Tutoring

Become a Tutor - Learn about volunteer tutor opportunities at MPL

Brainfuse

Having trouble with homework? Brainfuse can help! Seven days a week, from
2 p.m. to 11p.m., live tutors can assist you one-on-one with understanding and better responding to your assignments. Help is available for all grades, from first grade to college level classwork. Subjects taught run the gamut from basic reading and math to chemistry and calculus! Tutoring is available in both English and Spanish. In addition to live tutoring, Brainfuse offers a Writing Lab; SAT, GED and ACT test preparation; shareable flash cards, tests and games (that you can create!) and group study support. Resume and cover letter assistance is also provided for adult job seekers.

Library subscription. Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library cardholders.

Brainfuse Flier (printable PDF)

Sponsored by The Tellier Foundation.

Drop-In Tutoring for Adults

If you are an adult and looking for a tutor or you are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor to work with an adult learner, please call the Literacy Helpline at 286-3117 for more information.

The Milwaukee Public Library offers adults help in improving their reading, writing, math, GED and English speaking skills at the following locations:

Atkinson, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave. (No tutor available at this time)
Center Street, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Central, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Forest Home, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave. (No tutor available at this time)
Mill Road, 6431 N. 76th St. (No tutor available at this time)
Tippecanoe, 3912 S. Howell Ave.
Washington Park, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.

Click the library location(s) for a list of current dates and times that tutors are available. Tutoring schedules subject to change. No appointment necessary.
Call 286-3011 for more information.

Teacher in the Library

Teachers are available after school to assist both students and parents with academic support and encouragement. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Teacher in the Library is offered September thru early June.

*Mondays-Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m. & Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Atkinson, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave.
Bay View, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Capitol, 3969 N. 74th St.
Center Street, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Forest Home, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave.
Martin Luther King, 310 W. Locust St.
Mill Road, 6431 N. 76th St.
Villard Square, 5190 N. 35th St.
Washington Park, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.

*Click the library location(s) for a list of current dates and times that teachers are available. The Teacher in the Library schedule is subject to change.
Call 286-3011 or 286-3904 for more information.

Where to Find Tutoring Help

Where to Find Tutoring Help Resource Guide
Basic skills and tutoring programs for youth and adults compiled by Milwaukee Public Library.