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  Our Library has endless possibilities when it comes to books, graphic novels, ebooks and audiobooks for adults. KCKPL also has one of the finest movie and music collections in the area.
- Teens
  
  Whether it's homework help from tutor.com or perfecting stop motion with Legos, we've got you covered. Check out our Teen section for new features every week.
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  Find out about fun and upcoming activities for you at the Library. Plus, get the latest on all the cool new books, movies and music.
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Homework Help - Kids

Special Notices:

All library branches will be closed on May 29 for Memorial Day.

Homework Help for Kids

KCKPL locations offer some homework help by request. Librarians also can help with finding information and materials for research papers. The following resources can be used to help kids with homework assignments and research.

Learning Assistance & Test Prep

Tutor.com^TM with Live Tutors

Tutor.com^TM offers live homework help and test prepartion services. This is free for KCKPL patrons. The following are some of the options available.
- Real-time one-on-one tutoring with an expert
- Essay Drop-Off with detailed feedback in 12 hours
- Access to SkillsCenter^TM Resource Library for study and test resources
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Learning Express

Learning Express Library

Learning Express Library provides comprehensive test preparation, skills improvement resources, and career guidance for elementary students to adult learners. The following are some of the areas the service can help you.
- Student Success Skills for skills in school and beyond
- School Center for help with homework and learning skills
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Mango Language Learning

Use Mango Languages to help learn a new language or improve your English speaking skills. Mango has lessons available in 72 languages, including Spanish, Teugu, Chinese and Swahili. Create an account to log and track your language learning progress.
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Research and Informational Support

TumbleBooks

TumbleBookLibrary has more than 1,100 titles for grades K-6, and includes animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos and non-fiction books as well as books in Spanish and French. Plus, the collection features Graphic Novels and Math Stories.
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Britannica Library

Britannica Library provides web access to the popular Encyclopedia Brittanica publication. You can search by user level and the service includes articles, images, videos, magazine articles, primary source listings and web sites.
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Explora Elementary

Explora Elementary School

Elementary students can look up articles and facts for research papers, class projects, or homework from the world’s leading magazines and reference books.
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ABCMouse (in library buildings only)

This database includes educational games, puzzles, books and other learning activities for young children. Access for this database is only available at the library.
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Current and Historical Newspapers

Newsbank Resources

News and Information

Access current global, national and regional news through newspapers available from NewsBank. This service also includes historical and current articles from the Kansas City Star.
- Kansas City Star Historical & Current Articles
- Kansas & Missouri Local Newspapers
- America's Newspapers
- World News & Topics - Historical & Current
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