Resources
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ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy
ABCmouse is an online educational resource for children ages 2 to 8. The site features a wide variety of lessons and learning activities, including books, videos, games, puzzles, songs, art activities, printables, and more. You can now access ABCmouse from home with your library card or at any BCPL location!
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Alt-PressWatch (KYVL)
This database, powered by Kentucky Virtual Library and ProQuest, contains full-text newspapers and magazines from alternative, independent presses rather than the mainstream media. Articles range from 1970–today, and cover issues regarding government, policy, culture, religion, and more. Alt-PressWatch is accessible through the Kentucky Virtual Library Proquest portal.
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Ancestry Library Edition
The largest online family history resource available, with access to both domestic and international records. The temporary home access period for this resource has ended; access is available inside the library only.
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ArtistWorks
Learn from a Grammy winner! ArtistWorks offers instrumental and voice lessons from world-class professionals covering Bluegrass, Blues, Classical, Country, Jazz, Rock, and more. From beginner instruction to advanced classes, aspiring musicians of all skills levels are provided a guided path of video lessons containing everything they need to reach their musical goals.
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AtoZdatabases
AtoZdatabases is a premier online reference and research tool providing instant, up-to-date information on US businesses and residents, including marketing and sales leads; mailing lists; employment opportunities; background searches; and profiles on companies, executives, and healthcare professionals. Plus, search historical addresses, locate lost friends and family, attend live training webinars, or send group e-mails for free with pre-designed templates.
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Auto Repair Source
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins, and recalls. A valid library card is required for use outside a BCPL library location.
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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.
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BCPL Staff Picks
Find out what your favorite BCPL staffer is reading, what they recommend, and what books, movies, and music you should ask us about! From new releases to our all-time favorites, you can connect with us over our shared love of reading and maybe even find a new favorite you might have never discovered if we hadn’t “picked” it.
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Business Source Premier
Created especially for the business searcher performing market research or looking for specific country economic data, company profiles, and industry information.
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Career & Technical Education (KYVL)
ProQuest’s Career & Technical Education Database is the definitive source for vocational information. The database includes nearly 600 searchable titles, with more than 500 available in full text for quick access to research on virtually any technical topic.
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Consumer Health Complete
Searches the latest evidence-based reports, encyclopedias, reference books, and medical research. Provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream to holistic and integrated medicine.
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Creativebug
**IMPORTANT NOTICE** Our direct subscription to Creativebug ended on June 30th. However, library patrons may continue to access the same great content with the Creativebug BingePass from Hoopla.
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Driving Tests
State-specific resources, presented in partnership with Driving-Tests.org. Includes both current manuals and multiple practice tests for standard vehicles, motorcycles, and CDL.
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EBSCOhost
Begin your research with EBSCOhost! Access FULL-TEXT magazine and journal articles with EBSCOhost, or choose from a selection of special-topic databases such as Academic Search Complete, ERIC, GreenFILE, MasterFILE Premier, Newspaper Source, PsycINFO, Regional Business News, Teacher Reference Center, and more.
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Explora
Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, supporting both student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality. Explora offers reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects including art and music, literature, language arts, geography, history, social studies, world cultures and languages, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, and sports.
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Fiero Code
Learn computer programming skills through a series of quick tutorials and gamified projects! Choose from a variety of “workouts” and “missions” as you learn to build websites, video games, phone apps, animations, and more. The Fiero Code software provides an accessible, easy-to-navigate coding journey geared toward youth ages 8–18, but adults can enjoy Fiero Code, too.
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Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today’s important social issues. Content includes current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more. Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints is provided through Kentucky Virtual Library.
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HeritageQuest Online
This comprehensive treasury contains unique American genealogical sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more.
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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.
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Job Seekers’ Packet
This 19-page PDF has a wealth of information and advice for the job seeker.
