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A to Z: The World

A to Z: The World gives in-depth cultural information, traditions, habits, and social norms of people around the globe.

From cultural stereotypes and superstitions, to social and business etiquette, to women's role in society - everything from music, dating rituals, holidays and festivals, to traditional recipes, flags, and national symbols for each country. All the images in A to Z: The World can be used without copyright restrictions, so you can use them in school projects.

A to Z: World Food

This food resource contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, and beverages. A to Z World Food also covers food culture, including National Cuisine, Regional Cuisine, Dining Etiquette, Food Trivia, and more.

A to Z: World Travel

Continually updated and currently featuring over 180 city guides, AtoZ World Travel covers city neighborhoods and districts, in-town excursions and day trips, major attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and insiders' tips on navigating the city and culture.

The site also arms travelers with all the information necessary to make travel as safe and stress-free as possible: health advisories, travel essentials like passport and visa information, and even lists of local embassies and consulates.

Auto Repair Source

Our library provides free access to Auto Repair Source, an authoritative and easy-to-use auto service and repair reference tool. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), and you can use it to help you diagnose, repair and maintain your car, truck or SUV. You can also take this valuable resource on the road — it’s designed for devices such as laptops and tablets!

Consumer Reports

Access thousands of ratings of products, reviews, expert buying advice, product comparisons, consumer user reviews, product video clips, and more.

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Creativebug

Creativebug has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Learn about sewing, knitting, making jewelry, papercrafts and more! Classes includes materials needed, discussion groups and note sections. Your library card is required for use inside or outside the library.

The first time you access Creativebug, you will need to create a quick account to allow you to access all the features.

Hobbies and Crafts Source

Our library provides free access to Hobbies & Crafts Source, containing thousands of articles from top hobby and craft magazines and
books as well as recipes, “how-to” videos and hobby profiles.

Home Improvement Source

Our library provides free access to Home Improvement Source, a database from EBSCO containing thousands of articles from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of home repair images not found anywhere else online.

Small Engine Repair Source

Small Engine Repair Source contains repair guides covering routine maintenance and complex projects for all major makes and models. Browse a variety of categories — including engine type, brand, model and model number — to find the information you need.

Universal Class

Universal Class is a continuing education database with real instructors guiding the learning. Over 540 online courses are offered on a huge variety of subjects from cooking, to photography to computers to homeschooling. 

No matter how you learn best, there area variety of ways to learn, including video-based lessons, a collaborative learning environment, graded lesson tests, certificates of achievement, and Continuing Education Units available for selected courses. 

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