Homework Help
Stuck? Confused? In a hurry? Don't give up...we can help! Library staff can help direct you to the resources you need.
Live Online Tutors
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Need homework help?
Get free homework help in math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and more with live tutors online, available everyday from 2-11:59 p.m. in English and Spanish.
1. Log on to HelpNow.
2. Click “Live Tutoring”.
3. Select your subject and level.
4. Click “Get Live Help”
Writing a paper?
HelpNow has a Writing Lab! Send your paper to a tutor and receive constructive feedback to help you become a better writer. For even more help, connect with a live tutor to get help with any stage of the writing process
Preparing for a test?
Visit SkillSurfer to learn with lessons, videos, and practice tests. Take practice tests on the SAT, ACT, GED, and many more. You can also create your own flashcards and study games with Flashbulb.
Telephone Hotline
Ask Rose Homework Hotline
We also suggest trying the Ask Rose Homework Hotline. You can ask a math and science expert for homework help by calling the hotline. They provide FREE help to Indiana students in grades 6-12.
Tutors can be accessed via the AskRose website in online chat or email, or by calling 877-ASK-ROSE (877-275-7673).
The AskRose website also offers more than 500 resources available through videos and downloadable reference materials.
Video Tutorials
Khan Academy
Khan Academy provides free video tutorials and online exercises for students in math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. They provide several helpful tips and tools for self paced learning including daily schedules for several grade levels.
Research Databases
The Library also offers dozens of online resources you can access anytime, anywhere. There are several topics you can choose from on our Research page, or you can go directly to Homework Help categories for Grades K-5 and Grades 6-12.
Science Fair Help
Looking for an idea for a science project? Here are several science experiment ideas that use materials easily found in your house. A couple of them might require a trip to the grocery store or pharmacy, but mostly you can just raid the garage, kitchen, or medicine chest for the ingredients. Each experiment will give you directions as well as suggest websites and books that will help you explain what science is at work during the experiment.
Contact Us
- Visit, Call, or Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations for assistance.
- Text-a-Librarian Send a text to 317-333-6877 for quick questions and quick replies to connect you to the information you need. Your question will be answered within 24 hours (barring holidays). Message and data rates may apply, depending on your phone plan.
- Email-a-Librarian If you need to send some details and get a written response, shoot us an email via our contact form. This might be helpful if you hope to get an answer that contains links to web content.
- Call the Tinker Station Tech/Device Helpline The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch and listen on a PC, tablet or phone, as well as search and download materials from the Library's extensive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks and digital music.
Indiana High School Equivalency (HSE)
Indiana High School Equivalency is an alternative for earning a high school diploma in Indiana. An HSE Diploma can be earned after completing a test based on five subject areas (math, reading, writing, science and social studies). If you have specific questions about the HSE dial 2-1-1 to connect with a navigator. (NOTE: This diploma used to be called the GED or TASC.)
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