I long ago decided to use JQuery over other javascript frameworks like Prototype. JQuery just seems to fit with the way I think about solutions and how to attack challenges. I also think the community is amazing, with many new tools and tutorials and exciting APIs springing up everywhere.

One such tool is from Flowplayer and is called, simply, JQuery Tools. In short, JQuery Tools is an implementation that provides easy to implement:

• Tabs
• Tooltips
• Expose′ Behavior
• Scrollable Areas
• Flash Embeds

The demos and code examples on the site are easy to follow and fun to play with. If you’re looking for a nice library for common UI effects and elements, take a look at JQuery Tools from Flowplayer.