The City of Salem Public Library and Animal Shelter join forces for a pet adoption fair and pet food/pet supplies drive this Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library. Help pets in need with your donations while finding a new furry friend! The Salem Animal Shelter is accepting donations of pet food, pet supplies, toys, blankets, and more.
Back to School: Library Card Provides Free Access to Homework Help!
Need help with those homework meltdowns? Going back to school and need to dust off those math or paper-writing skills? Working on earning your GED or preparing for a Citizenship Test? Access Brainfuse HelpNow, an online homework help database for kindergarteners through adults, with a library card from your local library and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
An app is available for iPhone or Android. Access the database on the Salem Public Library’s website (www.salemlibrary.info). Click on the “Research” link and scroll down to HelpNow.
HelpNow’s features include:
Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
Skills-Building Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
24-Hour Writing Lab Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
Homework Send Question Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
Adult Learning Center Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!
Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support
Related databases, JobNow and VetNow, provide online training and career assistance geared specifically towards these populations.
These databases are provided to all Virginia Public Libraries through donors and government funding to the Library of Virginia.
