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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Handmade for the Holidays
Nothing says love like a homemade gift! Explore this collection of crafting and gift-making titles to inspire your gift-giving this year.
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.
Handmade for the Holidays
Nothing says love like a homemade gift! Explore this collection of crafting and gift-making titles to inspire your gift-giving this year.
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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Handmade for the Holidays
Nothing says love like a homemade gift! Explore this collection of crafting and gift-making titles to inspire your gift-giving this year.
Gratitude with Creativebug... and Leaves!
Have fun crafting while practicing gratitude with unique ideas from Creativebug. With bonus projects for autumnal appreciation!
Handmade for the Holidays
Nothing says love like a homemade gift! Explore this collection of crafting and gift-making titles to inspire your gift-giving this year.
Gratitude with Creativebug... and Leaves!
Have fun crafting while practicing gratitude with unique ideas from Creativebug. With bonus projects for autumnal appreciation!
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.
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.