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Trying to find a book and want to search libraries all over the world, all at once? WorldCat Discovery is the library catalog for you. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

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.

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Lexington Herald-Leader full text article search beginning from April 25, 1983.

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Learn more about Fayette County and our rich history with the Kentucky Room's Digital Archives. Search photo collections, historical newspapers and publications, and community collections with a simple search. New material is continually being scanned and added.

TeachingBooks is a collection of resources about children's and young adult books, including author and illustrator interviews, video book trailers, audio book readings, book discussion guides, and much more. Provided by the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.

Get live expert help with homework and skill building, study tips and tools, and collaborate with friends on your computer or mobile device. Live Homework Help is available for K-12 grades from 2 pm - 11 pm daily with professional tutors. You must create an account on the Brainfuse site before you can log into the mobile app.
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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.

Find trusted information in this multimedia encyclopedia for elementary and middle school students in Spanish. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Find trusted information in this multimedia encyclopedia for high school students in Spanish. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Do you need business journal articles, industry & market reports, company profiles, and more? Business Source is the place for you. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Are you a student who needs help with research or a teacher who needs something extra for classroom instruction? Explora is for you, with easy to browse categories organized by popular topics and a simple search that delivers quick and relevant results. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Search selected articles in Lexington newspapers about significant people, places, and events from 1787-2007.

Looking for something new to read? Did you love a book and want to read something else like it? NoveList provides expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

News and Information from news sources around the globe.

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Search, view, and download digitized historical Lexington, KY Newspapers covering the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

Do you need to learn new software, technology, creative or business skills to achieve your professional or personal goals? LinkedIn Learning gives you unlimited access to a vast library of high quality video tutorials taught by recognized industry experts. You can work at your own pace with provided exercise files. Available on your personal 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.)

United States news sources at the local, state, regional and national levels.

Start your genealogy search with billions of records including census data, vital records, directories, photos and more. Available only to customers inside Lexington Public Library locations. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.

Are you on the debate team, or like to know both sides of an issue before making up your mind? Opposing Viewpoints offers contextual information and opinions on hundreds of social issues. Pro/Con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics and more available as resources for debaters. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.