Featured Service Study Zone Online Study Zone Online provides access to Study Zone tutors over the internet. Students in grades K-12 can join an online Study Zone classroom to get help in math, science, English and social studies. More Info

The Study Zone

Come In. Get it done.

Study Zone Tutoring Schedule: Limited Summer Schedule

A limited tutoring schedule is available during the summer session, July 5 through August 26.  The full Study Zone schedule will resume beginning September 12.

Study Zone Program Calendar: 2010-2011
Includes scheduled program closures.

NEW Study Zone Online
Use a library computer to connect with a Study Zone tutor online.

Need homework help?

The Study Zone is a great place for students to study, do homework and get help with their questions. Volunteer tutors provide free homework help during Study Zone hours. Students can find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science and WASL and SAT test preparation. Stop by a KCLS community library and find your Study Zone.

What is Study Zone?
Volunteer tutors are available at participating KCLS community libraries to provide homework help to students at the library.  The program is open to all students grades K-12.  Each tutor works with 1-5 students in a group setting.  The Study Zone is a great place for students to study, do homework and get help with their questions.

 How do students join Study Zone?
Students are not required to register or provide personal information to participate in Study Zone.  There is no need to sign up in advance, just drop in any time during Study Zone hour.  See the schedule bellow for Study Zone hours at a KCLS library near you.

 How much does it cost?
The Study Zone program is a free service of the King County Library System.  There are no registration fees and there is no cost for students to participate.

Grades K-8: Study Zone tutors offer help with ALL SUBJECTS for Grades K-8, at every Study Zone location, including math help and WASL test preparation.

High School Students: Each Study Zone tutor specializes in one or two subjects at the advanced high school level, and can help with WASL and SAT test preparation. Advanced high School math help is highlighted below. Other high school level subject specialties are in the Tutor Subject List. For additional assistance locating a tutor for advanced help in a particular subjects, including foreign languages, please contact the Study Zone coordinator at 425-369-3312 or apoyner@kcls.org.

Who are your tutors?
Study Zone tutors are volunteers from our communities who must pass a Washington State patrol background check and complete a program orientation before they begin tutoring. Study Zone tutors can provide help in all subject areas up to the 8th grade level and also specialize in one or two subjects each up to the college-prep level.

Interested in volunteering to be a tutor?  
Be a Study Zone leader! The Study Zone needs dedicated volunteers to help students with their homework.  The minimum commitment is 2 hours, one day per week.  Academic community service credit is available for high school juniors and seniors and college students. Training and support are provided.

Additional Information for Tutors:  Volunteer Info | Tutor Application

Funding and support for the Study Zone is provided by the King County Library System Foundation.

For more information about The Study Zone visit your KCLS community library or call Annie, the Study Zone coordinator,425-369-3312. apoyner@kcls.org

A limited tutoring schedule is available during the summer session, July 5 through August 26. The full Study Zone schedule will resume beginning September 12.

Grades K-8:  Study Zone tutors offer help with ALL SUBJECTS for Grades K-8, at every Study Zone location, including math help and WASL test preparation. 

High School Students: The days advanced level math tutors are available are listed in bold in the schedule below.  Other high school level subject specialties are in the Tutor Subject List. For additional assistance locating a tutor for advanced help in a particular subjects, including foreign languages and SAT/WASL test preparation, please contact the Study Zone coordinator at 425-369-3312 or apoyner@kcls.org.

Bellevue Library
Sundays 3-5 pm, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 3-7 pm, Thursdays 4-8 pm

Bothell Library
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-8 pm  

Burien Library
Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 pm

Carnation Library
Wednesdays 3-5 pm

Fairwood Library
Thursdays & Sundays 3-5 pm

Federal Way Library 
Sundays 4-6 and Monday-Thursday 4-8 pm

Federal Way 320th Library
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm and Thursdays 3:30-5:30 pm

Kent Library
Tuesdays 3:30-5:30 pm

Kingsgate Library
Tuesdays through Thursdays 4-6 pm

Kirkland Library
Sundays 1-3 pm

Redmond Library
Sundays 4-6 pm and Tuesday through Thursday 6-8 pm

Sammamish Library
Wednesdays 6-8 pm

Shoreline Library
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-7 pm

Skyway Library
Wednesdays 3-5 pm

NEW Study Zone Online 
NEW Study Zone Online
Study Zone Online will be closed during summer break. Online tutoring will resume beginning September 12.

Return to top


Last Updated: August 31, 2010