The library provides access to a variety of online resources for students and adults. We offer online tutoring for students, career help, online books and magazines, educational videos, and more!
Homework help
Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one homework help service.
How to access:
Visit wbpl.org/HelpNow to get homework help! You can get help as a guest or create an account to share or save your work.
- Live Tutoring: Submit a question and receive live, one-on-one help from a Brainfuse tutor. Chat, draw on a whiteboard, or upload pictures of your homework!
- Writing Lab: Writing tutors provide constructive feedback and help on papers, usually within 24 hours.
- SkillSurfer: Study at your own pace with practice tests, flashcards, recorded lessons, and more!
- Send Question: Submit questions via an online form and a tutor will respond, usually within 24 hours.
- Language Lab: Receive help with Spanish and French homework from fluent language tutors.
Adult learning
Brainfuse provides help for adult learners.
How to access:
Click here to get started with JobNow and VetNow! You do not need to enter your library card number, just leave the field blank and click log in.
- JobNow: one-of-a-kind career assistance that covers all major aspects of job hunting.
- Adult Learning Center: providing academic assistance designed for adult learners.
- VetNow: supporting the community’s veterans and their families with locating eligible benefits, live online academic tutoring, employment transition assistance, and finding community resources.
Ebooks and audiobooks
Download ebooks, magazines, audiobooks, and more on Bridges!
How to access:
Visit the Bridges catalog using the Libby app online or download the Libby app by Overdrive from your device’s app store!
Visit our Bridges page for instructions on how to get started.
Streaming video
Stream movies, documentaries, kids’ stories, and more! WBPL offers streaming video to all our patrons, completely free.
How to access:
Use your library card number at wbpl.kanopy.com to create an account.
Visit our Kanopy page for instructions on how to get started.
Foundation Directory Online
Foundation Directory Online provides the most comprehensive and accurate information on U.S. Grantmakers and their funding activities.
Available on all in-library computers and your devices via our wifi! Visit The Foundation Directory Online.
You can also check out ebooks and audiobooks via Libby on the following subjects:
- Grants & Proposal Writing
- Fundraising
- Collaboration
- Human Resources
- Marketing & Communication
How to Access the Candid Library on Libby
- Register for a new Candid catalog account: Candid Account Registration.
- Once registered, a user ID number will be generated (it will also be sent to the email you registered with).
- Go to the Candid Overdrive Library at the link below, or on the Libby app settings menu, click Add Library and search for “Candid.”
- Enter your user ID number. You will now be able to borrow ebooks and audiobooks from the Candid Overdrive library!