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Barron’s Digital Access

Invest smarter. Go beyond the headlines.

Get trusted financial insight from Barron’s, a leading source for expert market analysis, investment strategies, and global economic reporting. Now available paywall-free with your library card—whether you’re at home or at the library.

With Barron’s Digital Access, you can:

✅ Read unlimited articles on Barrons.com—no paywall
✅ Stay ahead with expert commentary on stock picks and market data
✅ Access the digital edition of Barron’s with full issues dating back to 1988
✅ Receive insights through daily newsletters, videos, and podcasts

Access Barron’s from Anywhere!

Simply click here to create your account, and you can start using Barron’s immediately.
Your access will be available for the next 3 days.

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Need to Renew or Troubleshoot?

After 3 days, revisit the access link and log in with your original credentials.
If you can’t view full articles, try logging out of Barrons.com and re-clicking the access link.
Need more help? Visit any BCPL location or contact our reference department by phone (543-7675 ext. 4) or e-mail ([email protected]).

Take your investments further with Barron’s—expert reporting, deep analysis, and global market insight, free with your library card.

Wall Street Journal Digital Access

Trusted reporting. In-depth analysis. Paywall-free access.

Explore business, finance, and global news from one of the world’s most respected sources—now available for free with your library card. Whether you’re tracking markets, analyzing trends, or staying on top of breaking headlines, The Wall Street Journal offers the insight and credibility you can count on.

With your Wall Street Journal digital access, you can:

✅ Read unlimited articles on WSJ.com—no paywall, no hidden fees
✅ Browse the digital edition of the daily newspaper
✅ Dive into 4 years of searchable archives
✅ Stay informed with newsletters, videos, and podcasts
✅ Receive expert perspectives on business, technology, politics, and more

Stay informed, make smart decisions, and explore the world with The Wall Street Journal—all free with your library card.

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ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS

Inside the library:

Using a library computer or our Wi-Fi? Just go to wsj.com and start reading—no account needed!

Outside the library:

Enjoy full, paywall-free access from home or on the go:

Click the Access Now link below.
Sign in with your library card number if prompted.
Create a free WSJ.com account, or log in to an existing one.
You’re in! Your access is valid for 3 days.
To renew, simply return and click the link again to log in.

>> This access is available to individual library users only and must be renewed every 3 days.

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Important Notes

This subscription does not include the WSJ mobile app or WSJ+ premium content.
For the best experience, access WSJ.com using a web browser.
Having trouble logging in? Try logging out and back in again, or contact us for help.

Value Line

Take control of your financial future with Value Line, a trusted investment research tool designed for beginners and seasoned investors alike! Whether you’re looking to explore the stock market, analyze mutual funds and ETFs, or track industry trends, Value Line provides the expert insights and customizable tools you need to make informed financial decisions.

With Value Line, you can:

✅ Research 3,500 stocks across 100 industries representing 90% of the U.S. market
✅ Access independent analysis and rankings to evaluate investments with confidence
✅ Build and save up to 10 custom stock screeners to match your investment criteria
✅ Create personalized watchlists to track up to 15 securities at a time
✅ Set alerts for stock performance, analyst updates, and key financial shifts
✅ Use advanced charting tools to compare trends with up to 11 technical indicators

Whether you’re dipping your toes into investing or fine-tuning your portfolio, Value Line offers the research and tools to help you make your money work for you—all free with your library card!

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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. Plus, explore career opportunities in computer programming, start your own project in the Create module, or join a live coding challenge.

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! It’s a great, low-commitment way for all ages to learn and practice their coding skills, and more adult-focused content for career-building is coming soon.

Coding languages include:

CSS
HTML
JavaScript

Python
Scratch
SQL

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An e-mail and valid Bullitt County Public Library card are required to set up your account.

Would you like to join a Code Club or other coding-related programs?

Let us know!

Not convinced Fiero Code is right for you?

