Oldham County Public Library

Whether you are homeschooling, participating in NTI, or looking to expand your own knowledge base, the Oldham County Public Library has resources to help! Access to all of the library digital offerings are free with your library card. Don't have a card? No problem! You can contact us for information on getting a temporary virtual card, or visit during open hours to sign up for a permanent card.

Books can be placed on hold and staff will gather them and you can pick them up at our drive-thru at the Main branch in LaGrange or curbside at South Oldham and Mahan. Or you can browse in person Monday-Thursday 10-7 PM, Fridays & Saturdays10 AM - 5 PM..

Additionally, Overdrive gives you access to the Library's digital collection and allows you to easily check out digital ebooks, audiobooks and more. Overdrive runs through the Libby app, and works on all devices.

The library has physical items beyond books to help with your home learning needs! STEAM Crates are collected sets on a theme that help teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to a variety of ages. Each crate has a specific topic and activity. The crates come with books on that topic. Individual kits can be requested for pick up at your library of choice. They check out for 7 days and must be checked out on an adult card. Click here to see the list of crates.

Brainfuse offers a comprehensive suite of online academic services designed to support many learning needs and styles. Expert on-line services include:

• Live Tutoring:Enter our online classroom and receive live, online help from a Brainfuse tutor.

• Skills-Building: The skills building service helps you master an academic concept through expert tutoring and standards aligned online lessons, Brainfuse Skills Building has been designed for a variety of age groups and academic needs.

• 24/7 Help Center: Submit a question and a tutor will provide you with a response (usually within 24 hours).

• Foreign Language Lab: The Foreign Language Center provides expert assistance and support for students who are learning a foreign language. Expert tutoring is currently offered for Spanish, and a host of helpful online resources for learning other languages is forthcoming.

• Live Writing Assistance: Connect with an online tutor for expert writing assistance with the live help feature. Live help is particularly helpful during the initial stages of the writing process when you are working on the organizational and thematic features of your paper.

• Intensive Writing Lab: For a more thorough analysis, simply select Writing Lab from the launch menu and submit your writing via a secure messaging feature. Within approximately 24 hours of submitting your paper, you will receive a detailed analysis of your paper in your message center inbox. Writing experts are trained to focus their analysis on voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and organization.

Brainfuse works on all devices! Click here to log in with your library card through a desktop computer (or full view browser) and create your account before logging on through the app.

When logging in, remember your ID is the full numbers of your library card without spaces, and your PIN (if asked) is the last 4 digits of your card number.

Scholastic Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials. Created by teachers and precisely leveled, this high‑quality, ready‑to‑use resources support parents preparing kids for kindergarten readiness, homeschool teachers and learners from Pre‑K to grade 6, and young patrons who need extra skills practice.

Click here to access Scholastic Teachables.

Use the KYVL databases to find articles and information on any subject! Click here to access KYVL. KYVL access requires a county specific log in. If you need this information, please call us at (502) 222-9713 and we will be happy to provide it! You can also request it by emailing ask@oldhampl.org

Learning express offers refreshers on subjects and test prep for grades 4th-12th. Click here to access learning express.

ArtistWorks offers instrumental, voice, and fine-arts classes, from basic courses to intermediate instruction to advanced lessons. Learn at your own speed and enjoy the instructional videos on desktop or mobile devices.

Register for a free account with your library card number and PIN (last 4 digits of your library card). Click here to access Artist Works.

Email: shannonk@oldhampl.org
Website: oldhampl.org
Location: 308 Yager Avenue, La Grange, KY, USA
Phone: 502-222-9713