Henderson County Public Library

Student Services

Brainfuse HelpNow Online Tutoring

Brainfuse HelpNow

HelpNow offers live tutor access for homework help, skills building and test preparation where after taking a quiz, the user can connect directly to a live tutor from the test center. Because HelpNow is personalized, both the student and the tutor can access quiz questions to do an intensive test prep which may include loading lessons on the whiteboard. All live sessions are saved and can be replayed as well as shared with friends and teachers by email.


Practice Tests

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help you succeed on the academic or licensing tests you must pass. Tests include, ACT, SAT, AP, GED, GRE, LSAT, and many more.


Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

From immigration to stem cells to texting while-driving, Opposing Viewpoints in Context delivers 13,000+ pro/con views, 1,000+ court case overviews, and thousands more topic overviews, biographies and profiles. This relevant content helps patrons understand and evaluate hot debate topics.


Language Learning

Mango Languages

Mango Languages

Mango Languages offers a unique teaching method that quickly engages you in real conversations between two native speakers. Mango offers language learning for the following languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Greek, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, and many more. You can also study English as a second language if your native language is Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, and others.


Driver's Tests

Free Permit Practice Tests

Free Permit Practice Tests

Earn your Kentucky driver's license with a little help from the Henderson County Public Library! Access exclusive driver education resources along with our other database offerings. Review drivers' manuals and official practice tests, including CDL, motorcycle license information, and an FAQ from the Department of Motor Vehicles with over 100 questions. This free resource is offered by Driving-Tests.org.


Research & Primary Sources

Explora

Explora

Let your research take flight with Explora, where students grades K to 12 can find information on thousands of popular topics. This easy-to-use tool allows users to search by keyword for articles, news, and facts for class projects, homework, and writing assignments. Explora provides a safe, trustworthy environment with reading-level indicators, high-quality content, and citation help. Explora replaces Searchasaurus, Kids Search, and Student Research Center.

TOPICsearch

TOPICsearch

This current events database allows researchers to explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms including controversial opinions and viewpoints.


Encyclopedias

EBSCO: Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

EBSCO: Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

For students and adults alike, the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia database indexes over 25,000 records, covering an array of topics. Full text for each record may be easily accessed by double clicking on the topic from the display. The database contains various images, offers brief biographies as well as information in a variety of subject areas. This database is updated annually.


Downloadable Audiobooks, eBooks, Music & Video

OverDrive (Kentucky Libraries Unbound)

OverDrive (Kentucky Libraries Unbound)

OverDrive is a leading full-service digital distributor of ebooks, audiobooks, music, and video. The Library is a member of Kentucky Libraries Unbound that shares a collection with more than 70 libraries in Kentucky. Always login before searching to see all titles available to Library patrons. Please read the guides for OverDrive and Libby for assistance.