Here are just a few of the benefits of learning to code with Fiero Code:

Project-Based Learning
Coders have numerous opportunities to build real-world websites, video games, apps, animations, and more from scratch.
Story-Based Learning & Gamification
Make learning fun to stay engaged and achieve the outcome you want. Maintain progress with Streaks and Top Projects—and don’t forget to level-up your personal avatar. As you complete each Fiero Code workout and mission, you’ll unlock gear and other items to customize your avatar.
Maker & Robotics
Experience the thrill of coding a robot and use with devices including Ozobot, Sphero, Raspberry Pi, and Makey Makey.
Self-Guided / Self-Paced
Be empowered! With Fiero Code, you can choose the projects and topics that interest you and do it at your own pace. Hop from discipline to discipline and from tutorials to projects (and back again) with ease.
Support from Fiero Code
With a built-in discussion board moderated by Fiero Code coders and staff, you will never be left without support.

Newspapers.com– World Collections

Powered by Ancestry and distributed by ProQuest, Newspapers.com– World Collections provides online access to 4,000+ historical newspapers.

Dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s, the database contains full runs and portions of runs of well-known regional and state titles as well as small local newspapers from the United States and other countries. It offers invaluable content for researchers, historians, genealogists, teachers, and students. With ongoing updates and new issues continually being added, there’s always more to be discovered.

Features include:

Find newspapers by country, state, and city
Discover interesting clipping from other users or create and save your own
Link clippings to your family trees on Ancestry.com
Set Search Alerts to automatically run your search on newly added newspapers
Follow a paper’s “page” or another user’s profile to catch new discoveries related to your own research

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ArtistWorks

Learn to play an instrument from Grammy winners!

ArtistWorks offers instrumental and voice lessons from world-class professionals. 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.

Learn at your own speed and enjoy the instructional videos on desktop or mobile devices. ArtistWorks is available as a Kentucky Libraries Unbound/Libby Extra. You will need to log in to KLU/Libby with your library card number and PIN to access Extras. Once your ArtistWorks account is created, it will need to be renewed through Libby every 30 days.

Features include:

Bluegrass, Blues, Classical, Country, Jazz, Rock, and more
Hundreds of hours of high-quality video instruction
Studio quality play-along tracks
Downloadable written materials, tablature, and sheet music

Universal Class

Learn skills for business and life!

Universal Class offers more than 600 lifelong-learning courses in 35 subject areas—many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs) accredited by International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Courses are designed and led by professional instructors through a variety of mediums including videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and interactive opportunities with other learners. Real, human instructors grade assignments and provide feedback to build deeper understanding and mastery of the subject matter.

With subject areas like Arts & Music, Cooking, Computers & Technology, Exercise & Fitness, Entrepreneurship, Health & Medicine, Home & Garden, Homeschooling, Job Assistance, Law & Legal, Parenting & Family, Pet & Animal Care, and more, Universal Class is a great choice for both serious students and casual learners. You can take multiple classes and learn at your own pace. Simply register once with your BCPL library card, then continue to access Universal Class over and over with the e-mail and password you use to set up your account.

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A wide variety of courses span everything from homeschool courses for the kids (and parents) to business and accounting to dozens of cooking, baking, arts & crafts, and gardening courses. Examples include:

Advanced Dog Training

AREAS OF STUDY – click to enlarge
Building Self-Esteem
Buying & Selling Antiques & Collectibles
Debt Reduction
Dream Interpretation
Gender Sensitivity Training
Haunted Places
Interview Skills
Introduction to Six Sigma
Memory Improvement
Retirement Planning
Single Parenting 101
Solving Classroom Discipline Problems
UFO Studies
US Citizenship Test Preparation
Weight Loss Management
Hundreds more!

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New York Times Digital

Understand the world. Navigate life.
Access The New York Times here.

Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems, or simply looking to make sense of this moment, rely on original, quality journalism from The New York Times to lead the way. It’s an essential source for fearless reporting, varied perspectives, and practical advice on nearly every topic—from the vital issues shaping our world to the simple pleasures that make everyday life better.

The New York Times Digital subscription provides unlimited access to current New York Times articles but does not include New York Times Cooking or Crosswords.
Selected articles are also available in Spanish and Chinese.

ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS
*Please note, the READ ON link on NYTimes.com leads to a newsletter subscription page. However, you can bypass or navigate away to explore all that the New York Times Digital subscription has to offer!

Inside the library:

Use a BCPL computer or connect your device to our Wi-Fi.
Register or log in at nytimes.com/register.
You can now enjoy unlimited access to NYTimes.com on any device during your visit.

