Consumer & Do It Yourself

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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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Clear Creek Makerspace Discounted Membership

Kick-start your creative journey at the Clear Creek Makerspace. Use your JCPL card for a discounted membership rate.

Hobbies & Crafts Source

Discover detailed how-to instructions and get creative ideas for virtually every do-it-yourselfer hobbyist.

Consumer Reports

Search for product reviews and ratings, as well as recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.

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.

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Crochet with Creativebug

Learning crochet requires little more than yarn and a crochet hook, making it accessible to anyone!

Send a Card to a Friend

Go the extra mile with the handmade touch, and send your friend a homemade card!

Getting Started

Get a library card and access all of the great online resources JCPL has to offer.

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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.

Book a Librarian

Book a Librarian

Got a new tablet or other device? Want to download e-content from the Library? Book a Librarian for a free, 30-minute tech help appointment.
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