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Teacher Resources

 

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.  To use this service, you'll need a Teacher Card.
 

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.  Fines and fees are the responsibility of the cardholder.  Teacher Cards have a checkout limit of 100 items and an increased reserve limit of 30 items.  The loan period for 28-day items is increased to 6 weeks.
 

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.
 

Websites for Homeschoolers

Helpful Databases

Educators may find these Library databases to be especially useful.  A library card is required for access outside of our locations.

Beanstack
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 iOS or Android device.

BookFlix
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.

Brainfuse HelpNow
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.)

Britannica 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.

Explora
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.

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.

Mango Languages
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.

Project Gutenberg
Over 50,000 free ebooks (including many classics) to read on your computer or mobile device.