Outside the library:

Claim your digital access code for full, 24-hour access to unlimited articles on NYTimes.com or in the New York Times app.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is a premier online learning resource featuring tutorials from recognized experts in their fields covering technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, career development, and more. Learning is self-paced and courses and tutorials are broken up into short videos, so it’s easy to squeeze in just a few minutes of learning a day if that’s all the time you have.

Please note: LinkedIn Learning requires that users be at least 16 years old, but a public LinkedIn profile is not required for access.

You just need your library card and PIN to get started! If you have a public profile you do not want linked to your LinkedIn Learning account, you may be asked to provide a Library ID instead of your e-mail. Our Library ID is bcplibky.

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AtoZdatabases

AtoZdatabases is a premier online reference and research tool providing library cardholders 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. Database search results and lists can be easily and conveniently downloaded, printed, or e-mailed in Excel, CSV, or PDF formats.

Plus, use Platinum Search to find or search by historical addresses, attend live training webinars with AtoZ University, or send your own marketing e-mails for free with pre-designed templates for events like family reunions, youth sports, or wedding announcements.

For Business:

Access profiles on over 30 million companies and executives
Perform industry research, find competitor information, and more with the US Business database
Search over 240 million residents to compile mailing lists or perform market research including income, household, and lifestyle data
Discover over 12 million new movers or 2 million new homeowners

For Job Seekers:

Search the database of over 7 million real-time job listings, powered by Indeed
Discover full-time, part-time, internship, temporary, and contract opportunities
Find résumé and cover letter templates and examples
Get interview tips, including how-to videos
Pinpoint local companies in your desired industry
Do your research; access company and executive profiles to identify human resources contacts and prepare for interviews

Plus:

Locate friends and family, including addresses and phone numbers
Research home market values and neighbors in the US Residents database before buying or selling a home
Perform background and criminal checks
Search for and view profiles for over 12 million healthcare professionals
Send free group e-mails using pre-designed templates
And more!

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Legal Information Source

Legal Information Reference Center is an EBSCOhost database specifically geared to help everyday citizens understand the complex world of law, providing the necessary tools and detailed how-to instructions to navigate wide range of legal issues. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation’s oldest and most respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses. Plus, with the Legal Forms by U.S. State feature, you can search state-specific legal forms by top subject areas.

Covered legal topics include:

Adoption
Bankruptcy
Businesses & corporations
Child custody
Criminal law
Divorce
Estate planning
Family law
Immigration
Name changes
Patents, copyrights & trademarks
Property and real estate
Rights and disputes
Small claims court
And more

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Creativebug

**IMPORTANT NOTICE 6/2/25: Due to changes in the account model, BCPL’s direct subscription for Creativebug will end on June 30th. However, library patrons may continue to access thousands of expert-led arts and crafts classes with the Creativebug BingePass from Hoopla.**

Find inspiration and instruction with video classes taught by recognized artists, crafters, designers, and makers! With over 1,000 delectable, quick classes and in-depth workshops, Creativebug is the perfect creative companion for those who like to mix imagination and step-by-step DIY instruction.

You can:

Learn easy ways to practice your craft every day.
Nurture your creative soul by learning new skills.
Access an extensive pattern library for knitters and crocheters.
Enjoy guilt-free, inspirational screen time with 24/7 unlimited access!

Topics include:

Baking & Cake Decorating
Bath & Body
Book Binding
Canning & Preserving
Ceramics
Collage & Decoupage
Crochet
Cutting Machine Crafts
Drawing & Illustration
Flowers

Furniture Refinishing & Upholstery
Holidays
Home Décor
Jewelry Making
Painting
Parties
Quilting
Sewing
Textiles
Weddings

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. Get started with Auto Repair Source now »

Kanopy

Indie movies. Critically-acclaimed documentaries. Classic films. Celebrated educational series like NOVA, Ken Burns America, and The Great Courses. BCPL’s newest streaming service offers all of this and more.

Kanopy provides easy access—free with your Bullitt County Public Library card!—to a cinephile’s dream library of more than 26,000 films, many of which cannot be found on popular streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video. While the Kanopy collection includes some blockbuster films and shows, such as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Call the Midwife, Kanopy’s biggest claim to fame is their unique and extensive collection of independent, international, and classic films.

