Use our collection of databases to locate information on a broad range of subjects from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and books. If you’re connecting from home, work, or school, you will need a valid library card and PIN.

Henry County Local
(At the Library or Offsite)
Find information related to community issues and events, education, government, sports and more.

Henry County Local (Digitized Microfilm)
(At the Library)
View historical  issues of the Henry County Local from as far back as 1902. This page is accessible on library Wi-Fi.

The Lexington Herald-Leader Collection – 1983 to Current

Explore Lexington history through local news, events and people with the Lexington Herald-Leader Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

The USA Today Collection – 1987 to Current

Stay current with national news, events, and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

America’s News
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. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Henry County Local. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.

Black Life in America
The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.

Hispanic Life in America
The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.

Ancestry.com
(Available only inside the Library.)
A public library version of the popular Ancestry.com that contains census data, passenger lists, and birth, marriage and death records. Search by name, by where a person lived or browse by region or states.

Heritage Quest

Heritage Quest at home
At the Library or Offsite)
Heritage Quest provides access to genealogy records and books, including census data, local histories, tax rolls, cemetery lists, military rosters, and more.

KYVL Online
(At the Library or Offsite)
(must request password from the Library)
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, the Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) is dedicated to supplying all Kentuckians with a comprehensive and dynamic collection of information resources. KYVL currently provides access to over 30 databases for every age group. Children will enjoy using Scholastic Go! or Encyclopedia Brittanica for research, while college students and adults can explore many academic databases or use Novelist to find their latest favorite book.

Learning Express Library
(At the Library or Offsite)
Civil service, high school and college prep & citizenship tests, computer training, and other information for career training. Create an account to test and track your progress. Includes TOEFL and some materials in Spanish.

Kentucky Digital Library
(At the Library or Offsite)
The Kentucky Digital Library is your gateway to rare and unique digitized collections housed in Kentucky archives. These digital collections are built to enhance scholarship, research and lifelong learning. Many of the photos and newspapers contained in these collections are unavailable anywhere else.