Now that you have the best card that you could ever have, a library card, you can unlock the goldmine of electronic resources available at the Sarasota County Libraries.
The Chilton Library database is one of the many resource gems available. This 24-hour on-call “mechanic” provides quick online access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today. The application is setup with flexible toolbars and navigation which allows you to jump between the various areas for each vehicle you are researching.
To get the detailed information that you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs, simply enter the year, make, and model, of your vehicle. You then will be able to view maintenance and specification tables that provide the information you need for your vehicle. The Chilton Library contains step-by-step service and repair procedures, a labor estimating tool that will help you determine the time needed for your project, and vacuum diagrams to simplify troubleshooting your engine repair. Other available features are wiring diagrams to help explain system operations, close-up photographs and illustrations for visual support, technical service bulletins/recalls, and the option to easily print this information. They even provide ASE test prep quizzes for the most popular certification exams.
Visit your local Sarasota County Library or our website at scgov.net to view this database or one of the many other databases that are offered.
Here are the library events for this week:
Saturday
- All library events and meetings are cancelled for today
Monday
- All library events and meetings are cancelled for today
Tuesday
- Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10 a.m. – Noon. Stop in to get free answers to your Florida gardening and landscape questions. This is made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. For more information, call 941-861-9807 or online at sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/hort/plantclinic.shtml.
- Reading Buddies at 3:30 p.m. For ages 5-8 (entering K through 3rd grade). Keep up your reading skills and become a better reader by practicing with a buddy. Have fun while reading together and playing engaging reading activities. Volunteers are not trained experts, but will listen, encourage and help as needed.
Wednesday
- Athena Wit and Wisdom meets at 11 a.m.
- T.E.A.M. Program – SLIME TIME! at 3:30 p.m. For ages 5-11. Practice using measuring cups to learn fractions. Then use your measuring skills to make slime!
- Englewood Authors meets at 5 p.m.
Thursday
- Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. is open to ages 0-5. Enjoy interacting with your child by participating in early literacy activities that will include music and movement, books, crafts, and educational activities. This week’s theme is “A is for Apple”.
- The Knitting Club meets to knit and chat at 1 p.m.
Friday
- Grupo de Estudio Espanol meets at 10 a.m.
For more information on library programs, services, and resources visit us at 100 West Dearborn Street, call the Sarasota County Contact Center at 941-861-5000, or visit our website at scgov.net.
