Homework Help

Need help with homework, projects, or studying? These free resources and databases can give you a boost!

Looking for more ways to learn and connect? Check out our Library programs for children and teens for activities, study help, and fun events.

KidsHealth – Homework Help: Tips on staying organized, studying smarter, and handling stress.
TVO Learn: Free Ontario curriculum lessons from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
TVO Learn Mathify: Free online math tutoring with Ontario-certified teachers (Grades 4–12).
TVO Learn Kindergarten: Fun lessons, videos, and activities created by Ontario-certified educators, designed to support play-based learning at home.
Khan Academy: Videos and practice exercises for math, science, English, and more.
Durham College Academic Upgrading: Extra courses to build your skills and get ready for college.
Rumie Learn: Quick 5-minute lessons on life skills, school skills, and career prep.

Gale Power Search: Search magazines, newspapers, and journals for your assignments.
Gale Virtual Reference Library: Trusted encyclopedias and reference books online.
LinkedIn Learning: Video courses to build study skills, tech knowledge, or career skills.
New York Times: Current news and articles from around the world.
TumbleBooks: Fun talking picture books and read-alongs for younger students.

Ancestry Library Edition: Search family history records.
Archives of Ontario: Explore Ontario’s past through documents and records.
Whitby Historical Newspapers: Old Whitby newspapers from the 1850s–1990s.
Whitby Online Historic Photographs: Thousands of photos from Whitby’s history.

MedlinePlus: Reliable info on health, medicine, and wellness.
Merck Medical Manuals: Easy-to-understand guides to illnesses and treatments.