New Year, New Hobbies
Our libraries have shelves and shelves full of books that explore varous hobbies. Whether you wish to learn a new language or want to be a rockstar, checking out library books is a free ticket to enjoyment and fulfillment. See below for examples.
Drawing: the Head and Figure by Jack Hamm
A how-to handbook that makes drawing easy. Offers simplified techniques and scores of brand-new hints and helps. Step by step procedures. Hundreds of illustrations.
Playing Guitar by David Hodge
Learning to play the guitar has never been easier! This book begins with an introduction to different types of guitars and their parts, followed by helpful information on how to choose a guitar. You'll learn how to tune the guitar, how to correctly hold it, how to read tablature and about basic rhythm. Much of the remainder of the book gives you easy-to-follow instructions on learning chords, and each lesson is followed by a fun practice session and a simple song with which to practice the newly learned chords.
Easy to Build Birdhouses: a Natural Approach by A.J. Hamler
Birdhouses are a favorite project among woodworkers. Made of inexpensive materials, they are quick to build and a pleasure for the whole neighborhood. This book includes 26 fun projects for woodworkers of all skills.
The Organic Book of Compost: Easy and Natural Techniques to Feed Your Garden by Pauline Pears
Easy, organic composting is now at your fingertips! Whether you have a full-size garden or a balcony in the city, you can recycle your household waste in an environmentally efficient manner. This book covers everything from wormeries to community composting, and is packed with trouble-shooting advice. Learn the sustainable, low-cost way to producing rich, fertile soil in your own backyard.
The Book of Card Games: the Complete Rules to the Classics, Family Favorites and Forgotten Games by Nikki Katz
Now you can enjoy all the games you've always loved--and find new favorites--with this book. From bridge and pitch to war and whist, this timeless collection outlines the rules to more than fifty classic games and a number of entertaining variations. This book stacks the deck in your favor for hours of entertaining fun with family and friends.
Hiking Ozarks: a Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures by JD Tanner and Emily Ressler-Tanner
This guide details 40 of the very best hiking trails throughout the Ozarks. Spanning Oklahoma, Illinois, Arkansas and Missouri, the guide provides trails for every type of hiker, from easy flat trails to miles-long excursions.
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