Consumer & Do It Yourself
Discover an abundance of online resources ready to help you with your consumer research, handy-person skills, craftiness and do-it-yourself projects.
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Craftiness
You are so creative! Use these books to spark your imagination as you design one-of-a-kind creations.
Hobbies & Crafts Source
Discover detailed how-to instructions and get creative ideas for virtually every do-it-yourselfer hobbyist.
Clear Creek Makerspace Discounted Membership
Kick-start your creative journey at the Clear Creek Makerspace. Use your JCPL card for a discounted membership rate.
Craftiness
You are so creative! Use these books to spark your imagination as you design one-of-a-kind creations.
Online Resources
Online Resources
Auto Repair Source
Find step-by-step instructions and current service and repair information for most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles.
Chilton Library
Search the most authoritative automotive repair information available. Find up-to-date content to simplify even the most complicated tasks.
Creativebug
Explore more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Home Improvement Source
Tackle all your home improvement and repair projects with detailed, user-friendly how-to information.
Auto Repair Source
Find step-by-step instructions and current service and repair information for most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles.
Chilton Library
Search the most authoritative automotive repair information available. Find up-to-date content to simplify even the most complicated tasks.
Creativebug
Explore more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Home Improvement Source
Tackle all your home improvement and repair projects with detailed, user-friendly how-to information.
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Craftiness
You are so creative! Use these books to spark your imagination as you design one-of-a-kind creations.
Color Your Summer with Creativebug!
Summer is the PERFECT time to hone your crafty skills.
Craftiness
You are so creative! Use these books to spark your imagination as you design one-of-a-kind creations.
Color Your Summer with Creativebug!
Summer is the PERFECT time to hone your crafty skills.
Getting Started
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Learn How: Auto Repair Source
Before you dive deep into Auto Repair Source, check out this introductory tutorial from Niche Academy.
Learn How: Chilton Library
Explore Chilton Library's automotive database of maintenance instructions and repair guides with help from Niche Academy.
Learn How: Auto Repair Source
Before you dive deep into Auto Repair Source, check out this introductory tutorial from Niche Academy.
Learn How: Chilton Library
Explore Chilton Library's automotive database of maintenance instructions and repair guides with help from Niche Academy.
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