eResources

NewsBank provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues.

Explore the nation’s past in unprecedented ways. Search and browse American newspapers published across three centuries.

The world’s largest collection of online family history records. Ancestry must be used in the library.

Access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels for children. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga for teens. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting on what matters most.

Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

The Gale Virtual Reference Library provides access to reference titles on American Indians, the environment, history, law, and natural science.

The Lexington Herald-Leader reports on the local topics, including local weather, traffic, crime, sports and national news.

Discover the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for genealogical research.

HeritageQuest Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content.

The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.

Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, and even your TV.

Job & Career Accelerator from LearningExpress Library combines everything you need for a successful job search into one easy-to-use online application.

KYVL provides information resources for elementary through college age students, adult learners, business and health professionals, and social work professionals.

LearningExpress Library is designed to help students and professionals at all levels of learning achieve their educational and career-related goals.

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive.

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts.

Mango Languages offers 71 language courses. Additionally, the service offers English lessons in 17 languages and specialty courses to teach cultural differences.

Access 19.5 billion historical records for genealogy research. Uncover your ethnic origins & find relatives around the world!

NoveList is the premier database of reading recommendations, available through libraries around the world. We match the right book with the right person.

The ProQuest platform hosts multidisciplinary content containing scholarly journals, books, video & audio, dissertations & theses, newspapers and more.

TeachingBooks^® strives to joyfully enrich everyone’s experience reading children’s and young adult books.

66 different databases are offered through KYVL.  At the homepage, click on the letter “T” to access Tumblebooks.

Powerful tools to assist you in investments and finances.