The Merriam Park Library is closed for facility upgrades April 30 - May 31.

Homework Centers

Homework Center Survey

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, computers, printers, reference books, and school supplies for student use.

Hot Spot

Arlington Hills - Hot Spot

  • Closed for the Summer

Coordinator: Lora Bloom (Lora.Bloom@ci.stpaul.mn.us)

The Zone


Dayton's Bluff - The Zone

  • Monday & Wednesday: 3 - 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 3 - 5 p.m.
  • Friday - Sunday: 1 - 4 p.m. (through May 19)

Closed May 16

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

STARS


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

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

Closed May 16

Coordinator: Allie Sterling (Allie.Sterling@ci.stpaul.mn.us)

SHAC


Riverview - SHAC (Student Homework and Activity Center)

  • Monday & Wednesday: 3 - 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 3 - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m.

Closed May 16

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

SWAMP


Rondo - SWAMP (School Work And Mentoring Place)

  • Monday - Thursday: 3 - 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1 - 4 p.m.

Closed May 16

Sun SPOT


Sun Ray - Sun SPOT (Study Place Offering Tutoring)

  • Monday - Thursday: 3 - 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1 - 4 p.m.

Hours are changing May 14. New hours will be:

  • Monday - Thursday: 5 - 7 p.m.

Closed May 16

Last day open: 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!

About Homework Centers