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Hot Topic: California Missions California Missions

Studying the California Missions for school? Here is some useful information to get you started.


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After School Homework Help

The Library offers homework help with tutoring sessions led by California-certified teachers and a team of tutor volunteers. After School Homework Help is available in the following locations:

Boulder Creek: on Tuesdays from 2:00pm - 4:00pm, for grades K-6 in the Boulder Creek Meeting Room.

Branciforte: on Tuesdays from 3:30pm - 5:30pm, for Middle School students in the Young Adult Area.

Garfield Park: on Mondays from 3:30pm - 5:30pm, for Middle School students in the Group Study Room.

Live Oak: on Tuesdays from 3:00pm - 5:00pm, for grades 4 - High School in the Young Adult Area.


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