Of particular interest, 420 Janus Films—art house and classic films from the Criterion Collection—are included, allowing you to stream cinematic masterpieces like 8 ½, City Lights, Eraserhead, A Hard Day’s Night, Seven Samurai, Stagecoach, A Woman Under the Influence, and more on your smartphone, tablet, PC, or smart TV. The documentary selection—featuring titles like I Am Not Your Negro, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, Super Size Me, The Red Pill, Don’t Look Back, and Hoop Dreams—is equally impressive.

Another highlight is the wide variety of educational and training videos from suppliers like The Great Courses and PBS. You can browse and explore videos covering Business Skills, Dance, Engineering, History, Photography, Religion & Philosophy, Sports & Fitness, and more. Plus, find instructional videos on topics ranging from refrigeration and air conditioning to first aid and therapeutic massage. There are even curated collections for educators and students that provide lessons in mathematics, languages (including ESL), and science. Teachers can use these in their classrooms with no concerns about licensing—group viewing rights are free!

So next time you have Netflix fatigue and think there are no good movies left to watch, reconsider. Even if indie films and documentaries aren’t usually your go-to for movie night, you could give it a shot. You never know what great entertainment you can find if you step outside your comfort zone.

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Alt-PressWatch (KYVL)

This database, provided by Kentucky Virtual Library and ProQuest, contains full-text newspapers and magazines from alternative, independent presses rather than the mainstream media.The database features over 670,000 articles from more than 230 publications, offering a wide range of unfettered, critical coverage of the news. All of these varied alternative and independent presses are presented in 100% full text, allowing researchers total access to regional, rural, and metropolitan perspectives on local, national, and international issues. Providing an alternative to corporate controlled media, the Alt-Press Watch database presents big stories from small sources.

Alt-Press Watch gives readers and researchers access to distinctive, thought-provoking titles, many of which cannot be found in any other database. Magazines and journals of the independent press such as Broken Pencil, which focuses on zine culture, Dissent, Solidarity’s Against the Current, The American Conservative, Left Curve, The Braille Forum and Earth First! provide in-depth coverage of a broad range of critical issues confronting contemporary society, including environment activism, disabilities, public policy, and facets of the political spectrum. And alternative newsweeklies like Eugene Weekly, Missoula Independent, and The Village Voice offer non-mainstream perspectives on government, policy, and culture; report on local, national, and international issues; and cover hot-button topics like hunger, abuse, religion, and pop culture. The Alt-Press Watch database includes these titles and many others, providing an unmatched, multi-disciplinary resource for researchers seeking an alternative to mainstream media perspectives.

Alt-PressWatch is accessible through the Kentucky Virtual Library Proquest portal. A special username and password are required for home access; ask at any BCPL service desk for the login credentials or call the main library at 543-7675.

Career & Technical Education (KYVL)

ProQuest’s Career & Technical Education Database includes career advice and insider knowledge on popular industries, as well as resources you might need to get the job you want. This resource is consistently growing to help professionals, students, and job seekers research and build knowledge in their selected field(s) using content from magazines, journals, e-books, and blogs.

Subjects include:

Accounting
Auto mechanics
Building trades
Computing science
Graphic design
Healthcare
Photography
Sales and retail
And more!

Coverage includes:

Careers & Vocations
Trade & Industry
Technical Resources
Job Search

The Career & Technical Education Database is accessible through the Kentucky Virtual Library Proquest portal. A special username and password are required for home access; ask at any BCPL service desk for the login credentials or call the main library at 543-7675.

Kentucky Libraries Unbound/Libby

Kentucky Libraries Unbound powered by OverDrive allows you to download or stream audiobooks, e-books, digital magazines, 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. Certain software may be required for use.

You can also take e-books, audiobooks, and more on the go with the Libby app!

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Mango Languages

Make language your next adventure…

Learn practical conversation skills for over 70 languages with this comprehensive language-learning system focused on teaching much more than just words and phrases. Mango utilizes an engaging interface and intuitive, interactive tools to deliver practical language skills and valuable cultural insights that enhance your understanding of the language.

Each lesson combines real-life situations and audio from native speakers to immerse language learners in a whole new world. Strategically placed memory-building exercises help you to retain information, and grammar notes and critical thinking exercises provide you with the foundation to more intuitively understand the language and adapt lessons and vocabulary to new situations. In no time at all, you’ll be able to confidently navigate all sorts of everyday communications—getting directions, ordering a meal, making new friends, and more!

