Explore a New Hobby - for Teens!

January is National Hobby Month, the perfect time of year to pick up a new hobby, or get back into an old one that you haven't thought about in a while! The great thing about having a hobby is that it can take your mind off the pressure of work or other daily stresses. Sit down and think about what you really love to do. Consider what sparks passion in your life or what makes you curious.

Updated December 16, 2025
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Boys don't knit : (in public)
Easton, Tom (Children's fiction writer)
Paper Book
After an incident regarding a crossing guard and a bottle of Martini & Rossi (and his friends), 17-year-old worrier Ben Fletcher must develop his sense of social alignment, take up a hobby, and do some community service to avoid any further probation. He takes a knitting class (it...
The complete cookbook for teen chefs
America's Test Kitchen (Firm)
Paper Book
For the first time ever, America's Test Kitchen Kids is bringing their rigorous testing, kitchen knowhow, and hands-on learning to teenagers in the kitchen. Fiercely independent and searching for culinary adventure, teen chefs are ready for exciting, global recipes made to share with friends and...
JavaScript coding for teens a beginner's guide to developing websites and games
Yueh, Andrew
Paper Book
Everything teens need to get started with JavaScript Have you ever wanted to make your own game? How about an awesome website? Then JavaScript Coding for Teens is the book for you! It doesn't matter if you're not sure what a variable is, are stumped about syntax, or don't even...
How to draw a graphic novel
Pagani, Balthazar, 1975- author.
Paper Book
Packed with professional tips and interviews with leading graphic novelists, this is the ultimate guide on how to create a graphic novel. How to Draw a Graphic Novel is structured as a series of short art courses that combine technical advice with creative inspiration....
The teen kitchen recipes we love to cook
Allen, Emily, 2003- author.
Paper Book
A colorful and engaging cookbook, written by teenage media stars The Kitchen Twins, with more than 75 accessible, fun, healthy, and delicious recipes for everyday cooking. Lyla and Emily Allen are only in high school, but they know their way around the kitchen. They've been...
Money for adulting fun tips and financial tricks for teens
Hung, Michelle, CFA
Paper Book
It's never too early to make your money work for you! Discover how with this teen guide to financial health. You don't have to work on Wall Street to know that money is important. Learn to handle it responsibly with this teen guide to money skills that makes managing money more fun!...

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