In addition to a personal library card, a Classroom Library Card is available for professional needs and should be used for educational purposes only. Classroom Library Cards are available to those working in adult education, K-12 public/private schools, preschools, childcare centers and organizations working with individuals with disabilities. Contact the library for more information.
This service delivers books directly to classrooms, after-school programs, daycare facilities, and senior centers on a bi-weekly or monthly basis. An Outreach with Learning program can be provided when books are delivered to your classroom or facility, upon request.
We give tours of the library to school groups. For younger students, tours include stories and a tour of our collection. Older students are provided instruction on using the online catalog, web resources and how to find materials in our collection.
Outreach with Learning provides fun, educational activities and programs, perfect for homeschool families, school functions, and community events. We can provide stories and other activities. We can also talk about programs and resources we have to offer. Request an OWL event here.
Please request visits a few weeks in advance.
Our computers have Microsoft Office and video conferencing capabilities. Your students CAN get their projects completed! Before sending students, remind them that they will need a valid library card and computer policy signed by a parent/legal guardian to access our computers.
This service of United Way of Southern Kentucky connects people in need with resources like health/dental services, housing/shelter, mental health/addiction services, and more.
Free higher education tools for current and future college students and their families.
Always available inside the library; available for remote use through June 30, 2021 courtesy of ProQuest. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
Discusses all services available for seniors living in Kentucky, outlines helpful city and state programs, and allows users to find the best assisted living facilities in their community.
KY Homeschool Law.
The world’s most comprehensive collection of royalty-free downloadable maps. For username & password, call the library!
Explore food culture and traditional recipes from around the world. IT’s a moveable feast in a digital cookbook. For username & password, call the library!
Bringing the diversity and history of the USA to life in a beautifully illustrated resource. For username & password, call the library!
A service of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), is designed to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government, which issues the publications and information products disseminated by the GPO’s Federal Depository Library Program.
Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
Britannica Fundamentals, an early learning product for students in grade levels kindergarten through second grade. Formerly the Learning Zone, the updated platform will improve utilization of Britannica School by providing content designed and written specifically for early learners.
For children, young adults, and adults. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
For Pre-K – 12 classrooms and libraries. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
For both elementary learners and more advanced users. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
Full text for more than 2,300 journals covering all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. Country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research.
Prepare for a career exam, explore occupations, and improve workplace skills here.
Your source for employment information and inspiration.
Trustworthy online automotive repair and maintenance guidance that DIYers and professionals have relied on for more than 100 years. This continually updated database offers you the detailed information you need to tackle preventative vehicle maintenance and repairs. For username & password, call the library!
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; on your computer, tablet, or phone.
No holds, no wait lists, no borrowing limits!
The Community History Archives are user friendly, and easy to learn. Patrons can browse, search, view, clip and share articles, headlines, pages, and stories recorded in the pages of the community newspaper. Just type a search and hit “enter” or browse to a specific year, month, day or page in any (or all) publications contained in the archive.
This 52-page guide contains information for community resources including Assistance with Food and Clothing, Financial Assistance, Transportation Services, and many other categories. It covers all of the counties in the BRADD; Metcalfe County starts on page 35. This page includes links to other guides as well.
User-friendly access to medical, health and wellness content including mainstream, complementary, and holistic medicine. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
Free online college courses.
Resumes made easy! For password, call the library!
Free Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Decoder & Lookup
Access brief lessons on basic technology topics like using Windows 10, searching for jobs online, and how to use email.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) practice tests, for FREE!
Learn Foreign Language for Free.
EBSCO LearningExpress. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
EBSCO LearningExpress. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
EBSCO LearningExpress. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
EBSCO LearningExpress. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
EBSCO LearningExpress. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
EBSCO LearningExpress en Espanol. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
Free weekly / monthly learning plans and worksheets
Explora combines results from encyclopedias, magazines, biographies, and more. For students and educators.
Explora combines results from encyclopedias, magazines, biographies, and more. For students and educators.
Explora combines results from encyclopedias, magazines, biographies, and more. For students and educators.
Search billions of ancestor profiles, photographs, and historical documents at once—absolutely FREE.
Learn to code at home. Build projects. Earn certificates.
Educational games for kids of all ages. (math, grammar, science, spelling, history)
Free tutorials on technology topics, Microsoft Office programs, career and job search topics and basic skills like math and reading. Tutorials are also available in Spanish.
Thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues. For username & password, call the library!
Covers issues in science, social studies, and current events, offering research, interactive maps, and infographics on topics like capital punishment, global warming, and immigration. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
Job listings, company reviews, and salary listings.
Elementary and middle school teachers: Supplement classroom instruction with curriculum-aligned materials in math, reading, writing and social studies.
Find resources to help you build classroom and homework skills in math, English language arts, social studies, science and technology.
Discount Homeschool Resource.
List of Kentucky Homeschool Co-Ops / Associations.
Access thousands of movies, television series, music titles, comics, eBooks, and audiobooks with your MCPL library card.
Job & Career Accelerator provides tools and resources for resume and cover letter writing, as well as easy job search and application steps.
To make studying easier, the Kentucky KSP handbook 2025 edition is available in multiple languages and comes with an audio version. Get interactive support with our AI assistant to clarify any complex terms.
Assistance for job seekers, career builders, and employers.
A FREE web-based platform to deliver virtual career services to Kentucky job-seekers. Modules include a job-interview simulator, a resume and job application builder, guidance in developing a personal brand and essential life skills curriculum to support career seekers in preparation for finding a job or advance in employment.
The Kentucky Court of Justice Legal Forms page provides official, court-approved forms for various case types including civil, criminal, family, probate, and more. It also offers instructions for some forms and links to self-help resources, but advises users to seek legal counsel if needed.
The self-help portal features an interactive program that assists users in completing forms for common legal situations including uncontested divorce, probate, child support, small claims, name change, expungement and more. The program – A2J Guided Interviews® – walks users through a series of questions and uses the responses to fill out legal forms that can be filed with the courts.
KDE Homeschool Requirements.
Historic newspaper and magazine images. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
The purpose of this Kentucky Department for Public Health webpage is to provide information about the Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases Program. It focuses on monitoring, preventing, and controlling diseases transmitted between animals and humans, such as rabies and tickborne illnesses.
Free legal assistance.
Kentucky Legal Aid is the only free, civil legal services provider in South-Western Kentucky. Since 1977 we have specialized in providing top-tier legal assistance to people living in poverty, the disabled, and senior citizens.
Thousands of eBooks and audiobooks for you to borrow anytime, anywhere.
Committed to providing academic and essential skills instruction to help ensure all Kentucky adults get the education they need.
Information about election dates, registration deadlines, polling places and more from the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Driver testing information
For username & password, call the library!
Free K – 12 Full Math Curriculum and More.
Job Hunting, Career Preparation, Workplace skills, Certification Tests, Software Tutorials. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
Images, text, and native speaker video clips help you learn vocabulary up to four times faster than any other method. For username & password, call the library!
Free online college courses available for anyone to enroll
Committed to fostering deep, lasting learning in a safe environment, the district offers a range of academic and extracurricular programs across its elementary, middle, and high schools.
Downloadable cover letter examples from Resume Builder designed to help veterans transition to civilian careers. Includes templates for all experience levels and expert tips to craft a compelling application.
Reading recommendations and series information. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is the government's premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations—such as carpenters, teachers, and veterinarians. Revised annually, the latest version contains employment projections for the 2023-33 decade
The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s online voter registration system; register to vote in Kentucky or update your current registration record.
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.
More than 500 full text titles on vocational and technical topics, including: computing science, healthcare, building trades, auto mechanics, sales and retail, accounting, graphic design, and photography.
Computer programming for everybody!
A website full of free awesome educational videos. There are classes for all ages. Subjects include: art & crafts, drawing, engineering, geography, math, reading & literacy, social emotional learning, social sciences, and more! Many videos even include free printables!
A free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.
Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library.
A collection of eBooks for kids and teens in grades 7-12. Graphic novels, YA fiction, audiobooks, classic literature, nonfiction, and more. Provided by the Kentucky Virtual Library. For username & password, call the library!
Testing.com has the most extensive collection of at-home testing and lab testing resources.
The Homeschool Mom resource list.
Collects and links data to evaluate education and workforce efforts in the Commonwealth.
Oversees workforce development initiatives in the 10-county region of south central Kentucky.
Information, Links, and Tips for Homeschoolers in Kentucky.
K-6 children’s eBook database. Contains Spanish and French resources for children. For username & password, call the library!
To order replacement vital records (Birth and Death Certificates & Marriage License)
Driver licensing information
Free online college courses.