Mango also offers fully interactive feature films to help users master new languages. Films provide a breakdown of each line of dialogue and build on all foundational language skills, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and culture.
Mango includes more than 20 Classroom English and ESL courses specifically developed for native speakers of other languages.

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Learn anytime, anywhere!

Learn on your computer or mobile device. Mango includes downloadable lessons for offline learning, so you can truly take Mango with you on the road! Plus, sync across devices for a seamless learning experience.

The Mango Languages app is available for Android, iOS, and Kindle Fire.

How will YOU Mango?

World language courses include:

Arabic
(Egyptian, Iraqi, Levantine, MSA)
Cherokee
Chinese
(Cantonese, Mandarin)
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dari
Dutch
English
Farsi
Finnish
French

German
Greek
Haitian Creole
Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Hindi
Indonesian
Irish
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin
Norwegian
Pashto
Portuguese (Brazilian)

Russian
Scottish Gaelic
Slovak
Spanish
(Castilian, Latin American)
Swahili
Tagalog
Tamil
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
Urdu
Vietnamese
And more!

Novelty & specialty courses include:

Arab Etiquette (MSA)
Mandarin Chinese– Business, Feng Shui, Zodiac Signs
Shakespearean English
French— Argot French, Romance, Wine & Cheese

Italian– Carnival of Venice, Horse Race of Siena, Romance
Japanese– English Loanwords, Mimetic Words
Oktoberfest German
St. Patrick’s Day Irish

Pirate
Russian– Slang, Superstition
Castilian Spanish– Flamenco Dancing, Soccer Celebration
Latin American Spanish– Business, Legal, Medical, Romance, More

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Driving Tests

Prepare yourself for the road! Presented in partnership with Driving-Tests.org, this resource offers convenient access to state-specific information. Includes both current DMV manuals and multiple practice tests for standard vehicles, motorcycles, and CDL written tests.

No library card number or personal information is needed! This resource is also great for anyone looking to brush up on their knowledge of Kentucky’s traffic laws or interested in getting their motorcycle or CDL license.

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Hoopla

Hoopla is your gateway to streaming movies, TV shows, music, e-books, audiobooks, comics, and more—free with your library card! Enjoy instant access to millions of titles, including The Great Courses, 50+ digital magazines, and other specialty content through the BingePass feature.

Families will love browsing in Kids Mode to discover kid-friendly titles designed to entertain and educate younger readers and viewers. You can also download content through the Hoopla Digital app for offline access anytime, anywhere.

And starting October 15th, our collection gets even bigger with the launch of Hoopla Flex!

Hoopla Instant

Hoopla Instant titles—marked by a lightning bolt icon⚡—are available anytime with no holds or waitlists. You’ll continue to have access to over 1.9 million instantly available titles and enjoy 12 Instant borrows per month.

What’s included with Instant?

Movies, TV shows, comics, music, e-books, audiobooks, and BingePasses
Always available to stream or download instantly

Hoopla Flex

Hoopla Flex offers a curated selection of popular and high-demand audiobooks, handpicked by library staff based on patron requests and anticipated demand. Flex titles—identified by a revolving arrow icon🔄—allow you to borrow up to 5 Flex titles at a time, with the option to place holds if an item is checked out. If you run out of Flex borrows, simply return one title and select a new one. This way, you will never run out of content options!

How does Hoopla Flex work?

One person at a time can borrow a Flex title, similar to traditional library lending.
If an item is unavailable, simply place a hold and Hoopla will notify you when it’s ready.
Unlike Instant borrows, Flex borrows do not reset monthly. Each borrow lasts 21 days with up to two renewals (as long as no one else is waiting).
Our initial Flex collection focuses on audiobooks—the most in-demand format among our patrons already using Hoopla. Additional formats may be added in the future.

Why use both Hoopla Instant & Flex?

With Hoopla Instant, you have the freedom to stream a wide range of content anytime, anywhere. Hoopla Flex gives you access to sought-after audiobooks, perfect for when you’ve used up your Instant borrows or want to reserve high-demand titles.

Both collections are available through the same Hoopla app you already love, keeping it simple to browse, borrow, and explore!

Get ready to hold less and discover more with Hoopla Flex—available October 15th!

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