Got Homework? We've got help!

Students and Parents! Free online help for homework assignments is as close as your computer with HelpNow from Brainfuse. Kids and adults can access many of the library's online resources remotely from any computer home, school or at the library. All you need is a library card or digital key card provided by a classroom teacher.

More Resources for Students

• Kid's Corner
• San Diego Public Library Resources
  • Library Catalog - Find books, videos, music and more at the San Diego Public Library.
  • Dictionaries and Encyclopedias (Need library card to access)
  • Magazines and Newspapers (Need library card access)
  • California Missions
  • Native Tribes
  • eBooks
    • eBooks by Overdrive - A selection of popular titles and award winning authors (library card needed to download)
    • Overdrive's Project Gutenberg collection (separate search)
    • eBooks by EBSCO - A selection of popular topics including literature, computers, travel, psychology and more (library card needed to download)
    • Also see Google Books and our Reading Resources feature for more online e-text sources.
    • Check out an eReader
  • eAudiobooks (library card needed to download)
  • eVideos (library card needed to download)
  • Online Articles and Databases
• Internet Public Library
  • Kids
  • Teens
  • Teen Poetry Wiki Express yourself freely in words and find new ways to do it.
  • A+ Reseach and Writing Help Step by step help for writing a first-class research paper.
  • Resources by Subject
  • Newspapers and Magazines
  • Special Collections
• Other Resources
  • ProQuest Homework Central - For homework and study skills, research advice, ideas, and more.
  • FactMonster - Quick facts on history, people, places, science, sports, words, and more.
  • New York Times Learning Network (Grades 6-12)
  • WebExhibits - The arts and sciences, at 72 ppi
  • California State Science Fair
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  • Ask Kids Search engine designed exclusively for young people ages 6 to 12.
  • Best of History Websites This portal offers a vast array of world history resources broken down into the following topics: Prehistory, Ancient/Biblical, Medieval, Early Modern Europe, 20th Century, and World War II. Links to over 1000 history web sites as well as links to hundreds of quality K-12 history lesson plans, history teacher guides, history activities, history games, history quizzes, and more.
  • Ask Dr. Math Ask Dr. Math is a question and answer service for math students and their teachers. A searchable archive is available by level and topic, as well as summaries of Frequently Asked Questions (the Dr. Math FAQ).
  • Bartleby.com Featuring Barlett's Familiar Quotations, The Columbia Encyclopedia, and Roget's Thesaurus II…and a lot more.
  • CliffsNotes View Free Online Literature Notes and more.
  • High School Ace This site offers tons of free high school level resources like games, puzzles, and quizzes. It covers English, foreign languages, math, science, and social studies.
  • Infoplease Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary. It is a free, authoritative, and respected reference for Internet users.
  • Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning Free, web-based sites that are user-friendly and encourage a community compiled by the American Association of School Librarians
  • How Stuff Works - MP3s for example

Resources for Educators and Parents

• Teachers
• Get Digital Key Cards for Your Students
Digital Key Cards allow students to access online library resources without needing to obtain a full access library card that requires parent permission. To get these limited access cards for your entire class, follow these easy steps:
1. List your school name, grade you teach, number of students in your class, and your contact information - including full name, phone, and e-mail address to reach you.
2. Email the information to the Library.
• Flyers and Posters
• Download Electronic Resources Flyer (English, 8.5 x 11)
  (PDF: 1.1Mb)
• Download Electronic Resources Flyer (Spanish, 8.5 x 11)
  (PDF: 1.3Mb)
• Download Electronic Resources Poster (English, 11 x 17)
  (PDF: 2.7Mb)
• Download Electronic Resources Poster (Spanish, 11 x 17)
  (PDF: 2.6Mb)
• Proquest K-12 Educator Tools and Lesson Plans
• Parents
  
• A Letter to Parents from the Youth Services Coordinator (PDF)