Students and teachers work on computers at the Marksbury Family Branch

Students & Educators

Students

LPL After School

LPL After School is a FREE after-school drop-in program at the Northside and Marksbury Family Branches for kids aged 5-12 and a caregiver that takes place 3pm-5pm Monday through Friday. Join us for snacks, STEAM and enrichment activities, and homework help from one of our volunteers. No need for children and caregivers to register - just show up! Activities provided courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health. Snacks will be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry.

On Saturdays, snacks with enrichment activities are offered from 3pm-4pm.

Brainfuse HelpNow

Brainfuse HelpNow
Can't make it to the library? Live homework help for grades K-12 is available from 2pm-11pm daily with Brainfuse HelpNow. Access is free with your library card on your computer or mobile device. (Note: You must create an account on the Brainfuse site before you can log into the mobile app.)
LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library
Interactive study guides and practice exams to prepare for the GED, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, and other academic, civil service, military and professional exams. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
Beanstack

Beanstack
Discover favorite books and apps, matched to your child's age and interests, and other tools for building early literacy. Log reading and earn badges on your computer or mobile device.
Bookflix

Bookflix
For grades pre-K through 3, BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks with a related nonfiction book from Scholastic imprints. These engaging stories will help early readers to develop and practice essential reading skills.

Schools & Teachers

Here at the library, we provide a range of programs, services, and online resources that support academic enrichment and help students and educators prep for success. Choose from one of the following options to learn more.

Bucket of Books
The Bucket of Books service will supplement your curriculum with specially-selected books on a particular topic or for your students' pleasure reading. You'll need a Teacher Card to use this service.

 

Destination Kindergarten Storytime Kits
Destination Kindergarten Storytime Kits may be borrowed for 2 weeks. Each kit contains: 5-7 books, a binder with songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays, and several classroom manipulatives for activities. Please note:  These kits are intended for classroom use, and you must be an employee of a childcare facility to request a kit.

 

Special Assistance/Class Visits
To contact a librarian for special assistance or to schedule a class visit, please use our Book a Librarian service.

 

Teacher Cards
The Teacher Card is a library card specifically designed for all kinds of teachers in Fayette County, including, but not limited to, those in public and private schools, daycare centers and preschools, homeschools (one card per family), student teachers, college professors and teaching assistants, and religious school teachers. You can apply for a Teacher Card at any of our locations.

Teacher Cards expire every two years and will be renewed upon verbal or written confirmation of teacher status.  Teacher Cards have an increased reserve limit of 30 items. The loan period for 28-day items is increased to 6 weeks.