Educator Resources
Educator Resources
Teacher Materials Requests
Special Assistance/Class Visits
Educator Cards
Educator Cards may only be used for teaching materials, not for personal use. 3-day DVDs may not be checked out. All fines and Library polices apply.
To qualify for an Educator Card, you must have a personal Lexington Public Library card in good standing, along with additional documentation: school ID or paystub (for teachers); Letter of Intent to Homeschool (for homeschoolers); Certification from the Child Care Council (for Daycare Directors).
Helpful Databases
Beanstack
Discover our favorite books and apps, matched to your child's age and interests, and other tools for building early literacy.
Bookflix
Online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Students in grades K-12 can receive free help from professional tutors from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM every day on a computer or mobile device. (Note: You must create a Brainfuse account before using 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
EBSCO's interface for schools and public libraries. 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. (Note: You must create a Mango account before using the mobile app.)
Project Gutenberg
Over 40,000 free ebooks (including many classics) to read on your computer or mobile device.