A-Z: All our online resources

Download, Streaming, databases and e-services

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American Physical Society: Full text of over 400,000 research papers published by the APS from 1893 to the present. Available only in branches.

Ancestry Library Edition: The world's largest online collection of family records and resources, with a learning center and tools to help you put your research together. Available only in branches.

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Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government: The children’s section of the FDLP's Basic Digitial Collection of Core U.S. Government Resources.

BookFlix: An online resource that pairs video storybooks with related eBooks to build a love of reading.

Booklist Online: Offers digital editions of the Booklist print magazine as well as the full Booklist Online database, which contains more than 180,000 book reviews dating back to 1992 as well as 8,000 new reviews and related features every year. To create a free profile, click on "register" and leave the subscriber number blank.

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Catalog: Browse our entire collection of books, eBooks, eAudiobooks and DVDs. This is also the place to get a library card, manage your account and place items on hold.

Civil War Era by Proquest: Get a fascinating glimpse of the Civil War era with the complete runs of eight regional newspapers covering 1840-1865.

Comics Plus: Offers thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga. Titles can be downloaded to multiple devices; customers can also manage their checkouts through the Library Pass app. All titles are always available and there are curated Children's and Teens collections in addition to the full library. Download app: Google Play | iTunes App Store

Consumer Reports Online: Ratings, reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.

Consumers' CHECKBOOK: Independent evaluations of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. Remote access available for a limited time.

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Deaf Culture Digital Library: A site dedicated to providing visitors assistance and guidance in offering resources about deaf culture; acquiring and preserving an excellent collection of deaf resources in digital formats; furnishing access to information regardless of location; and providing highly competent assistance to Virginia residents and library staff in local public library systems, academic librarians in colleges and universities, and other libraries in the state of Virginia.

Driving-tests.org: Practice driving tests and manuals for driver’s licenses, motorcycle licenses, and CDL licenses in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington DC.

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EBSCO Read It!: Designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects.

eMagazines on Libby: Access over 4,000 titles from around the world. Start reading now from a web browser or in the Libby app.

Encyclopedia Virginia (Provided by the Library of Virginia): Topical and biographical entries about the history and culture of Virginia. Entries are accompanied by primary documents and media objects, including images, audio and visual clips, and virtual tours of historic sites.

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Federal Depository Library Program: Digital access to the FDLP's Basic Collection of Core U.S. Government Resources.

Freegal: Download five songs per week and stream unlimited music 24/7. Choose from a collection of more than 15 million titles. Downloads are yours to keep and there’s no digital rights management to worry about.
Download app: Google Play | iTunes App Store

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Gale in Context: Elementary: (Formerly Kids InfoBits) Grades K-5. Kid-friendly access to reference sources, newspapers, and magazine articles.

GreenFILE: Accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond.

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HelpNow: An all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for students of any age, whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. HelpNow services include expert academic tutoring and self-study tools to empower users to study at their own pace or collaborate with peers and teachers. A full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests — including the SAT. Live tutoring is available seven days a week from 2 to 11 p.m.

Heritage Quest Online: Discover where your American past begins with this comprehensive collection of genealogical sources, including U.S. census records.

Historical Newspapers: The complete run of The Washington Post from 1851-2001.

hoopla: Download or stream eBooks, comics, music and movies straight to your tablet or smartphone. Enjoy them as often as you like during the borrowing periods.
Download app: Google Play | iTunes App Store | Amazon. Also on Chromecast, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV and Roku.

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Infotrac Religion and Philosophy: Articles on religion and the related areas of philosophy, archaeology, and anthropology.

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JobNow: An all-in-one suite of services is designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches for assistance with interview preparation, resume creation, or job searching. A full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests — including the SAT. Live assistance is available seven days a week, 2 to 11 p.m.

JSTOR (Provided by the Library of Virginia): Full-text archives of over 1,000 leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs. A free Library of Virginia account is required. Click here to register.

Just for Kids Streaming Video Collection: This collection from Infobase includes clips from thousands of fun and informative video and audio titles on topics including music and arts, animals, sports and hobbies, math and science, history, reading, plus hundreds of educational interactives—kid-safe, ad-free, and perfect for children's programs.

