What is a library Homework Help Center?

In response to an ongoing need for community-based, after-school programs, Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) launched an innovative concept – designated space within our libraries where students can find a free and welcome place to study after school. Students will also find a dedicated library staff member and knowledgeable volunteers to provide hands-on homework help. Free computers, resource books, printers, and school supplies round out the concept.

CML has 18 HHCs in Columbus Metropolitan Library locations, many funded by private donations. Construction for our 19th center in Hilliard will be underway soon. For the 2008-2009 school year, over 37,000 kids signed-up for homework help.

CML’s Homework Help Centers are primarily used after school from Monday – Thursday. During non-peak hours, the Homework Help Centers turn into Job Help Centers, providing employment resources for adults who are looking for work. In 2009, we had more than 21,000 visitors to our Job Help Centers.

How can you help?
We are still seeking funding for construction of two Homework Help Centers at our Dublin and New Albany branches. Typical construction cost to launch a new HHC is $45,000, with CML providing the ongoing operational costs. If you would like to support our existing HHCs, students are always in need of additional supplies and equipment. Click here to visit the Homework Help Center page today to help us continue to provide this valuable community resource.

How do I donate a book? To learn how to donate books and other reading materials, click here.
2009 Celebration of Learning
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Kroger Community Rewards Benefits the Library

Thank you!Since May, Kroger has introduced a Kroger Community Rewards program to help local non-profits through the current economic crisis. If you register, you can help the library simply by shopping at Kroger! All you have to do is register online at Kroger’s secure website, and select the library’s foundation (83566) as your Community Rewards recipient.

Kroger will pay up to $1,250,000 on a quarterly basis to participating organizations based on their percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending of all participating organizations.

So sign up now and help the library just by shopping!

Cody Conover Fund

Making a Difference We all count on our wonderful library as a fixture in our communities...but we need your help in sustaining our library as a place to work, play and dream. Contributing to The Cody Conover Fund for Young Minds is one way to show your support. Learn more about the Cody Conover Fund