Its time to hit the books.

With a new school year underway, the Martin County Library System is offering its free Homework Helper program.

Students in kindergarten through grade 12 can get face-to-face tutoring, with access to all library resources and online tools.

To participate, set up an appointment by contacting Donna Michalak at dmichala@martin.fl.us or 772-463-2805.

Home-schoolers looking to enrich their curriculum are invited to participate in Home School Adventures at the Jupiter Branch library. This month, youngsters will create a tri-fold brochure using Microsoft Word as they travel through the Americas.

The program is for youngsters in kindergarten through fifth grade, and preregistration is required. Sessions are at 10 a.m. Aug. 28 and 11 a.m. Aug. 29.

Upcoming events at area libraries in Palm Beach County include:

11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens

Lego time: Build, imagine and play with the librarys collection of Lego bricks. Jumbo blocks available. Ages 1-10. Preregister. 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Online learning: Learn about free online classes in areas such as the humanities, business, science and technology using Coursera.org. Computer experience required. Adults. Preregister. 10:30 a.m. Aug. 24.

705 Military Trail, Jupiter

Block party: Kids ages 5-10 can get creative with the librarys Lego collection. Preregister. 2 p.m. Saturday.

Toddler art: Dress to get messy in this class for little ones ages 1-2. Preregister. 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Book talk: Join other readers to discuss Britt-Marie Was Here, by Fredrik Backman. Adults. Preregister. 3 p.m. Aug. 25.

461 Old Dixie Highway N., Tequesta

Love Legos? Join the block party and create something unique with the librarys collection of Legos. Ages 5-10. Preregister. 2 p.m. Saturday.

Teen movie: View the PG-13-rated The Perks of Being A Wallflower. 10 a.m. Saturday.

Kids movie: The Wild Life is on the screen for youngsters this month. 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Upcoming programs at Treasure Coast libraries include:

101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce

On display: The librarys ArtSpace will feature works by members of the Treasure Coast Art Association through Aug. 26.

7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fort Pierce

After class: The Awesome Afterschool Activities program offers something different each week for youngsters in grades three through five, including art, puppet-making, board games and movies. 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

2351 SE Monterey Road, Stuart

Excel basics: Create spreadsheets using Microsofts Excel program. 2 p.m. Friday. Adults. Preregister.

Meet the net: Adults will learn how to go to website through links and how to use a search engine. Preregister. 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Movie classic: View Oscar-winning film Grand Hotel, starring Hollywood greats Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Joan Crawford, Wallace Berry, Lionel Barrymore and Lewis Stone. Adults. 2 p.m. Aug. 25.

10595 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound

Family Story Time: Stories, songs and dance for the younger set, up to age 5. 11 a.m. Saturday.

Microsoft fans: Learn how to make a number of changes so Windows 10 is more appealing. Adults. 11 a.m. Tuesday.

1150 NW Jack Williams Way, Jensen Beach

Fun with music: Join Mr. Brian of Mr. Brian and the Boppets for music and movement. Ages 2-7. 4 p.m. Friday.

5851 SE Community Drive, Stuart

Movie matinee: Watch The Zookeepers Wife. Adults. 3 p.m. Monday.

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