Founded 1794, Alexandria Library is an educational and user-oriented service institution that provides free public access to recorded electronic information. The library provides access to full-text articles from thousands of magazines and newspapers through online databases. It maintains various collections of general, regionally historical, and recreational reading, listening and viewing materials for home and on-site users. Alexandria Library offers access to off-site collections, as well as electronic reference resources. The library provides several literary programs and offers home visit and talking book services for individuals with disabilities. Its the Alexandria Library Foundation helps to enhance the library's services through private donations. Alexandria Library is located in Alexandria, Va.