All of our databases are provided at no cost to you. If you're looking to relax with a good eBook, or you need a new movie for family night, some good tunes for the morning jog, or an audiobook for the ride to work, look no further. Need to find out how to replace a belt on your vehicle, or need help on your research paper? We're here for you!
Music, magazines, movies, language learning, eBooks, comic books, kid's books, audiobooks, professional articles, graphic novels, resumes, business research, and so much more. With a little bit of everything, we definitely have Something for Everyone!
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ABCmouse.com
The award-winning ABCmouse.com curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2 - 6+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse.com is 100% educational, with 3,500+ learning activities across all major subject areas—reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music, totalling over 450 lessons, ABCmouse.com is the most comprehensive early learning curriculum available online!. Best of all, kids love it. And it’s free to use in this library!
Accessible only through your local branch.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER ABCMOUSE.COM FOR LIBRARIES
Abdo Digital
Abdo Digital is your online source for learning! Abdo Digital offers more than 3,500 eBooks, 70 interactive books accredited for use with SMART Boards, sports and curricular digital databases, and Go Reader audio books. Abdo eBooks feature innovative interactivity that allows for bookmarks, table of contents and thumbnail access, "page-turning," and more features that provide an easy, intuitive reading experience for young readers.
Accessible through any local branch, or remotely with the login information below
CLICK HERE TO ENTER ABDO DIGITAL
Username: MCPLS
Password: star12
Alt-Press Watch by ProQuest
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. Alt-Press Watch gives readers and researchers access to distinctive, thought-provoking titles, many of which cannot be found in any other database.
Accessible through any local branch, or remotely with the login information available upon request.
This resource is brought to our patrons by Kentucky Virtual Library.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER ALT-PRESS WATCH
Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com is a genealogy company that operates a network of genealogical and historical record websites focused on the U.S. and nine foreign countries. It develops genealogical software, and offers a wide array of genealogical related services. As of June 2012, the company provided access to more than 10 billion records, 38 million family trees.
Accessible through any local branch
CLICK HERE TO ENTER ANCESTRY.COM
Britannica Library
Here you will find the award-winning Britannica Digital Learning databases that are now available to you. Separated by Elementary, Middle, & High School, as well as divided up into sections for teens, adults, general reference, academic and more. You're sure to be able to find what you're looking for.
Accessible through any local branch, or remotely with the login information available upon request.
This resource is brought to our patrons by Kentucky Virtual Library.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER BRITANNICA LIBRARY
Capstone Interactive
With a wide selection of high-quality titles all supported by natural-voice audio and unlimited circulations for your little learner, you can feel confident that you, the parent, you, the student, or you, the educator, will all be delighted with what's to offer. From non-fiction to fiction, biographies and age appropriate comic books. With titles like: Sports Illustrated for Kids, Batman - The Dark Knight, DC Super Pets, Captain Cold, The Flash, The Cheetah, this database has incredible choices for your young reader.
Accessible through any local branch, or remotely through this portal.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER CAPSTONE INTERACTIVE
Computer & Internet Basics
If you are new to computers, basic applications, or the internet, then this section is for you. Do you know what computer skills you need? Technology Competencies for Public Access Computing defines the basic skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed to keep your public computing program humming.The Patron Assistance section covers most of the foundational skills for any computer user, whether public or personal.
Accessible through any local branch or remotely through this portal.
This resource is brought to our patrons by Kentucky Virtual Library.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER COMPUTER AND INTERNET BASICS
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports is an American magazine published since 1930 by Consumers Union, a nonprofit organization dedicated to unbiased product testing, consumer-oriented research, public education, and advocacy. Presented through the Kentucky Virtual Library, this powerful search tool can help you make a buying decision on nearly any item.
Accessible through any local branch or remotely through this portal.
KYVL login may be required and is provided at request.
This resource is brought to our patrons by Kentucky Virtual Library.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER CONSUMER REPORTS SEARCH
Cypress Resume Builder
Cypress Resume is our online resume builder that lets you create professional-quality resumes in three quick and simple steps. While incredibly simple to use, it is also incredibly powerful and highly customizable. Quickly and easily create a great looking resume as you are guided through the step-by-step process. Entering your information is as easy as typing in the labeled box, and letting Cypress compile and build all your information for you. Need to stop in the middle to head to an interview? Don't worry! After creating an account with your email address, you can save your resume in the cloud and pick up right where you left off. It's never been easier to create the perfect resume to help you sell yourself to the employer that needs you.
