Library Resources

The Library's collection of licensed databases & E-Reference Books may include information on this topic; these are commercial, copyrighted materials that PGCMLS licenses for the reference and research needs of its customers; often this material comes directly from printed books. Most of these databases may be accessed remotely, while a few are available only to users on PC's in our Branches.

General Sources

• Popular Mechanics
  Articles from the magazine's archives on such topics as automotive, technology, science, and outdoors.
• SoYouWanna.com
  Full explanations of how to do all sorts of things, organized by category. Also offers quickie lessons ("Mini-Wannas").
• SuTree: Watch & Learn
  Watch thousands of free video lessons and tutorials on topics like how to fix things, how to solve math problems, how to improve your golf or basketball skills, how to prepare a cheesecake, how to speak Chinese, or how to choose your next holiday destination.

Crafts & Hobbies

• African Crafts Online
  A few simple projects, plus links to artists, craftspeople, and shops.
• BassFishin.com
  See instructional videos, read reviews of fishing products and equipment, and connect with other folks interested in bass fishing in the forums.
• Instructables
  Do you need to know how to make a water-powered rocket, an origami rose or a backyard ice-skating rink? Many projects in such categories as home, craft, kids, home, outdoors and green.
• Kaboose Crafts for Kids
  Easy craft ideas for every holiday and season; search for craft ideas by occasion, activity type, and difficulty level.

• Epicurious: For People Who Eat
  Thousands of searchable recipes, advice, cookbook reviews, and lots of kitchen know-how.
• RecipeSource
  A searchable online archives of recipes. Over 70,000 recipes are organized into two major groups - recipes primarily identified with an ethnic cuisine, or by type of dish.

• Learn2Type.com
  Take an online typing test to determine your current speed, then register for free touch-typing lessons.