Fantastic Resources of the Library
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Kentucky Driver's Practice Tests and Manuals
What’s included?
- 14 car practice tests
- 9 motorcycle practice tests
- 27 CDL (commercial driver’s license) practice tests
- 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL)
- An FAQ section with detailed answers to over 100 questions
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Jobs for Teens
Our website is dedicated to helping teens find jobs. Getting a job is tough, but getting a job when you have little or no experience makes it even tougher. It has very useful information, including work permit information, labor laws, jobs for teens by city/state, non-traditional job ideas, and more.
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E-Books/Kentucky Unbound
Library patrons can enjoy many of our digital and audiobooks from the comfort of their own homes. All you need is a valid library card and your smartphone, tablet, or computer, and you can download books at any time. Please use our card catalog to find and download your e-books. It gives us credit for circulation.
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Universal Class
Universal Class is the place to continue your education online and fulfill all your lifelong learning goals. Create an account in our Libby App by clicking on the link below. It will be under the option Extras.
- 500+ online courses on just about anything ranging from cake decorating to accounting & bookkeeping
- Accredited CEUs for professional development
- Self-paced, easy-to-use, 24/7 access – learn anything, anytime and anywhere
- Supports assessments for the serious student or a view only version for the casual learner
- Supported languages: English
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Hoopla Digital
Download digital content on your electronic devices. Over 300,000 titles of movies, music, e-books, audio, and graphic novels are available for your enjoyment. Movies and music check out for three days. E-books, Audios, and Graphic Novels check out for 21 days. You may borrow up to 10 items a month, and all materials are multi-access. Create an account by clicking on Get Started to Sign Up. Choose Graves County Public Library, then put in your library card number and then your e-mail address.
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Mango Languages
If you are preparing to visit a foreign country this summer, brush up on your skills with Mango Languages™ offered here at the library. Mango Languages feature more than 60 foreign languages and make learning a foreign language more fun. Watch this short clip to see what it's about.
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KYVL.org
An online website that has multiple databases with reference resources like Ebsco, NoveList, ProQuest, and Learning Express.
KYVL.org |
Ancestry.com
An online resource for Genealogy lovers. Provides all types of resources for finding information on your ancestors. This database is only accessible inside the library.
Ancestry.com |
Family Search
An online resource for finding your family history. They will also loan out microfilm that you can request, and it will be sent to the library for you.
Family Search |
Scholastic Teachables
Scholastic Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials. Created by teachers and precisely leveled, our 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.
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Craftsy
Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need – from basic instruction to advanced techniques. It’s a community of enthusiastic makers, from quilters and sewers, to cake decorators and painters, wanting to create beautiful things and express their creativity. Create an account in our Libby App by clicking on the link below. It will be under the option Extras.
- Over 1,400 in-depth instructional video classes; covering 20 different creative passions
- Over 3,500 total hours of detailed commercial-free video instruction
- Each class includes downloadable class materials to support the video
- Access to thousands of written articles, projects, and tips
- Supported Language: English; closed caption available
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Law Depot
LawDepot’s extensive library of documents and legal resources provides easy-to-use assistance with a wide range of legal needs empowering patrons to create legal documents specific to their personal situation. Create an account in our Libby App by clicking on the link below. It will be under the option Extras.
- Free legal document templates.
- Easy customization through on-site prompts.
- BBB A+ rating
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Friends of the Library
Who are the Friends of the Library? They are a group of local library customers with common interests, which include:
- Having a concern for the Library's active expansion and participation in community life
- Sharing a conviction that good Library service is important to everyone
- Providing support for the Library's programs and goals
- Promoting community awareness and use of the Library
- Encouraging gifts, memorials, and endowments for the Library
- Sponsoring programs designed to add to the cultural life of the community
Please show your support for excellent library service by joining today!
Friend Benefits:
- *Get priority on waiting list items (Hot Spots Not Included)
- *Get a 10-day check out on videos
- *Receive Friends Newsletter
- Single $10.00
- Family $25.00
- Senior $5.00 (Starts at 60 years old)
- Benefactor $100
It's easy. You can pick up a membership form at the library, fill it out, and give it to any staff member. Then grab an armful of books, music CDs, and movies to share with your family. Read for the fun of it! Read to your children! Read for life!
Friend's Board Officers:
President: Jan Schorr
Vice-President: Anita Granier
Secretary: Marsha Leonard
Treasurer: Liz Stark
Directors: Beth McClendon, Vi Kibler, Khadra Turley, and Eric Sweeney
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InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
InterLibrary Loan is a program that allows us to request books from other Kentucky libraries. So, if you are looking for a book we don’t have, we can try finding it for you. All you have to do is:
- Request a form from the Circulation desk.
- Please fill out as much of the form as possible.
- Have a GCPL library card.
- Be in good standing-no late fees or over dues.
- Have completed your first three checkouts.
- There is a limit of three items at a time.
- ILL’s are not renewable
- The Book release date should be at least one year prior to the request.
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