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Homework Help


We're here to help! Ask the Young Adult Librarian or any of our Reference Librarians to help you find things in the library!

Use databases to find magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedias, and reference books. The resources found in databases come from trusted sources that you can cite with confidence. Available 24/7, all you need to access these resources is your Southington library card.

General
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Explora Middle Schools   |   Explora High Schools
Allows students to easily search across a range of sources including newspapers and magazines, encyclopedias, dictionaries, books, biographies and more. Current events, arts, history, health and science are just a few of the topics covered. 

Middle Search Plus

Need some help with that homework? Here’s a great place to find some answers. This database has magazine articles, biographies and primary source documents for all your assignments and reports. There’s also a collection of photos, maps and flags.

Mas Ultra
Designed specifically for high school students, this database includes popular high school magazines including American Heritage, Careers & Colleges, Civil War Times, Congressional Digest, Discover, History Today, Nation, National Review, New Republic, Popular Science, Science News, Scientific American, Smithsonian, World War II, and more.

TOPICsearch
Current events database including the full text of teacher- and librarian-selected newspaper and magazine articles, pamphlets, biographies, book reviews, opinion polls, and government information on popular classroom topics.

Learning Express High School Equivalency Center
Earning a high school equivalency credential can open the door to better income, a more fulfilling job, and a college education. If you are preparing for the GED® test, GED® en Español, HiSET® or TASC™ exams, these practice tests, interactive tutorials, and ebooks will help you reach your goal.

Literature

MagillOnLiterature Plus
Biographical essays that reflect extended coverage of the 2,500 most studied authors and include up-to-date lists of each author's principal works and current secondary bibliographies. Includes Masterplots (12 volumes), Masterplots II (58 volumes), Cyclopedia of World Authors (5 volumes), Cyclopedia of Literary Characters (5 volumes), Magill's Literary Annual 1977-2012 (38 volumes), Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature (4 volumes), Magill Book Reviews, and Critical Surveys (35 volumes).

History & Biography

History Reference Center
Full text for thousands of history encyclopedias, reference books, leading periodicals and other sources. Features historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps, and more than 80 hours of historical video. 

Biography Reference Center
Thousands of reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography Today and Biography, plus narrative biographies not available in other databases. In addition to keyword search, you can locate biographies by subject occupation, nationality, activity, gender, lifespan and more.

Biography Reference Bank
In-depth, original profiles from the Current Biography and World Authors series, the thorough periodical coverage of Biography Index and the specialist biographical content of Junior Authors & Illustrators. It provides biographical full-text articles, page images and abstracts from today's leading magazines and journals, and a searchable collection of more than 35,000 images.

Science

Ask Dr. Math
A group experienced volunteers talk about all aspects of math, from homework questions, to work-related practical math, to "how" or "why" questions arising from curiosity or confusion. 

Science Reference Center
Full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources. Topics covered include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology, and wildlife. 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Hours
    • Directions
    • Contact Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Policies
    • Strategic Plan
    • 2021-2022 Annual Report
    • Friends of the Library
    • The Barnes Museum
    • Community >
      • Town of Southington
      • Southington Public Schools
      • Historical Society
  • Catalog
    • What's New!
    • Search the Catalog
    • Check Your Account
    • Pay Fines Online
    • Renew An Item
    • Reserve an Item
    • Library of Things >
      • Cake Pans
      • Chromebook Kits & Hotspots
      • Other Unique Items
  • Events
    • Summer Reading
    • Adult Events
    • Kids Events
    • Teen Events
    • Veterans Coffee Schedule
    • On Exhibit
    • Past Programs on YouTube
    • Suggestions & Feedback
  • Adult Services
    • How do I...? >
      • Get a library card?
      • Renew my library card?
      • Place or cancel a hold?
      • Borrow an eBook?
      • Sign up for the e-newsletter?
    • Reference Desk >
      • Reference Services
      • Digital Resources
      • Local History Room
      • Genealogy
      • Newspaper Archives
      • Health Resources
      • Consumer Reports
    • Museum Passes
    • New Materials >
      • First in a Series
      • Mysteries List
      • Thriller List
    • Author Alerts
    • Book Groups
    • Homebound Delivery
    • Register to Vote >
      • Voter Registration (Spanish)
      • Voter Registration (English)
  • Kid's Place
    • Kid's Place
    • Upcoming Events
    • Kindergarten Suggested Reading List
    • For Caregivers
    • Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington >
      • COVID-19 and Children
      • Early Childhood Resources Directory
      • Preschool Options
      • Homeschooling
    • Online Programming
    • Digital Adventures
    • 2023 Nutmeg Nominees
    • Storytime Anytime
    • Cake Pan Collection
    • Unique Circulating Items
    • BookFlix
  • Teen Zone
    • Upcoming Events
    • Homework Help
    • Maker Space >
      • 3D Printing
      • Cricut Maker
      • Maker Kits
    • Teen Links
  • Building Project
    • Building Project Updates
    • Need
    • Priorities
    • Concept Plans
    • FAQ
    • Use Calculator