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Databases

Articles and Magazines

Search and read articles from Consumer Reports using the EBSCOhost database.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Search for articles on your computer or mobile device covering the fields of art, architecture, business, computer science, earth sciences, economics, education, engineering, health, history, law, life sciences, literature, medicine, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion, sociology, and more.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Read the latest issues of your favorite magazines on your computer or mobile device.

Books and Literature

Read books and listen to audiobooks on your computer or mobile device.

Comprehensive source of information about books that includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Over 50,000 free ebooks to read on your computer or mobile device.

Find books in libraries all over the world.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Business and Investing

Find business journal articles, industry & market reports, company profiles, and more.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Up to date information on topics from starting a company, operations management, and sales to growing or rescuing a business.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Education

Supports both student research and classroom instruction with simple searching that quickly delivers relevant results and easy-to-browse categories organized by popular topic.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Helps anyone learn software, technology, creative, and business skills to achieve their personal and professional goals. Users receive unlimited access to a vast library of high-quality, current, and engaging video tutorials taught by recognized industry experts on your computer or mobile device(Note:  To log into the mobile app, enter lex for your Library ID.  You will be prompted to enter your library card number and PIN.)

Learn practical conversation skills for over 70 languages spoken around the world on your computer or mobile device.  Learn English with narration in your native tongue through ESL courses taught in 15+ different languages.

Encyclopedias

Offers resources in Spanish for elementary and middle school age, including a comprehensive encyclopedia.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Award-winning resource for children and adults with trusted information.  Choose the age-appropriate level that works best to conduct research, complete homework assignments, and work on special projects.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Offers resources in Spanish for high school age and up, including a comprehensive encyclopedia.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Genealogy and History

Obituaries and death notices from newspapers around the country.

Search billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more.  Available only to customers inside Lexington Public Library locations.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

The Lexington Public Library’s Digital Archives are intended to give open access to researchers and students to learn more about Fayette County and our rich history. This is not an exhaustive collection, though new material is continually being scanned and added. It is a very small fraction of the Library’s physical holdings, which are housed and available for reference in the Kentucky Room at the Central Library.

Selective finding aid to Lexington newspaper articles about significant people, places and events from 1787-2007.

Grants

The most exhaustive and up-to-date knowledge and insight on the social sector to fuel any fundraising mission. Expanded, in-depth profiles of each grantmaker plus inside looks at the grants they've actually made keep your organization operating at peak effectiveness.  Available only to customers inside the Central Library.

Health & Wellness

Covers health and wellness from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. Information provided in this database should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Homework Help and Test Preparation

Brainfuse HelpNow is a comprehensive learning suite, consisting of tutoring, collaboration, and study tools on your computer or mobile device.  Live homework help for grades K-12 is available from 2pm-11pm daily with professional tutors.  (Note:  You must create an account on the Brainfuse site before you can log into the mobile app.)

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.

Kids

Discover our 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.

Pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction from Scholastic imprints. This engaging resource for children in grades pre-K through 3 will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills.

News and Current Events

News and information from news sources around the globe.

Comprehensive news and information at the local, state, regional and national levels.

Features contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues.  Provides resources for debaters, including pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more.  Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Content from over 80 Kentucky newspapers and news sources, including the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Full text articles from April 25, 1983, to present.

Digital issues from January 1, 2016, to present.  Read the Herald-Leader in its original printed format, including pictures.