Homework Help

The library has space to study and can help you learn with free online courses, tutoring and research resources.

Study space

• You can work or study at any branch, and some have space for group or individual study.

  All branches have computers and wireless internet access (Wi-Fi).

• Youth Hubs

  Library branches with a Youth Hub provide drop-in space to do homework after school, where helpful staff are always available. Teens can access laptops, ipads and printing services.

Tutoring

• Brainfuse

  Online homework help for students in grades K-12. Access live tutoring, ask a question or use the writing lab.

Databases & online research

• Academic OneFile

  Articles from scholarly and general-interest magazines and journals on current events, general sciences and technology, social sciences, arts and humanities.

• Canada in Context

  Articles, videos, audio files, vetted websites, etc. on a broad range of Canadian topics, people, places and events.

• JSTOR

  Archive of articles from scholarly journals for arts, sciences, social sciences and humanities. Includes selected book chapters and primary sources.

Online courses

• LinkedIn Learning

  Video courses on software development, business, design, photography and more.

• O'Reilly Learning

  Video courses and eBooks on technology and business topics.

• Mango Languages

  Interactive courses in 71 different languages, including English as a Second Language.

Test preparation & practice

• Road to IELTS - General Module

  Interactive activities, practice tests and answers for the general test. For high school, work experience or training programs.

• Road to IELTS - Academic Training Module

  Interactive activities, practice tests and answers for the academic test. For college, university or professional applications.

• Learning Express Library

  Practice for the LSAT, MCAT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, TOEIC, TOEFL, Canadian Citizenship, and other standardized tests.

• Tense Buster

  Lessons and practice tests to help improve English grammar. Beginner to advanced levels.

More help from the library

• Blog posts

  Instruction and support for research and homework from Toronto Public Library.

• Homework help on YouTube

  Recordings of presentations by library staff on research and homework topics.