Finding New Hobbies for Adults and Teens

Start the new year by trying a new hobby! We've collected great new books highlighting new crafts and activities you can try in 2026.

Updated January 5, 2026
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Finding New Hobbies for Adults and Teens

Start the new year by trying a new hobby! We've collected great new books highlighting new crafts and activities you can try in 2026.

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DIY resin crafting projects : a beginner's guide to making clear resin jewelry, paperweights, coasters, and other keepsakes
Petkova, Teodora
Paper Book
Keep and craft memories made by nature, whether it's a four-leaf clover, a bird's feather, beautiful blooms from a wedding bouquet, or something your child found for you! This complete guide includes 20 fun and beginner-friendly projects that are perfect for anyone who is looking to make gorgeous...
Felt flowers
Lochhead, Jo
Paper Book
Embrace the Beauty of Felt Flowers: Create 20 of your favorite flowers in felt, for stunning floral arrangements that bring joy year-round! "A great collection of projects for crochet or animal lovers that would make excellent gifts or decorations." LIBRARY JOURNAL
Raising resilient bees : heritage techniques to mitigate mites, preserve locally adapted genetics, and grow your apiary
McEwen, Eric
Paper Book
"Right from the start, this book takes you on a journey that is fascinating and thought-provoking. . . The McEwens demonstrate creative, out-of-the-box thinking and challenge traditional ways of keeping bees."--American Bee Journal With over 100 color photographs and...
Modern papermaking : techniques in handmade paper, 13 projects
Pike, Kelsey
Paper Book
The ultimate guide to papermaking Making your own paper is a mesmerizing and versatile craft. Let Modern Papermaking show you how to create countless paper sheets with a few tools and practice. Among many other things, the paper you make can be a foundation for...
Quilling art
Runa, Sena
Paper Book
Quilling--the art of rolling and shaping strips of paper into intricate decorative designs--has been popular for hundreds of years. In Quilling Art, Turkish paper artist Sena Runa gives this time-honored craft a stylish and contemporary update sure to appeal to the 21st century artist. The...
Welcome to woodworking : 20 simple & stylish projects for your home & garden
Ott, Moa Brännström
Paper Book
A beginner-friendly guide to getting started in making simple, yet stylish, furniture for home and garden without the need for large power tools. Learn the basic carpentry skills needed to furnish your home and garden with beautiful and practical wood items. Twenty accessible, step-by...
Making practical backyard projects in wood : beautiful things to make in a weekend, including ready-to-use plans & patterns
Paper Book
Never run out of backyard DIY woodworking projects when you have a copy of Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood: Plans and Patterns for Better Outdoor Living! Featuring contributions from a veritable all-star team of DIY experts from Alan and Gill Bridgewater to woodworking teacher Bill...
Crochet now : a beginner's guide to essential stitches and techniques + 7 easy patterns
Baca, Salena
Paper Book
Learn to Crochet with Crochet Now! If you've ever wanted to learn how to crochet but weren't sure where to start, Crochet Now is here to help! Packed with clear, step-by-step instructions, this covers everything needed to start crocheting beautiful...
CNC woodworking for the absolute beginner : winning tips, techniques & 5 skill-building projects
Bagnall, Ralph
Paper Book
Learn all about using a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router while woodworking. Written for the absolute beginner, the author, Ralph Bagnall, provides an introduction to CNC, how the machines work, and 5 CNC projects to get started and find success. Full color photos enhance the readers'...
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