Homework Help

The library can connect you to resources that will help you with that next school assignment or project.  If you need a little assistance finding books on a particular topic or if you just don't know where to start, you have a few options. 

1. Contact the library's Reference or Children's Department by phone or e-mail or visit the library and get some help in person.
    
2. Use the library's Know It Now service (available 24x7) where you can chat with a librarian online in real time and get your questions answered without leaving your computer.
    
3. Browse through the selection of homework help websites below or visit our Research page for even more helpful resources.

• AR BookFinder - Looking for an accelerated reader?
   
• Internet Public Library for Kids - There's so much stuff on this site - encyclopedias, dictionaries, math and science info, and so much more!
   
• Kids Search - This is a research tool for middle school and elementary age students.  See this 4-min. Flash video for a basic introduction.
  *You will need a library card to use this site.
   
• Learning Express Library - Comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial courses designed to help students and adult learners succeed on the academic and licensing tests. Create your own personalized and private account to track your progress. See this 2-min. Flash slideshow for help with finding tests and courses.
   
• Searchasaurus - This is a research tool for elementary age students.  See this 4-min. Flash video for a basic introduction.
  *You will need a library card to use this site.
   
• Student Research Center - This is a research tool for grades 6-12.  See this 5-min. Flash video for a basic introduction.
  *You will need a library card to use this site.
   
• World Book Kids - Thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles selected for appeal and curricular standards.
  *You will need a library card to use this site.