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The How-To… archive is a free, digital resource that includes full Chilton’s auto repair manuals for most makes and models, step-by-step home improvement instructions, coding and software development guides, access to Consumer Reports, craft tutorials, legal guidance, and more. Welcome to the best place to start any do-it-yourself (DIY) project!
Find up-to-date evaluation from Consumer Union on the latest home appliances, technology, cars, and other household and personal necessities.
Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. It’s a resource for high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts. You will have access to the full library 1,000+ art and craft classes for artists and makers of all levels. You can learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more. (!!!The Utah State Library has changed the way patrons access the resources on Utah's Online Public Library, some of which the County Library have links to on our library page. The first time you access these resources, you will be prompted to create an account through a platform called OpenAthens. If you have any difficulty, please contact your librarians for further assistance.)
Fiero Code is a self-guided learn-to-code software for tweens and teens. Create a free account with your library card to track your progress as you build websites, animations, and video games. Advance through a story and level up your avatar while you learn different coding languages and build programming and problem-solving skills.
Learn something new today! Choose over 500 online continuing education courses from Recorded Books' Universal Class for Libraries. High quality, online courses to help you learn the skills needed to achieve your goals. Our courses are not just tutorials; they are real. They include lessons, exams, assignments, discussion boards and actual assessments of your progress to help you master the learning outcomes.