Kids and Families

Homework Help

What is the capital of Peru? How do flying squirrels fly?

We're here to help you with your homework any time, even at the last minute! Call the Youth Services department at 266-6345 or your local branch library for help with assignments. Get help from librarians 24/7 by asking your questions online via email or live chat.

Books
Access the online catalog and search for books from your home computer. Use your library card to place holds on the books you need, pick the location where you would like to pick up your materials and you will receive an email when your materials are available.

Pathfinders
Ancient Cultures

Magazine and Newspaper Articles
Start your research from the comfort of your home or school computer lab. These databases feature articles that are available in full text and graphics that can be printed for reports and presentations. For questions or assistance accessing the databases please contact the Central Reference Department at 266-6350 or your local library branch.

In EBSCO, you have three choices: [more info]

Seachasaurus - encyclopedias, magazine articles, dictionaries, pictures for reports and fun facts for elementary school students

Kids Search - encyclopedias, magazine articles, dictionaries and pictures for reports for elementary school students

Student Research Center - encylopedias, magazine articles, dictionaries and graphics for presentations for middle school students

Literature Resource Center - book reviews, summaries and author biographies
NetLibrary - electronic books [more info]
Library card number needed to access above databases

Internet
Kid-friendly search engines
Kid-friendly web sites