LA County Library launches STAR (Students Together Achieving Results) Tutoring to Support Student Learning for Grades 1 Through 6 at 30 Library Locations
Los Angeles County, CA — LA County Library is launching STAR Tutoring, a new free, in-person tutoring program designed to support students in grades 1 through 6. Building on the success of the Reading Stars and Summer Stars programs, STAR Tutoring expands tutoring services to include both reading and math support to help students thrive. The program will launch on January 20, 2026, and will be offered at 30 LA County Library locations.
STAR Tutoring is made possible through generous funding from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Care First Community Investment, and the LA County Justice Care and Opportunities Department, reinforcing the County’s commitment to expanding access to academic support and educational resources for families throughout the community. “Los Angeles County is proud to launch the STAR Tutoring program through our County libraries, to help support our students and build resilience in their reading and math skills,” said Los Angeles County Board Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. “At a time when our families continue to navigate through unprecedented times, having academic support in a safe space like our libraries is vital. Together, we continue to expand access to resources while helping our students with the tools they need to thrive.”
STAR Tutoring provides students with targeted academic support and is structured into three sessions: Spring, Summer and Fall. Tutoring sessions will be conducted in small group formats. Families can choose to focus on math or reading for each session, allowing support to be tailored to individual learning needs.
“STAR Tutoring reflects our commitment to meeting students and families where they are and supporting learning year-round,” said Dr. Skye Patrick, County Librarian and Director of LA County Library. “By offering tutoring in reading and math across the Spring, Summer, and Fall, we are able to provide consistent, high-quality academic support that complements classroom learning and responds to individual student needs. We are deeply grateful to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County of Los Angeles for their continued support, which makes it possible for us to deliver these vital services to our neighbors.”
The program is designed to complement school-based learning and provide consistent academic support throughout the year. By hosting tutoring sessions at local library
branches, STAR Tutoring makes high-quality learning opportunities accessible within the communities where families live and learn.
STAR Tutoring is open to students enrolled in grades 1–6, and participation is free with advance registration. Space may be limited and availability may vary by location.
Participating Library Locations:
- A C Bilbrew
- Anthony Quinn
- Artesia
- Baldwin Park
- Carson
- Clifton M. Brakensiek
- East Los Angeles
- East Rancho Dominguez
- Gardena Mayme Dear
- George Nye, Jr.
- Hawthorne
- La Puente Library
- Lake Los Angeles
- Lancaster
- Lawndale
- Lennox
- Live Oak
- Lomita
- Los Nietos
- Norwalk
- Paramount
- Rosemead
- Rowland Heights
- San Fernando
- South Whittier
- Stevenson Ranch
- Sunkist
- West Covina
- West Hollywood
- Woodcrest
For more information about STAR Tutoring, including session dates, locations, and registration details, visit LACountyLibrary.org or contact your local LA County Library branch.
To learn more and sign up, visit: LACountyLibrary.org/STAR-tutoring.
About LA County Library
LA County Library belongs to our communities and serves as a portal to learn, grow, and succeed. Founded in 1912, it is one of the largest and most innovative library systems in the US, and was awarded the nation’s highest honor—the National Medal for Museum and Library Service—in 2023. Dedicated to reducing barriers and increasing equitable access for all through culturally responsive and dynamic collections, programs, and services, LA County Library serves 3.4 million residents across 3,000 square miles through its 86 libraries and 15-vehicle mobile fleet, including Bookmobiles, MākMō maker mobiles, Reading Machines, and outreach vehicles. To learn more, visit LACountyLibrary.org and follow @LACountyLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.