Tutoring

Homework Help

Volunteers listen, guide them and advise them on their homework. Hours are generally week nights from 4 to 7 p.m. Call the libraries listed below for specific days and times when homework help is available.

Adult volunteers are needed to mentor and work with young people in the Homework Help program October through May. If you have two hours per week to help a youngster, please call one of these libraries and ask a librarian for details.

Central Library Betty Brinn Children's Room, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414-286-3091
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., 414-286-3055

Drop-In Tutoring for Adults

If you are an adult and looking for a tutor or you are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor to work with an adult learner, please call the Literacy Helpline at 286-3117 for more information.

The Milwaukee Public Library offers adults help in improving their reading, writing, math, GED and English speaking skills at the following locations:

Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St.
Tippecanoe Library, 3912 S. Howell Ave.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.

Click the library location(s) for a list of current dates and times that tutors are available. Tutoring schedules subject to change. No appointment necessary.
Call 286-3000 for more information.

Where to Find Tutoring Help

Where to Find Tutoring Help Resource Guide
Basic skills and tutoring programs for youth and adults compiled by Milwaukee Public Library.

Become a Tutor - Learn about volunteer tutor opportunities at MPL