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Live real-time homework assistance is available for California K-12 students 24 hours a day by laptop, tablet or phone from qualified tutors using state curriculum and standards. 24/7 assistance is available in English and Spanish for Language Arts and Mathematics.

Every day between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM, assistance is available in core K-12 subjects in the following languages:

• English
• Spanish
• Mandarin
• Cantonese
• Vietnamese
• Tagalog

Tutors can provide a virtual whiteboard, conduct live audio interactions with students and work with learners on a wide range of concepts. Students are expected to work through the content and learn from the feedback. Tutors do not provide answers — they provide guidance and help. All tutors have passed background checks and possess, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree.

24-hour complimentary access to New York Times Games. Play Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, and more.

Getting Started
To get started, register for a free account either by being logged into smcl.org, opens a new window or from within a San Mateo County Libraries location, opens a new window using a library computer or using your own device on the library WiFi. Once registered, you will be able to enjoy your 24-hour access pass from anywhere by logging in with the same email and password entered during registration.

After your 24-hour pass expires, you may activate a new pass by visiting the pass activation page, opens a new window while once again being logged into smcl.org, opens a new window or from within a San Mateo County Libraries, opens a new window location using a library computer or using your own device on the library WiFi.

Students can access all of Redwood City Public Library's eResources using their Empower Card. Requires 29731 or 29735 library card.

An engaging, interactive, gamified and trustworthy online learning experience for grades pre-K through high school. A suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, educational games, pictures, audio, maps and video, complemented by children’s ebooks, current periodicals and related Web sites.

Perfect for school reports and research papers. There are different portals for different age ranges and includes Spanish resources for elementary school users.

World Book Online Help, opens a new window