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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Create Space Lab: Digital Sculpting and Painting, part of a series
Aug 16th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Experience creative technology designed for ages 14 and up. No experience needed — just curiosity. Come ready to make something unexpected.
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.
Create Space Lab: Digital Sculpting and Painting, part of a series
Aug 16th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Experience creative technology designed for ages 14 and up. No experience needed — just curiosity. Come ready to make something unexpected.
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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Bee Crafty with CreativeBug
Celebrate World Honey Bee Day with fun bee-themed art and clever DIY ideas using beeswax or honey!
Craftiness
You are so creative! Use these books to spark your imagination as you design one-of-a-kind creations.
Bee Crafty with CreativeBug
Celebrate World Honey Bee Day with fun bee-themed art and clever DIY ideas using beeswax or honey!
Craftiness
You are so creative! Use these books to spark your imagination as you design one-of-a-kind creations.
Getting Started
Get a library card and access all of the great online resources JCPL has to offer.
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.
Book a Librarian
Book a Librarian
Need help with e-books, library resources or research? Book a Librarian for a 30-minute tech help appointment to find the answers you need.