Homework help
Don’t know where to start with your homework?
We have books you can take home on different topics and also dictionaries and encyclopaedias.
Search Slough Libraries catalogue to check which books are in the library.
Try our tips below!
Ask us for help!
All the people working at our libraries will be delighted to help you find what you need.
- What do you need to know?
- What has your teacher asked you to write about?
For example - if it’s about the Egyptians – do you need to know about how they lived? What it was like at school? Or about the Pyramids?
- What kind of homework is it?
Are you:
- Finding a few facts?
- Writing a paragraph?
- Writing a project?
You can telephone the Slough children's library on 01753 787524 for help, email library@slough.gov.uk or send us your question using our information enquiry online form.
Using computers
It's free to use computers with the internet in all of our libraries. You can look up information or write up and print your homework.
Please remember you need your parent’s permission!
- Before you use a computer they need to sign a form.
- If you are under 10, you will need to have your mum, dad or carer with you while you use the computer.
For more information on using library computers see our adults' section on using computers and the internet.
Using the internet
Don't just Google! There are lots more websites that can help.
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24 Hour Library
These websites are very useful and can only be used if you are a member of the library. You will need a library card and your PIN number. To get a PIN number ask at your local library. (For more information on getting your PIN go to our Join the library page.)
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Weblinks
We have collected useful websites on different topics for you!
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Slough History Online
If you need information on Slough – this site has pictures and information about what it used to be like in this area.
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Enquire
Sometimes you just need a librarian - Enquire is a special service that allows you to ask a librarian for help ONLINE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
