Homework Help

In-Person, Drop-In Homework Help

Free drop-in, in-person tutoring for grades K-8 is regularly available Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at six sites throughout Richmond.

  • Richmond Recreation Complex, 3230 Macdonald Avenue. (510) 620-6793
  • West Side Branch Library, 135 Washington Avenue, (510) 620-6567
  • Bayview Branch Library, 5100 Hartnett Avenue, (510) 620-6566 
  • Coming Soon! Shields-Reid Community Center, 1410 Kelsey Street, (510) 620-6822
  • Coming Soon! May Valley Community Center, 3530 Morningside Drive, (510) 620-6890
  • Coming Soon! Nevin Community Center, 598 Nevin Avenue, (510) 620-6813

Register to attend anytime: bit.ly/rplhomework

Tutors are provided by the Bay Area Tutoring Association with financial support from a Richmond Fund for Children and Youth grant.

Tutoring

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Get homework help from live tutors! Available 1-10pm daily. Writing guidance, study guides, and chess coaching are available as well.

Encyclopedias

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Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6 - 14. 

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Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science. 
Gale Environmental Studies icon Opens in new windowUnderstand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content. 

Reference Databases

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Books on multidisciplinary subjects