Homework Struggles?
Live Homework Help Now Offers “K-Adult” Coverage

Students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, first year college, and Adult Learners can get on-demand help from qualified tutors online. Now students from five to 85 can connect to a tutor for one-to-one help through our web site (www.pbclibrary.org) – and it’s free!

Live Homework Help™ is an online tutoring service from Tutor.com™ that allows students to connect to an expert tutor either in any Library System location or from their home PC or Mac with a library card, on Sunday through Thursday from 3:00-9:00 p.m., and Saturday from 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Free Help in Core Subjects

Get help in math (elementary, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus), science (elementary, earth science, biology, chemistry, physics), social studies (American history, world history, political science), and English (spelling, grammar, essay writing, book reports).

Learn from Expert Tutors in an Online Classroom

All tutors are certified teachers, college professors, professional tutors, graduate, or undergraduate school students from across the country. Every tutor is certified by Tutor.com, and has completed a third party background check.

During the 2007/2008 school year in Palm Beach County, over 7,000 students completed Live Homework Help sessions. In post-session surveys, they reported the following:

• 96 percent are glad the public library offers this service.
• 96 percent would recommend the service to their friends.
• Over 89 percent feel the program is helping them build confidence in their school work, complete homework assignments, and improve their grades.

English Exchange:
Meet New Friends & Practice Speaking English

Join Literacy AmeriCorps Member Paula Alexander in this interactive program where you can practice speaking English while talking about everyday situations and current events. Basic English speaking skills are needed to participate. Seating is limited. (2 hr.) Call 561-649-5473 to preregister.

• Wellington Branch
  Mondays: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  September 8, 15, 22 & 29
• Jupiter Branch
  Wednesdays: 1:30-3:00 p.m.
  September 10, 17 & 24
• Greenacres Branch
  Tuesdays: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  September 9, 16, 23 & 30
• North County Regional
  Wednesday: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  September 10, 17 & 24
• Main Library
  Tuesdays: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  September 9, 16, 23 & 30
• Hagen Ranch Road Branch
  Thursdays: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  September 11, 18 & 25
• West Boynton Branch
  Thursdays: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  September 11, 18 & 25
  

September Is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!

As in previous years, the Library System is partnering with McDonald’s and children who visit the library and sign up for, or show, a library card will receive coupons for free McDonald’s treats.

Now that youngsters are back in school, getting library cards can help them with their homework too! (See cover article.)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Your Library:
September 15 – October 15

September 15 to October 15 has been designated as National Hispanic Heritage Month as a way to highlight and celebrate the many ways Hispanics continue to make a positive impact on our communities.

As in previous years, the Library System joins in this celebration with a variety of programs for both children and adults. Check the calendar of events for programs at a library near you.

Septiembre 15 a octubre 15 ha sido designado Mes Nacional de la Hispanidad, una forma de señalar y celebrar la contribución que los hispanos continúan aportando a la comunidad.

Igual que en años anteriores, el Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Palm Beach se une a esta celebración con una gran variedad de programas para niños y adultos.

What’s all the Buzz About?
The 2008 Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee
By Donna Marie Smith, Adult Programming Coordinator

Test your spelling prowess, have fun, and support literacy in your community. Cheer on the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System’s team as they compete at the Great Grown- Up Spelling Bee on Thursday, September 18, at 6:00 p.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater at City Place.

The team, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, features skillful staff spellers Aramis Troche of the Greenacres Branch, Amanda Bosky and Annmarie Campbell of the Wellington Branch, and Amanda Woolf of the Main Library. The Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee benefits the programs of the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition. Call 800-273-1030 for more details.

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