Homework Help

Fort Lee Public Library approved places to find answers to your homework.

Library Databases

Your library card gives you access to many different resources that can help you with homework assignments, especially research.

Khan Academy

For all your academic needs. Help with test prep, AP classes and more.

Brainfuse HelpNow

HelpNow provides differentiated learning solutions for students of diverse needs and backgrounds. Students communicate with live, online tutors using an interactive, virtual whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems. HelpNow also offers skills building and test preparation where after taking a quiz, the user can then connect directly to a live tutor to review the topics and questions covered in the quiz.

HelpNow also gives students access to the Writing Lab and Send Question Center. These options give users the freedom to receive assistance at any time of the day without connecting with a live tutor. Users can submit papers through the Writing Lab for detailed feedback. The Send Question Center is for non-writing assignments such as math or science.

Click the link above and use your library card number to access HelpNow.

Purdue Online Writing Lab

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material, and we provide these as a free service of the Writing Lab at Purdue. Students, members of the community, and users worldwide will find information to assist with many writing projects.

Harvard Online (teen/adult)

Learn a new skill with online courses from Harvard University.

Mouse Open Projects

Interactive curriculum to teach coding in languages like Scratch, Javascript, and more.

Code.org At Home

Resources to help your student learn computer science at home, with web, smart phone, and unplugged options

Girls Who Code At Home

Resources to keep up your learning at home, and ideas on how to stay busy and—most importantly—brave.

The Henry Ford Model i Innovation Classroom

Experience the invention process step-by-step and gain valuable entrepreneurial skills with our Invention Convention Curriculum.

Spark Notes

SparkNotes are the most helpful study guides around to literature, math, science, and more.

Read Write and Think

An online reading and language arts hub jointly hosted by the International Literacy Association and the National Council for Teachers of English. Features printable activities, book recommendations, and interactive tools like a digital comic book creator!

Advanced Power Search

Take your search game to the next level with these videos.

Time for Payback

An online game that prepares you for the financial responsibilities of college and beyond.

Online Civics Lessons

The National Constitution Center is offering live Zoom lessons on America’s foundational document for middle and high schoolers. High school sessions are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1 p.m., while middle school offerings happen Wednesdays and Thursdays at noon.

The Art Assignment

The Art Assignment is a video series that introduces you to innovative artists, presents you with assignments, and explores art history through the lens of the present.

Boredom Busters!

Need something fun and different to do?  Check these links out!

Hogwarts Digital Escape Room

You can complete this escape room as a family or individual, you can compete against friends and try it multiple times. Just make sure you have fun!

Teenbook Cloud

An e-Book database for grades 7-12.

Virtual Museum Tours

Wander through museums around the world from the comfort of your couch.

Virtual Vacation

Tired of looking at your house? Take a virtual vacation.

Khan Academy (Imagineering in a Box)

Go behind the scenes and learn what it’s like to be a Disney imagineer

Creativebug

Sign up for a free month trial and take classes on art, sewing, baking and more.

BBC iReporter

Take on the role of a BBC social media reporter breaking the story of a hacking crisis in this choose-your-own adventure game with live-action video. Touches on digital literacy issues such as sources, fake news, and sharing on social media.

Sampulator

Create the next chart-topper with a web-based keyboard of music samples. Record and layer different tracks, then listen to your creation.

MakeCode Arcade

Design, remix, and play games while learning the code that powers them. Start with a tutorial game before building your own game or taking a deeper dive into a coding course.

Incredibox

Build an animated beatboxing crew using drag-and-drop musical samples. Play around and make your own beats or complete challenges to unlock music choruses. Incredibox has both a limited online demo and an app.

Teen Book Cloud

Free online books!

Young Artists of America Watch Party

Every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7:00pm, we invite our entire YAA Family to come together to watch a recent YAA production in its entirety. 

Hack the Pandemic

Instructions to 3D print or sew facemasks for healthcare workers.

Color Our Collections

From February 3-7, 2020, libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions around the world are sharing free coloring sheets and books based on materials in their collections. Please download, print, and share your favorites!

Self Care

If you’re struggling, there are ways to get help right away.

Crisis Text Line 24/7

Text HOME to 741741

New Jersey Hopeline

1-855-654-6735

2nd Floor Teen Support Helpline

Text or Call 1-888-222-2228

BeWell Self Care, Nutrition, and Health

BeWell, a program developed by Columbia University’s Harlem Health Promotion Center, have some helpful links.

Teen Vogue Self Care Tips

Take it from the experts and be gentle with yourself.