Research Center Guides: Kids: Homework Help

Homework Resources

The library has resources to help you study, write reports and do homework—even during COVID-19

Each Fairfax County Public Library branch location is open with Express Services (learn more about available in-branch "Express Services").

Free access to tools you may need:

Computers with Microsoft Office apps and internet (currently available for 30 minutes at a time).
Wi-Fi, available in parking lots 6AM to 10PM.

Helpful, free resources at your fingertips:

Print books can be placed on hold and picked up curbside, 10am-4pm, or picked up inside the branch during express services.
Digital books are available 24/7 via Overdrive and RBDigital.
24/7 access to online journals and specialty databases with in-depth coverage of topics via our A-to-Z Online Resources page.
Magazines and newspapers in print and online.
Fairfax County Public School mathematics textbooks (in-library use only, currently available for 30 minutes at a time).
AP/ACT/SAT test preparation materials—print and digital.
Staff to assist you to find and use resources online—call your local branch, send us an email at wwwlib@fairfaxcounty.gov or contact Ask Your Library for chat assistance.

Online Resources for Students

See also Databases for Young Children on the library's Early Literacy guide.

Online Resources for Grade K-8

Early World of Learning
Introduces children to core early concepts through stories, songs, videos, games, and printable activities. (Pre-K through Grade 3.)
Read-along stories are available in English and Spanish.
eBook K-8 Collection (EBSCOhost)
This collection offers full text titles with unlimited access designed specifically to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all academic subjects from History, to Language and Literature, to Science & Technology.
Gale In Context: Elementary
For the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a graphic interface, a subject search and full-text, age-appropriate magazines and newspapers on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
Just for Kids (Access Video On Demand)
The Just for Kids Streaming Video Collection includes thousands of fun and informative videos on topics including music and arts, animals, sports and hobbies, math and science, history, reading and much more. Videos are sources from PBS Kids, Weston Woods and others.
NovelList K-8 Plus
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.
Scholastic Go!
Providing credible, accurate, reliable content on almost every core-curricula subject, Scholastic GO!® offers endless resources for research in a multitude of media. Explore nonfiction texts, world newspapers, videos and more with this easy-to-navigate digital resource designed to strengthen content knowledge, vocabulary, and core proficiency skills.

Homework-Related Websites

See also General Reference for links to Dictionaries, International information, Statistics and more.

School Information

See also virtual learning tips and homeschooling.

Fairfax County Public Schools

Technology Support for Families
To support families who are working with their children during virtual learning, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has launched the Parent Technology Help Desk. Find out how to help your student log into Blackboard and Google Meet for their virtual classes and how to get help.
Return to School — Frequently Asked Questions for Families
Questions and answers about the 2020-21 school year.