Free 24/7 Homework Help for Students

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Get Expert Help Whenever Your Student Needs It

Homework questions at 9 PM? Studying at 6 AM before school?

Your student can now connect with live tutors through Brainfuse HelpNow anytime, day or night. This service is free with a library card. No need to worry about cost, transportation, or finding time during business hours.

Ready to get started? Access Brainfuse HelpNow with your library card. Don't have a card yet? Get an Alameda County library card for free.

What Is Brainfuse HelpNow?

Brainfuse HelpNow gives students online access to real human tutors and learning tools 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Live Tutoring 24/7: Connect with expert tutors in real time for one-on-one help in math, science, reading, writing, social studies, and more. Chat with a tutor, or select audio in Preferences if you prefer to talk.   

    Screenshot of preferences highlighted with the options to select either audio tutoring in Spanish or English.
    Select your Grade and Subject. If you would rather talk than use chat, you can select Preferences and choose your audio option. Then select Get Live Help.

  • K-12 and College: Support for elementary, middle school, high school, and college students.
  • Tutoring in English or Spanish: Get help in the language that works best for your student.
  • Writing Lab: Get expert feedback on essays and papers.
  • FAFSA Help: Get support with college financial aid applications.
  • Study Tools: Create flashcards, take practice tests, and build custom study plans.

Why This Matters

Every student deserves access to expert help when they need it. Brainfuse HelpNow makes that possible. Students don't need transportation to a tutoring center. They don't need to pay for private tutors. They can get help in English or Spanish, and they can connect with tutors whenever their schedule allows.

Students who work after school, care for family members, or study better at different times of day can get support when it works best for them. When students get stuck on homework, they can get unstuck fast. When they need extra practice before a test, support is waiting. This kind of access can make a real difference in confidence and grades.

Need a device or internet access? Visit the library to use our computers, laptops, or free Wi-Fi.

Questions?

Ask Us! We're here to help connect your student with the tools they need to succeed.