Escondido Public Library Supports Academic Excellence with Homework Centers

The Escondido Public Library announces the opening of homework centers for children and teen students at the Main Library (downtown), and East Valley Branch location. The centers will be open after school with computers dedicated for research, study and writing assignments. At the heart of the homework centers is the addition of nine laptop computers thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Escondido Charitable Foundation. The Escondido Charitable Foundation is a proud affiliate of the San Diego Foundation.

The need for dedicated homework areas grew from increasing computer use for educational and homework purposes by children and teens. With the foundation's generous award, the Escondido Public Library can fulfill its goal to help meet this need and promote academic success at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

Homework computers feature the Microsoft Office suite, internet access and electronic library resources. Computer use is free, available on a first come, first served basis. The homework computers are available after school, and upon request, for students that have a need to do work beforehand.

Designed to be as comprehensive as possible, the homework centers also include :

• An Anytime School teacher scheduled on-site to assist students, grades K-8, with assignments courtesy of EUSD, during the school year.
• Live homework help via the internet by linking from the library's website, to Tutor.com. Tutor.com offers an online classroom with a certified tutor to assist with one-to-one homework, studying and test prep.
• Children's and teens web pages designed to include extensive links for homework assistance.
• Librarians and staff in the children's and teen areas to offer basic technical support and to help locate materials for research and assignments.
• Library subscriptions to a variety of electronic database resources, such as encyclopedias and Biography Resource Center, that facilitate accurate and comprehensive research. Feel free to visit our Databases to explore these resources.

Students and parents are encouraged to use the library and the homework centers to help meet their academic needs.
 

For more information call 760-839-4329.