Homework Help
The following resources are available to help you with homework. Select a subject by clicking on the tabs below.
Computing
Hour of Code
For preschool and up.
Tutorials and activities on computer programming.
Khan Academy
For middle school through college.
Instructional videos and practice exercises on computer science, computer programming and computer animation.
Typing.com
For all ages.
Typing lessons, games and more.
English | Writing
BibMe
For high school through college.
Automatic bibliography maker for MLA, APA, Chicago and more.
Hippocampus
For middle school through college.
Videos and other resources on grammar, reading and writing strategies.
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
For high school through college.
Complete style guide help for MLA, APA, Chicago and AMA.
Writing and grammar resources.
Spark Notes
For middle school through college.
Study guides for assigned reading, including No Fear Shakespeare with line by line translations.
Universal Class
For middle school through college.
Online, self-directed courses on topics such as proofreading, editing, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and various types of creative writing.
Need a state library card?
Click HereForeign Language
Mango Languages
For all ages.
Mango Languages offer more than 40 foreign language courses and 16 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.
Need a state library card?
Click HereHistory | Geography | Government
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
For preschool through middle school.
Find information on the branches of government, laws, historical documents the election process and more.
Bureau of Labor Statistics for K-12
For all ages.
Games, activities, videos, and tools relating to economics, federal statistics, and careers, provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Khan Academy
For middle school through college.
Instructional videos and practice exercises on U.S. and World History.
Universal Class
For middle school through college.
Online, self-directed courses on topics such as history, wars, mythology, religion, ancient civilizations, and citizenship.
World Factbook
For middle school through college.
Information on history, society, government, economy, geography, and more for 267 world entities, provided by the Central Intelligence Agency.
Need a state library card?
Click HereMath
Cool Math 4 Kids
For 6th grade and under.
Games, lessons and more to make math fun.
Hippocampus
For middle school through college.
Videos and other resources on arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and probability.
Khan Academy
For Kindergarten through college.
Instructional videos and practice exercises from early math to calculus.
Universal Class
For middle school through college.
Online, self-directed courses on algebra and math studies, including basic math, prealgebra, precalculus, geometry, statistics, and accounting.
Need a state library card?
Click HereReading
Accelerated Reader Bookfinder
For all ages.
Find books by Accelerated Reader (AR) level, interest level, and point values.
Britannica E-Stax
For all ages.
Non-fiction books on a variety of subjects to read online or download.
Reading Rockets
For elementary.
Information and resources on how kids learn to read and how to help struggling readers.
Scholastic BookFlix
For elementary.
Animated picture books with a related non-fiction book
Storyline Online
For elementary.
Follow along as celebrated actors read children’s books aloud to help children improve reading, writing, and communication skills
Need a state library card?
Click HereResearch for Reports & Papers
Encyclopedia Britannica School Edition
For all ages.
An interactive online encyclopedia customizable by grade and reading ability.
Up-to-date articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, recommend websites and more.
Explora Kids
Designed especially for elementary.
Easy-to-browse categories organized by popular topic.
Articles, essays, primary sources, images, videos and more.
Explora Middle School
Designed especially for middle school.
Easy-to-browse categories organized by popular topic to give students research ideas.
Articles, essays, primary sources, images, videos and more.
Explora High School
Designed especially for high school.
Easy-to-browse categories organized by popular topic to give students research ideas.
Articles, essays, primary sources, images, videos and more.
Access World News
For middle school through college.
Comprehensive news collection for exploring issues and events at the local, regional, national and international level, including print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos.
Need a state library card?
Click HereScience
Hippocampus
For middle school through college.
Videos and other resources on biology, chemistry, physics and earth science.
Khan Academy
For high school through college.
Instructional video and practice exercises on biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy and health and medicine.
NASA for Students K-4
Designed especially for elementary.
Videos, games, and activities about space, planets, stars, weather, and other science topics.
NASA for Students 5-8
Designed especially for middle school.
Videos, science fair projects, and activities about science, earth science, astronomy, and other science topics.
NASA for Students 9-12
Designed especially for high school.
Videos, lectures, live streams, challenges, careers, and more relating to science, earth science, astronomy, physics, and other science topics.
Universal Class
For middle school through college.
Online, self-directed courses on biological and physical sciences, such as chemistry, astronomy, biology, anatomy and physiology, and psychology.
Need a state library card?
Click HereSkills Practice & Test Prep
Learning Express Library
Elementary, middle school, & high school.
Math, English, language arts, social studies and science skill practice. Popular Tests include: ACT, AP, GRE, GED, PRAXIS, NCLEX, and ASVAB. Immediate scoring, answer explanations & individualized analysis.
Quizlet
For middle school through college.
Create and browse flashcard sets for a wide variety of subjects.
Universal Class
For middle school through college.
Online, self-directed courses on a wide variety of topics, including exam prep, office skills, career training, and more.
Need a state library card?
Click HerePittsburg Public Library
308 N Walnut
Pittsburg, KS 66762
► Library Hours
Sun: 1:00p - 5:00p
Mon: 9:00a - 8:00p
Tues: 9:00a - 7:00p
Wed: 9:00a - 7:00p
Thurs: 9:00a - 7:00p
Fri: 9:00a - 5:00p
Sat: 10:00a - 4:00p