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Homework Help for Kids

Are you working on a homework project or interested in finding out more about a topic? You're in the right place! 

For online web resources to help students, teachers and families check out our new guide: Learning from Home. Need homework help for teens? Visit Homework Help for Teens.

Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

Our catalogue
You can search by keywords, title, author, subject & more. The default search is a "Keyword" search (a significant or descriptive word or words, for example "volcanoes"), but you can search by title, author, subject and more. The library has a vast collection of books, ebooks and audiobooks that will help you find just the right information to make your project a success. We also have a dedicated team of highly skilled professionals who can guide you through the resources.

Our staff
Reach out to library staff at childrens.teens@vpl.ca for help navigating these resources and finding the best information for your project.

Our online resources
These VPL online resources have articles, encyclopedia entries, pictures and more about all kinds of fascinating subjects. You only need your library card to login! Explore more of our resources in our Digital Library. 

Online Resources

  • Ancient and Medieval History Online

    Discover ancient and medieval civilizations through a rich selection of articles, images, videos, timelines and more.

  • Canadian Business and Current Affairs

    CBCA is a Canadian-focused database that offers access to newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals and reference sources. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and undergraduate levels.

  • Encyclopaedia Britannica Online

    Multimedia encyclopedia with world-renowned entries on thousands of topics. *Also suitable for research at the elementary and high school levels.

  • Encyclopaedia Britannica Online for Kids

    A multimedia encyclopedia especially for children.

  • Encyclopedia of Canada's Peoples

    NOTE: this online resource will be discontinued as of December 31, 2024. A print copy is available at the Central library.

    Online version of the 1999 resource that describes the nation’s 119 different ethnic groups: their process of migration, arrival and settlement, community life, intergroup relations, language and culture.

  • Gale Ebooks

    Thousands of high quality, full-text, downloadable encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and travel ebooks. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and undergraduate levels.

  • Historica Canada

    Includes the complete text of the Canadian Encyclopedia in English and French, interactive resources and timelines of Canadian and world events.

  • LinkedIn Learning

    LinkedIn Learning offers video courses in business, computer technology, software, and creative skills, all conducted by experts in their fields.

    New to LinkedIn Learning? View a video tutorial or visit the LinkedIn Learning FAQ page for more information.

  • NoveList Plus Kids and Teens

    Discover the perfect fiction and non-fiction book with NoveList Plus Kids and Teens. Find new children's and young adult literature by browsing booklists or searching for author read-alikes and listen-alikes.

  • Points to the Past

    Searchable primary source material dating from as early as the 16th century to modern times. Excellent for historical research. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and post-secondary levels.