Student Resources
In-Person Homework & Subject Support
for Grades 1-12
FREE tutoring with a certified teacher at the Library!
No registration required unless otherwise noted.
Grades 1-6
All sessions held at our Main Branch (beginning October 2025)
Walk-in Homework Help
• Tuesdays, 4-6pm
Student Success Series in Reading, Math, and Writing
• Registration required – click here to register!
• Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm
Grades 6-12
All sessions held at our Carnegie Teen Center (beginning October 2025)
Science Help
• Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Spanish Help
• Wednesday, 4-5pm
Math Help
• Thursdays, 4-5pm
Study Hall at Carnegie Teen Center
• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4-6pm
• Need a quiet place to study? We’ve got you!
HW and Subject Support programs run only on days when Patchogue-Medford schools are in session, in accordance with the 2025-2026 Patchogue-Medford School District calendar. Homework and Subject Support programs will be canceled for holidays and inclement weather. Confirm a program’s status by calling the Main Branch, Youth Services Department at 631-654-4700 x200 or the Carnegie Teen Center at 631-654-4700 x500.
Online Tutoring Support
for Grades K-12
Brainfuse Help Now
Brainfuse HelpNow offers free online homework, test prep and writing support from 2:00-11:00pm, seven days a week.
All safely and easily accessible from your home computer, tablet or smart phone.
All you need to get started is your Patchogue-Medford library card! Don’t have a card yet? Click HERE to get one.
With Brainfuse you have access to:
• Qualified teachers, certified in NYS educational standards for one-on-one live help
• Writing Lab for essay and research paper help
• Spanish-Speaking support and Foreign Language lab
• And more – Click here for an FAQ including a list of subjects offered.
Research Project and Fun Learning Resources
Available for use at home and in-Library with a Patchogue-Medford Library card
- World Book Online – click here to use!
– Research and educational tool for learners of all ages - Explora – click here to use!
– Research made easy for students - National Geographic Kids – click here to use!
– Educational games, videos, and more for curious explorers - ABCMouse.com – click here to use!
– 10,000+ entertaining and engaging learning activities for ages 2-8 - Adventure Academy – click here to use!
– Educational, multiplayer online game for elementary and middle school students
Have a research question you need help with? Submit it to our librarians. We love research!