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Summer Stars

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Free Summer Tutoring for Grades 1 – 6

Summer Stars is a semi-private in-person tutoring program in reading and math for first through sixth graders at select libraries, designed to help students shine brighter academically.

The Summer Stars tutoring program was established thanks to a County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors motion, authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn, which was unanimously approved in October 2023. Tutoring was also developed in response to requests from parents and caregivers at past Community Feedback Sessions held by LA County Library in 2016 and 2022.

Summer Tutoring for 2024 has closed, but tutoring will resume in summer 2025, and information will be posted here when it becomes available.

Online Tutoring & Student Resources

Looking for tutoring help or other helpful library learning resources outside the summer months?

We offer online tutoring for students in grades K – 12 via Brainfuse, available from 1 to 10 pm in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Tutors cover math, science, English, social studies, and essay review.

Our Students page also highlights additional learning resources, recommended reading, and more!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can students attend both the Reading and Math 4-week sessions?

Depending on availability, it may be possible to sign-up for a 4-week Reading tutoring program and a 4-week Math tutoring program.

Am I guaranteed a tutoring session if I fill out the Interest Form?

Sessions are first come, first served, depending on availability. We will contact you if we are able to accommodate your student this summer.

How many tutoring appointments does my child need to attend?

Students must attend every tutoring appointment, 3 days each week, Tuesday – Thursday during their selected 4-week session(s). It is important not to miss any tutoring appointments, so that your student can make improvements in their learning during this short 4-week program.

When is my student’s first tutoring appointment?

Once a parent or guardian fills out the online Interest Form, if a tutoring appointment is available, they will receive an email within a few days with their student’s first tutoring appointment details. The student’s parent or guardian must sign an agreement during that first appointment* so that the student has permission to participate in the tutoring program.

*Exceptions can be made for special situations. Forms can be sent home with students after the first appointment and must be returned before the second appointment.

Does the student have to stay for the entire 3-hour tutoring period?

Students do not have to stay for the entire 3-hour Summer Stars time period (1:30 – 4:30 pm). Tutors will provide enrichment activities for students during Summer Stars hours.

What happens if my student misses an appointment?

We have a limited number of tutors and appointments, so for the success of your student please try to make all appointments. If there are multiple absences or the student can no longer participate, we will place another student in the tutoring slot.

Can a parent or guardian be present during tutoring?

Though not required, parents or guardians are welcome to stay during the tutoring appointment and pick up their student when they are done.

Do I need to bring food and drink for my child?

LA County Library will be providing a small snack during the program and accessible drinking fountains. Students are welcome to fill their personal water bottles during the day.

Who will be tutoring my student?

LA County Library has contracted with the tutoring company StudentNest to provide professional tutoring services this summer. They have provided tutoring throughout the United States for more than 20 years. Learn more about them here.

Summer STARS funder logosSummer Stars funding provided by the American Rescue Plan and Lisa Calderon, Assembly member, District 56.

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