Newspapers & Magazines

Contrary to popular belief, periodicals aren't extinct yet! BCPL subscribes to over 50 popular magazines and five local newspapers, and we make them available to you at our branch locations.

  • Newspapers cannot be checked out, but they are here daily for you to peruse. We subscribe to The Pioneer News, Bullitt County's local news journal, as well as The Kentucky Standard, the paper for Nelson County, and The News-Enterprise, Hardin County's news. We also receive The Courier Journal, Jefferson County's newspaper, and for Kentucky sports fans, The Cat's Pause. Available titles may vary by location, but all locations receive The Pioneer News and The Courier Journal.
  • Several recent magazine issues are also available for you to browse at the library! Simply choose a comfy reading spot and settle in to pass the time or catch up on your favorite. We have a fascinating mix of popular and niche periodicals that varies by location.

Modern periodicals aren't the only ones we carry. Many more archived articles and papers are available in our genealogy collection—some printed and some on microfilm. If you need help finding them or using them, let a reference librarian know!

If you've joined the digital revolution, you can also access hundreds of digital periodicals for a variety of ages and interests. (Stay tuned for Wall Street Journal Digital Access to join our collection on August 15th!)

  • Black-and-white logo of Barron’s, a financial news publication.

    Barron’s Digital Access

    Invest smarter with unlimited, paywall-free access to Barron’s—a trusted source for market analysis, investing insights, and economic reporting. Access includes daily articles, the digital edition, newsletters, and more. Free with your library card. Access renews every 3 days.

  • Hoopla

    Hoopla is your gateway to streaming movies, TV shows, music, e-books, audiobooks, comics, and more! Enjoy instant access to millions of titles, including The Great Courses, 50+ digital magazines, and other specialty content through the BingePass feature. Plus, as of October 15th, the new Hoopla Flex feature provides access to sought-after audiobooks, perfect for when you’ve used up your Instant borrows or want to reserve high-demand titles.

  • Kentucky Libraries Unbound/Libby

    Kentucky Libraries Unbound powered by OverDrive allows you to download or stream audiobooks, e-books, and video to your PC, Mac®, or one of many mobile devices. You can check out up to 10 items at a time with your library card and PIN. You can also take books, audiobooks, and more on the go with the Libby app!

  • New York Times on devices

    New York Times Digital

    Free access to all current New York Times articles online. Read the New York Times on any library computer or Wi-Fi network, or get an access code good for 24 hours to read outside the Library or through the New York Times app. You will need to set up a New York Times account with your e-mail address to read unlimited articles.