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In-Person Tutoring

Homework Assistance Program (HAP)

Free drop-in tutoring
Available in all subject areas to students in grades K – 8
Provided by high-achieving high school student mentors from Boston’s public and private schools
HAP is on vacation for the summer, but interviews for mentors will begin in August. High school students entering 10th - 12th grade can apply. You can download the HAP Mentor Application or pick one up at your local branch. Interviews will be held on:
- Tuesday, August 3 at 11:00 AM at Copley in the Teen Room
- Friday, August 6 at 2:30 PM at Copley in the Mezzanine Conference Room
- Saturday, August 7 at 9:30 AM in the Mezzanine Conference Room
For more info about HAP contact bplhap@bpl.org or call 617.859.2381 (Note: the HAP office will be closed through the end of July)

Boston Teacher’s Union tutors

Teachers from the Boston Public Schools offer tutoring for students in all grades.
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Online Tutoring

Free one-on-one tutoring online with your library card.
- Don't have a library card? Get one online if you are at least 13 years old.
- If you are under 13, ask your parents for help.
- 2:00 pm. to midnight, 7 days a week
- English and Spanish
- K-12
- All subjects
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Other sources for homework help and after school programs in Boston

BOSTONavigator - The place to search for out-of school time programming in Boston.
Boston Youth Zone - Find activities, opportunities, and other fun stuff for kids and teens, plus important information and resources for parents.