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Kanopy: This streaming movie service offers over 30,000 independent films, documentaries and classics on demand. In addition, there's an entire site just for kids, plus over 5,000 Great Courses.

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Legal Forms: Legal, business and personal forms, including many specific to Virginia residents.

Libby: Our most popular way to download eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines. Pick from thousands of bestsellers and new releases for adults, teens and kids. Plus, foreign language collections: Spanish | Hindi | Chinese
Download app: Google Play | iTunes App Store | Amazon Kindle

LinkedIn Learning: Over 16,000 online classes to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Watch a tutorial.
Download app: Google Play; iTunes App Store (Library ID: loudounlibrary)

LOTE Online for Kids: A new database of over 2,000 digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn languages.

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Mango Languages: Basic or complete online instruction in dozens of languages, including English for speakers of other languages.

MasterFile Explora: Designed specifically for public libraries, this database provides full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags.

Mergent Online (Provided by the Library of Virginia): U.S. and international company data including annual reports, stock prices, SEC filings, equity and industry reports, and company histories. A free Library of Virginia account is required. Click here to register.

Morningstar Online: Comprehensive reports on stocks and mutual funds and exclusive ratings to help guide investors.

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Newspapers (Daily): Includes articles from Chicago Tribune (1985 – present), Los Angeles Times 1985 – present), New York Times (1980 – present), New York Times Book Review (1997 – present), New York Times Magazine (1997 – present), The Wall Street Journal (1984 – present), and the Washington Post (1987 – present).

Wall Street Journal: Complete access to all subscriber content. Click here to create your account, and you can start using wsj.com immediately. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.

Newspapers (Historical): Search the complete run of the Washington Post (1877-2002)

NoveList K-8 Plus: Reading recommendations in fiction and nonfiction for kids in grades K-8, and a great source for author and series information.

NoveList Plus: Reading recommendations in fiction and nonfiction for all ages, and a great source for author and series information.

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Oxford English Dictionary (Provided by the Library of Virginia): Provides the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words — past and present — from across the English-speaking world. Includes present-day meanings as well as the history of individual words, and of the language — traced through 3 million quotations, from classic literature and specialist periodicals to film scripts and cookery books. A free Library of Virginia account is required. Click here to register.

Oxford Reference Online (Provided by the Library of Virginia): Over 100 dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works, plus the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations. A free Library of Virginia account is required. Click here to register.

O'Reilly for Public Libraries: Get essential technology eBooks and videos covering topics like certification, enterprise computing, Java, Linux/Unix, Web development, Windows, XML and more. This resource accommodates a limited number of simultaneous users. If you cannot access the database, please try again later.

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Programs: All events are free except where noted within the program listing. To request an accommodation for a disability, call 703-777-0368. Three days' notice is requested. Some programs are offered by independent businesses. LCPL does not endorse their services, nor is it liable for any action taken as a result of attending these programs.

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Reference Solutions: Data on millions of U.S. companies and households for business and consumer research.

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Scholastic GO!: One search box opens up a world of information. Internal links help you follow research leads, while informative videos, text to speech, and reading level guides ensure that all students can find information suited to their needs.

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Transparent Language: For language learners looking to build their vocabulary and practice their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Courses and supplemental resources available in over 110 languages. This service be accessed on almost any device.

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Universal Class: an online educational service providing a diverse offering of intellectually stimulating courses for people interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons.

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Value Line Research Center: Online access to Value Line's leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities. guides, and much more.

VetNow: An all-in-one suite of services is designed for a wide range of veteran needs: whether it’s updating a resume for civilian life, navigating the VA system, or seeking local resources and support for veterans and their families. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches or Veteran Navigators. A full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests — including the SAT. Live assistance is available Monday through Friday, 2 to 11 p.m.

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Westlaw access (available in branches): Search federal and state legal research materials, including case law, statutes, court rules, administrative codes, forms, law reviews and journals. Select your branch location from the list below: