Teacher and Student Resources
Homework Help
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Connect live with expert tutors for homework help in English & Spanish 24/7, and every day from 10 AM-10 PM in additional languages.
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Teacher and Student Resources
Homework Help
Get Live Homework HelpNow!
Connect live with expert tutors for homework help in English & Spanish 24/7, and every day from 10 AM-10 PM in additional languages.
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Get a Library Card!
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Teacher and Student Resources
Homework Help
Get Live Homework HelpNow!
Connect live with expert tutors for homework help in English & Spanish 24/7, and every day from 10 AM-10 PM in additional languages.
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Get a Library Card!
Sign up to get a library card and unlock a world of adventure!
For Teachers
School Outreach Requests
To request any library services for your school, contact your local youth services librarian or contact our customer care to be connected.
Teacher Resources: Lesson Plans, Book Guides & More
San Mateo County Libraries has lots of great resources for educators, like the databases on TeachingBooks.
Introducing New Empower Card for Local Students
We're excited to announce the launch of Empower Cards, a new library card designed to expand student access to library resources.
Connect Your Students to More eBooks With Sora!
Give your students direct access to the Peninsula Library System's eBook and eAudiobook collection with Sora!
For Students and Parents
Let's Read San Mateo County
A resource for parents and caregivers to help students practice reading skills at home.
Looking for Something New to Read?
Explore the hundreds of book titles in various formats hand-picked by staff for any occasion or just for fun!
Homeschooling Resources
There are many resources and support networks out there to help you navigate the world of educating your children at home.
Free Meals at the Library! ¡Comida Gratis en la Biblioteca!
We are thrilled to offer our popular meals program at the East Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay and North Fair Oaks Libraries!
Additional Online Resources
Online Resources for Homework, Education, and Testing
Access our large collection of online resources to supplement research, homework, literacy, testing, and more.
Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks From Anywhere
Get access to a large variety of eBooks and eAudiobooks and other literacy resources in multiple languages from anywhere.
Online Resources for Educators
We offer a range of free online resources that can help teachers, tutors, and volunteers connect with students outside of the classroom.
Hoopla Digital
Connect to Hoopla, an online simultaneous-use service with eAudiobooks, eBooks, and comic books, as well as movies, music, and TV shows.
Using the Library
Watch these helpful step-by-step videos to get your adventure started with San Mateo County Libraries!