Homework Help
General Resources
Internet Public Library Kidspace
Librarian-recommended information on a variety of topics. Ask an IPL Reference Librarian service is also available.
Kid InfoBits
Homework help resources for beginning elementary school; also includes 75 popular kids magazines like Highlights and Sports Illustrated for Kids.
HelpNow is available for grades 3 - Adult Learners seven days a week from 1 PM – 10 PM. This program connects students to a real live tutor. Anyone can access the service from within the library or from home by visiting the San Mateo County Library eBranch, enter their grade level and the subject they need help in, and within a few minutes or less are connected to an expert tutor.
Tutor and student meet in a friendly online classroom where they can:
School Project Resources
Need help on a school project? Our librarians recommend specific web sites that will help complete popular assignment topics.
SMCL Homework Centers
Students may stop by one of our branch libraries' homework help centers.
Homework Help by Subject
Language Arts: Grammar; Read a Book; Vocabulary
Reference: Dictionaries; Encyclopedias; Thesaurus
Science: Animals; Astronomy; Geology; General Science; Math
Social Studies: California History; Current Events; Geography; Other Countries; People; States
The Arts: Art; Dance; Music
Language Arts
Grammar
Grammar Blast
Fun Brain Word Games
Grammar Gorillas
Read a Book
Children's Storybooks Online
Kids Reads
Benboszoo Alphabet
San Mateo County's Books+ Recommended Reading
Vocabulary
Vocabulary University
Word-A-Day
Reference
Dictionary
Merriam-Webster's Word Central
Encyclopedias
Fact Monster
Internet Public Library Kidspace
Science and Math
Animals
Creature Feature from National Geographic
ASPCA Animaland
Kids Go Wild
Animal Web Sites
Astronomy
The Planets
NASA Science for Kids
Astro for Kids
Geology
US Geological Survey for Kids
Volcano World
Savage Earth
Mineral Gallery
Earthquakes for Kids
General Science
BrainPop Science
You Can: Beakman and Jax
How Stuff Works: Science
Math
Math Glossary (K-6)
A Plus Math (K-6)
Math.com (all)
The Math Forum (all)
Social Studies
California History
California Indians
California Missions eBooks
PLS Librarian Links for California Missions
Missions Photo Tour
Missions Photos (University of California, Riverside site)
Gold Rush! California's Untold Stories
Photos of the Gold Rush
Historical Documents
Geography
National Geographic Kids
GeoBee Challenge
Other Countries
CIA World Fact Book
Country Reports
Countries of the World
Say Hello to the World
Country at a Glance
Newspapers Around the World
People
Author Guides
Meet Amazing Americans
Time 100
My Hero
States
State web sites
States and Capitals
Explore the States
Class Brain State Reports
Name That State Quiz
The Arts
Art
Art Safari
Art Detective
Inside Art
Dance
Dance Kids
Electric Ballerina
Music
San Francisco Symphony Kids Site
The Music Room
Music Education at DataDragon
KidzSing Garden of Song