Toronto Public Library offers free homework help & more
TORONTO (Monday, September 12, 2011) – Thanks to funding from Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Toronto Public Library is launching the popular After School Newcomer Hubs again for the 2011-2012 school year. Youth in grades 7-10 can join one of three programs for free tutored homework help in math, science, English, French, and other subjects. The Hubs also feature skills building workshops, laptops for assignments and research, electronic gaming and fun activities.
The Hubs aim to increase school success and future employment opportunities for newcomer youth. The After School Newcomer Hubs are located at:
Albert Campbell Branch, 496 Birchmount Road (south of St. Clair Avenue East)
(contact: 416-396-8892)
Centennial Branch, 578 Finch Avenue West, (west of Bathurst Street)
(contact: 416-395-5792)
Sanderson Branch, 327 Bathurst Street, (at Dundas Street West)
(contact: 416-393-7764)
Drop in, call or email afterschool@torontopubliclibrary.ca
More information is available on the library website at
https://tpl.ca/services/newcomer-hub.jsp
Toronto Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library system. Every year, more than 18 million people visit our branches in neighbourhoods across the city and borrow more than 32 million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our website at torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131.
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Media Contact:
Anne Marie Aikins, Manager, Community Relations, 416-393-7212