Homework Resources for Children and Families

Online Resources for Homework Help

Use of these resources requires a valid library card if you are using them outside a Madison Public Library. For more online homework help, see also:

online databases & downloads: A to Z or By Subject
recommended web sites for Homework Help
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A public library version of the popular Ancestry.com that contains census data, passenger lists, and birth, marriage and death records. Search by name, by where a person lived or browse by region or states.

This resource is only available inside South Central Library System member libraries.

EBSCOhost

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EBSCOhost includes thousands of indexed magazines, many full-text, for over fifteen years. Magazine coverage ranges from the popular to the academic.

This resource is available remotely to all cardholders of any South Central Library System member library and in-library at all member libraries.

Encyclopedia Britannica School Edition

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Access age-appropriate reference articles, journals, magazines and more. Teacher resources are also available through this school edition of Encyclopedia Britannica for grades PreK-12.

This resource is available remotely to all cardholders of any South Central Library System member library and in-library at all member libraries.

Escolar from Britannica

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A Spanish elementary encyclopedia, containing images, Spanish-language videos, and learning materials specifically designed for younger students.

This resource is available remotely to all cardholders of any South Central Library System member library and in-library at all member libraries.

Gale Virtual Reference Library and Business Plans Handbook

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Access popular multi-volume reference books, including Business Plans Handbook; Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law; Reference Guide to World Literature; Small Business Sourcebook; and more.

This resource is available only in Madison libraries and remotely to patrons with Madison Public Library as their home library.

HeritageQuest

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HeritageQuest provides access to genealogy records and books, including census data, local histories, tax rolls, cemetery lists, military rosters, and more.

This resource is available remotely to all cardholders of any South Central Library System member library and in-library at all member libraries.

Khan Academy

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A dashboard that enables learners to study subjects such as math, science, art, history, economics, computer programming, and more, outside of the classroom, and at their own pace. Academy partners include NASA, the Museum of Modern Art, the California Academy of Sciences, and MIT.

This resource is available to all library users.

LearningExpress Library

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Civil service, high school and college prep & citizenship tests, and other information for career training. Create an account to test and track your progress. Includes TOEFL and some materials in Spanish.

This resource is available remotely to all cardholders of any South Central Library System member library and in-library at all member libraries.

LexisNexis Library Express

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Search a wealth of news, company and financial information, and legal research sources. Some foreign languages available.

This resource is available only in Madison libraries and remotely to patrons with Madison Public Library as their home library.

LitFinder

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This resource was provided by the State of Wisconsin through BadgerLink and is no longer available. A new collection of resources from BadgerLink will be coming soon.

Includes thousands of full-text poems, short stories, essays, speeches and plays. Also includes biographies, work summaries, photos, and a glossary.

This resource was provided by the State of Wisconsin through BadgerLink and is no longer available.

Moderna from Britannica

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Enciclopedia española para estudiantes mayores y educadores. Spanish encyclopedia for older students and educators.

This resource is available remotely to all cardholders of any South Central Library System member library and in-library at all member libraries.

NoveList K-8

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NoveList K-8 meets all the fictional reading needs of kids (0-18) and includes picture books, chapter books, and young adult titles.

This resource is available remotely to all cardholders of any South Central Library System member library and in-library at all member libraries.

Soundzabound

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Music and sound effects that are copyright compliant, content safe and royalty free for K-12 school use.

This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Media Lab

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Video programs for Wisconsin's K-12 students and teachers, available via streaming or download.

This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin's Digital Library For Kids and Teens

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Connect to Wisconsin's Digital Library For Kids and Teens

Overdrive developed this new site just for Kids and Teens. It complements the main digital library site.

This resource is available remotely to all cardholders of any South Central Library System member library and in-library at all member libraries.

Wisconsin's Digital Library, Powered by Overdrive

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Connect to Wisconsin's Digital Library, Powered by Overdrive

Download audiobooks, eBooks, music and videos directly to your computer or for use with a variety of devices. Fiction and nonfiction are included, and many popular titles are available.

This resource is available remotely to all cardholders of any South Central Library System member library and in-library at all member libraries.

Homework Help

Call or visit any of our libraries for homework help when we're open, or, if your project doesn't require an immediate response, use our email form and we'll get back to you in 24-48 hours with recommendations.