3-5 p.m.

Coordinator: Alaina Kozma (Alaina.Kozma@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
The Zone

Dayton's Bluff - The Zone

Hours through June 6:

  • Monday and Wednesday: 4-7 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 3-5 p.m.

Summer Hours begin June 10:

  • Monday - Thursday: 12-3 p.m.

Coordinator: Peter Borgen (Peter.Borgen@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
STARS

Rice Street - STARS (Students Together Afterschool @ Rice Street)

  • Monday and Wednesday: 4-7 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 3-5 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1-4 p.m.

Coordinator: Ian Lempke (ianlempkesppl@gmail.com)
SHAC

Riverview - SHAC (Student Homework and Activity Center)

  • Monday and Wednesday: 4-7 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 3-5 p.m.

Closed for the Summer, starting June 7

Coordinator: Colette Johnson-Gonzales (Colette.Johnson-Gonzales@ci.stpaul.mn.us) 
SWAMP

Rondo - SWAMP (School Work And Mentoring Place)

  • Monday - Thursday: 4-7 p.m., through June 6

Summer Hours begin June 10:

  • Monday - Thursday: 3-6 p.m.

Coordinator: Eric Whalen (Eric.Whalen@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
Sun SPOT

Sun Ray - Sun SPOT (Study Place Offering Tutoring)

  • Monday - Thursday: 4-7 p.m.

Closed for the Summer, starting June 5

Coordinator: Leslie Spring (Leslie.Spring@ci.stpaul.mn.us)

Volunteer at a Homework Center

The success of the Saint Paul Public Library's Homework Centers depends on the dedication and hard work of our interns and volunteers.

Do you want to make an impact on a student's life? Become a volunteer tutor at a Homework Center and make a real difference!

Be a tutor by helping, listening, and serving as a positive role model. Tutors must be patient, flexible, willing to have fun, and be able to communicate with the library's diverse customers.

For more information about becoming a Homework Center tutor call 651-266-7433 or download the Homework Center brochure and application!