Become more independent, informed, and resourceful, or learn for fun as you master automobile repair, home improvement, computer skills, and even become a smarter shopper.
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!
- Activity Corner (learn to craft)
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Activity Corner offers thousands of activities with easy, clear instructions, photographs, illustrations, and more.
- Auto Repair (step-by-step)
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Auto Repair Source provides accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
- Chilton Auto (repair manuals)
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Chilton Library is an online instruction resource for do-it-yourself auto repair as well as a guide for students preparing for the ASE exam.
- Consumer Reports (reviews)
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Find up-to-date evaluation on the latest home appliances, technology, cars, and other household and personal necessities. Provide trusted information of expert, unbiased product reviews.
Consumer Reports Quickstart Guide
- Creativebug (learn to craft)
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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.
- Driving Test Prep (exam help)
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Free practice tests for Utah DMV written examinations.
- Fiero Code (Learn to Code)
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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.
- GreenFile (journal articles)
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Topics covered in this database include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
- Hobbies & Crafts (activities)
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This database offers detailed how-to instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby-enthusiast.
- Home Improvement (guides)
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Thousands of repairs are available in the areas of outdoor projects, electrical projects, remodeling projects, plumbing projects, wood projects, decorating projects and maintenance.
- Legal Information (books)
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This database contains legal reference books and legal forms. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo.
- LinkedIn Learning (courses)
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LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning company that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.
- Software Skills (basic guides)
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LearningExpress contains Computer Skills Center with video courses to learn popular software and computer basics, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and Windows operating systems.
- Tuition Funding (scholarships)
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This website offers greater functionality to help students find scholarships, grants, fellowships and assistantships.
- Universal Class (courses)
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Choose How to/DIY and self-help online classes from Recorded Books' Universal Class for Libraries.
