Back to School Resources
Welcome back to school! At Houston Public Library, we support students, parents, and educators with a wealth of books, tools, and programs. Explore our resources to enhance learning, tackle homework, and inspire success throughout the year!
Homework Help
- Britannica Online for Children
Offers age-appropriate articles, images, and videos to support homework and curiosity. Develop research skills and knowledge across science, history, and more. - Brainfuse - HelpNow
Live tutoring, writing help, and skill-building tools that empower students with personalized academic support in math, reading, science, and test preparation 24/7. Includes FASFA assistance. - Discover Our World
Explore countries and cultures through interactive maps, facts, and photos. Make learning geography, social studies, and global awareness fun, engaging, and easy to understand.
Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources.
- LearningExpress Library
Build skills with tutorials, eBooks, practice tests for STAAR, SAT, ACT, AP, GED, and more. Confidently prepare for school success, college, careers, and beyond. - National Geographic Kids
Discover wildlife, science, and cultures through stunning visuals, games, and articles. Spark curiosity and learning through trusted, kid-friendly National Geographic content. - Gale In Context
Simplifies homework with reliable, trusted content across subjects like science, history, literature, social studies, biographies, and more!
For Teachers
- Educator's Reference Complete
Provides teachers with full-text education journals, lesson planning tools, and research materials to support professional development and instructional improvement. - Kids Can Code
Introduces students in grades 3-8 to coding through fun, interactive lessons, helping teachers build computational thinking and digital literacy skills in the classroom. - Miss Humblebee's Academy
Supports early literacy and school readiness with interactive lessons, progress tracking, and curriculum-aligned activities in reading, math, science, and more. - NoveList K-8 Plus
Helps you find books for your young readers, including fiction and nonfiction with Lexile scores. - TeachingBooks
Enhances reading instruction with author interviews, lesson plans, and diverse book resources to engage students and support literacy across all levels.
Read & Explore
- Children’s Titles
Dive into books that entertain and educate, fostering a love for reading early on. - Teen's Titles
Access materials specifically curated to interest and challenge teens.
Download & Stream Media
- Boundless
Access a wide selection of eBooks and audiobooks for all ages! Read and listen on-demand from any device. - Comics Plus
Access thousands of digital comics and graphic novels for all ages - read anytime, anywhere, inspiring creativity and a love of reading. - hoopla
Stream movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics instantly! No holds, no waiting on 15 checkouts per month. - Kanopy
Watch critically acclaimed films, documentaries, and educational videos! Perfect for curious minds, classrooms, and lifelong learners. - Libby
Enjoy free eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines instantly on any device! Perfect for reading anytime, anywhere, with no late fees.
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