Accessible through any local branch or remotely through this portal.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER CYPRESS RESUME BUILDER
Dictionary of American Family Names
The Dictionary of American Family Names contains more than 70,000 of the most commonly occurring surnames in the United States, giving their comparative frequencies, linguistic and historical explanations, selected associated forenames, and occasional genealogical notes.
Accessible through any local branch.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN FAMILY NAMES
Digital Archive of Marshall County
The Marshall County History Archive is packed full of all things Marshall County. Newspapers dating back to 1891 through very recent, yearbooks going back to 1869, KHSAA Sweet 16 books, Fiscal Court Recordings from 1978, WCBL's Coaches Shows, and WCBL's oral history collection.
Accessible remotely or through any local branch.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER MARSHALL COUNTY'S DIGITAL ARCHIVE
GVRL
Gale Virtual Reference Library offers access to thousands of eBooks on just about any topic imaginable. It is one of the largest online collections of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources available. The database is fully searchable across all files based on topic. If you're looking for a good college, needing advice on allergies, looking for a biography on the Dalai Lama, or writing a research paper, this is the database to get you where you want to go.
Accessible through any local branch, or remotely by entering bent_rpa into the prompt.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY
Hoopla Digital
Free? Free! hoopla is an innovative new service that we have partnered with to bring you thousands of movies, television, music, and audiobook titles for FREE. There are no costs or hassles. All you need is a library card and a web browser, phone, or tablet.
Why hoopla? From Hollywood blockbusters to best selling authors and artists, you're sure to find something you'll enjoy. But it's not just the latest titles - they also have an extensive catalog of educational materials, children's titles, foreign films, and other hard-to-find content not offered anywhere else.
No hassles. The hoopla web site and mobile apps are easy to use. There are never any waiting lists. Start streaming immediately, or download a title to your phone or tablet for offline viewing later and best of all, there are never any late fees!
Accessible anywhere with your library card number
CLICK HERE TO ENTER HOOPLA DIGITAL
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE APP FOR APPLE DEVICES
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE APP FOR ANDROID DEVICES
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE APP FOR AMAZON DEVICES
Kentucky Virtual Library
The Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) is dedicated to supplying all Kentuckians with a comprehensive and dynamic collection of information. By offering equitable access to quality library resources, we partner with Kentucky's educational institutions as supporters of information literacy and lifelong learning.
Accessible through any local branch, or remotely with the login information available upon request.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER KENTUCKY VIRTUAL LIBRARY
LearningExpress
Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed. Each Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.
Accessible through any local branch, or remotely once you have registered with your library card number
This resource is brought to our patrons by Kentucky Virtual Library.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER LEARNINGEXPRESS
Libby
There are thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, hand-selected by your library, available for reading. Explore the collection through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists. It's a delight to discover new books through Libby.
Accessible anywhere with your library card number
CLICK HERE TO ENTER LIBBY
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE APP FOR APPLE DEVICES
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE APP FOR ANDROID DEVICES
NewsBank
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more!
Accessible remotely or through any local branch.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER NEWSBANK
NoveList
NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers' advisory resource for fiction and nonfiction. With its intuitive interface and extensive proprietary content, NoveList Plus will help you to answer the question of what to read next. Expert recommendations mean that you'll always get high quality results to help find just the right books. The service includes titles for all ages, read-alikes for every title, author, and series, simple but effective searching, book discussion guides, thematic book lists, and reading and book-oriented articles. The version of NoveList used is part of KYVL.
Accessible through any local branch, or remotely with the KYVL login information available upon request.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER NOVELIST PLUS
Universal Class
Knowledge is power. Why not learn something new today? UniversalClass offers hundreds of online classes taught by dedicated instructors sharing their knowledge on almost any imaginable topic. UniversalClass' continuing education courses are ideal for enhancing your personal understanding on any subject. Join today, and start learning!
