National Hobby Month: Books, Books, Books

Books for Your New Hobby

Tired of being online? Want to cozy up with a book in your hand to learn a new hobby? Or get more info on a favorite pastime you already have? We’ve gathered some book suggestions for you. Whether you enjoy painting, photography, collecting, building, or crafting, the library has books for you!


The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-making Techniques by Jinks McGrath

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Scrapbooking Techniques for Beginners by Rebekah Meier

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Watercolor is for Everyone:  Simple Lessons to Make Your Creative Practice a Daily Habit by Kateri Ewing

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Filmmaking for Dummies by Bryan Stoller

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iPhone Photography by Mark Hemmings

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Digital Photography by Julie Adair King

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Hand Lettering 101:  An Introduction to the Art of Creative Lettering by Chalkfulloflove

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Rosie O’Donnell’s Crafty U:  100 Easy Projects the Whole Family Can Enjoy All Year Long by Rosie O’Donnell

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Generation T:  108 Ways to Transform a T-shirt by Megan Nicolay

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Home Made, Best Made:  Hundreds of Ways to Make All Kinds of Useful Things by Reader’s Digest

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The Complete Guide to Drones:  Build & Choose & Fly & Photograph by Adam Juniper

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Playing with Trains:  a Passion Beyond Scale by Sam Posey

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Guitar All-in-One by Jon Chappell

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How to Bake Everything: Simple Recipes for the Best Baking by Mark Bittman

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Rocks and Minerals by Chris Pellant

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Would you prefer EBooks or Audio books?

The library has Overdrive (also known as Libby) for eBooks and audiobooks, and Hoopla which offers both eBooks and audiobooks, as well as streaming movies and television shows. So there’s always something to choose from wherever there’s internet access or when transporting a physical book is not possible. Look for these logos in your app store.

National Hobby Month on Hoopla

There are tons of streaming options available for all sorts of hobbies. Check out these which we found on Hoopla or look for some on your own!


Candle Making: From Beginner to Business by Rachel Larsen

Stream or download this eBook


A To Z How To Make Wine At Home For Total Beginners by Lisa Bond

Stream this eBook


The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making by Tammy Powley

Stream this eBook


Beginner’s Guide To Making Mosaics by Delphine Lescuyer

Stream this eBook


Leathercraft As A Hobby by Clifford Pyle

Stream this eBook


Hobby Boss: Turn Your Passion Into Profits Online by Steve Mastroianni

Stream this eBook


Sketching as a Hobby by Arthur L. Guptill

Stream ebook


Hobby Farming for Dummies by Theresa Husarik

Stream Audio Book


Easy WordPress Blogging for Beginners by Rawee M.

Stream this eBook


Write That Book Tips for New Authors by Michelle G. Cameron

Stream this eBook


National Hobby Month

National Hobby Month

January is National Hobby month! Looking for new ideas for your hobby or planning to try a new one? The library has many resources for you!

Check out some of our favorite eBooks and eMagazines from OverDrive covering all sorts of hobbies, or links for fun stuff like How to be a Comedy Writer available when streaming on Hoopla. Plus, there we’ve gathered links right here for hardcover books and great crafting sites for ideas as well as step-by-step instructions. There is something for everyone!


Astronomy for Beginners 4th Edition

eMagazine


How to Cook Everything – Completely Revised Twentieth Anniversary Edition: Simple Recipes for Great Food by Mark Bittman

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The Runner’s Bible by Mark Bloom

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Spanish for Dummies by Jessica Langemeier

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1000 Ideas for Decorating Cupcakes, Cookies, & Cakes by Sandra Salamony

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Don’t see a hobby you would like to try from our staff-picked OverDrive selections? Check out Hoopla for more e-options or to stream movies. Or scroll for books and crafting sites.


Better Homes & Gardens 365 30-minute Meals

eBook


How to Paint and Draw

eMagazine


Minecraft Secrets

eMagazine


Got screen fatigue? Prefer a book you can hold?


3D Printing for Dummies by Kalani Kirk Hausman

eBook


Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening by Deborah Martin

eBook


Get Started with a Craft

  • Hobsess find a new hobby, revisit an old hobby from your past, or even learn how to turn your hobby into a profitable business.
  • Discoverhobby  – online directory of hobbies listed by categories such as collecting, arts and crafts, games, model and electronic, food and drinks, sports and outdoors, and spiritual and mental.
  • eHow – extensive site covering about 30 different how-to categories, chock full of articles and tutorials.
  • APL library catalog – our online catalog will take you to a plethora of materials such as books, magazines, and DVDs, including in electronic format about your favorite things to do or make!