Library Services

Open Monday-Thursday, now through May 2010 for FREE homework help!

Homework Centers
Brook Park Grades K- 6 Sessions: 4-5:15 / 5:15-6:30	Brooklyn Grades K- 6 Sessions: 4-5:15 / 5:15-6:30	Garfield Hts. Grades K- 6 Sessions: 4-5:15 / 5:15-6:30
Maple Hts. Gr.K-6 & Gr.7-10 Sessions: 4-5:15 / 5:15-6:30	North Olmsted Grades 7-10 Sessions: 3:30-4:45 / 4:45-6:00	Parma-Ridge Grades K- 6 Sessions: 4-5:15 / 5:15-6:30
South Euclid-Lyndhurst Grades 7 - 10 Sessions: 3:30-4:45 / 4:45-6:00	Southeast Grades K- 6 Sessions: 4-5:15 / 5:15-6:30	Warrensville Grades K- 6 Sessions: 4-5:15 / 5:15-6:30
Family Literacy Nights	Money+Investing FUNdamentals

Libraries, Schools, and Parents — A Partnership for Success!

Students receive free homework help in math, social studies, science, reading, language arts.

We offer:

Homework assistance

Internet Access (Parental Permission is necessary)

Educational books & games

Personal Computer & database access

Young people and their families are invited to register at one of the Library's nine Homework Centers for free after-school help. The Program Coordinators, Cleveland State University, and Baldwin-Wallace College's America Read Homework Coaches and trained volunteers provide a positive learning environment designed to help students gain life-long learning skills.

Our Homework Centers are made possible through support from the Cleveland Foundation.

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

A partnership between you and the Homework Center staff will help ensure a positive learning experience for your child. We encourage you to stop in often and talk to the staff about your child. While participating, we hope that you will make use of the library’s many other resources.

Homework Centers were created to provide educational activities for no longer than 1¼ hours. We can serve up to 25 students at a time, however availability of one-on-one instruction will vary with demand. While in the Homework Center, students must be engaged in learning activities and follow the posted Library Rules of Conduct.

When you visit the library be sure to sign your child up for a library card.

Thank you!

HOMEWORK CENTER GUIDELINES

Parents and Caregivers, we're glad you're participating! We ask that you keep the following in mind as you and your family enjoy our Homework Centers:

Centers are open Monday through Thursday from mid-October to mid-May.
Students will follow a suggested schedule while in the center which includes time working in three major areas:
- Homework or reading/math assistance
- 20 minutes of reading practice
- 20 minutes of educational games or activities
Homework center participation is limited to one session per day lasting one hour and fifteen minutes.
We can accommodate 25 students in each session.
Please make sure that you are here to pick up your students at the end of their sessions or inform Center staff that a student is free to leave at the end of the session.
Students are expected to follow the Library's Code of Conduct and respect staff , themselves, and others while in the Center. If they do not, they may be asked to leave.
If your student is home from school due to illness, please do not allow him or her to come to the Center.
We encourage you to stop in often, before or after sessions, and speak to the staff about your student.
While students are in the center, we encourage you to enjoy and make use of the library’s many other resources!
Please check students’ homework when returning home.
There could be times when all homework does not get completed at the Center.
Throughout the school year, we will host events such as orientations, open houses, parties and other family evenings where parents/caregivers are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Homework Center staff will let you know in advance, whenever possible, of dates the center will be closed.

Our goal is to partner with parents and caregivers to help young people experience school success!

Family Literacy

Parents and Caregivers!

Join us for a family night out. Share a light dinner then stay for the program!

Use the links below to register.

2010 March Family Literacy Nights
Test Preparation 101 Hear help for both parents and students on how to successfully prepare for a test whether it's weekly spelling/math test, Ohio achievement test/OGT, mid-term or final. The session will address positive study habits, useful techniques to improve study skills, and family/student resources. Presented by Candace Wallace Registration required
Garfield Hts. Mon. - Mar. 15 7:00 PM	Parma-Ridge Thu. - Mar. 18 7:00 PM	Brooklyn Tue. - Mar. 23 7:00 PM
North Olmsted Thu. - Mar. 25 6:30 PM (teen)	Maple Hts. 6:30 PM Tue. Mar. 30 (teen)

April Family Literacy Nights–Kids
Stand Up to Bullies At this interactive workshop, parents and children will learn how to recognize bullying behavior and the best ways to respond. Kids and adults will have a chance to practice role playing, find out what kind of behavior bullies target, and how to help a friend. Registration required
Garfield Hts. Mon. - Apr. 19 7:00 PM_{(waiting list)}	Southeast Tue. - Apr. 20 7:00 PM	Brooklyn Thu. - Apr. 22 7:00 PM
Brook Park Mon. - Apr. 26 7:00 PM	Maple Hts. Tue. - April 27 6:30 PM (kids)	Warrensville Wed. - Apr. 28 6:30 PM
Parma-Ridge Thu. - Apr. 29 7:00 PM _(full)

April Family Literacy Nights–Teens

ACT Test Strategies

During these 1-hour workshops, parents and students can learn how to score higher on the ACT using key Kaplan strategies. We'll cover the format and content of the test, including ways to take advantage of the test format to maximize efficiency. Various question types will be reviewed and answered. Study and parents will be given a study plan for success. Registration required

Maple Hts.

Tue. - April 13
6:30 PM (teen)