Find Your Next Creative Outlet
In a world where so much of what we create is commodified, sometimes it's nice to make something — without the intention of selling (or the pressure of making it perfect or prizeworthy). Sometimes, the process of making is the point. Whether that's a work of art, a short story, a pastry, or a granny square: it's a gift you give yourself (and maybe also a gift for a loved one).
Of course, you don't have to actually make anything (except maybe memories) to have a "hobby." But that's no reason not to be creative about it! Instead, you might prefer gaming with friends or family, working on that green thumb, being more physically active (especially outdoors or with a group), learning a musical instrument, or collecting something that interests you. All a hobby really needs to "do" to be worth doing is to help you relieve stress, find new friends, or spend more time "offline."
If you're looking for ideas, we've got some suggestions (and book recommendations):
- Play games at the Library (all ages welcome)
- Hang out and make zines with area creators
- Volunteer at the Library (as a game master, art docent, and more)
- Learn gardening skills with Life Lab (free workshops)
- Borrow music scores from the Library
- Explore your family history (free genealogy consultations available)
- Try out new recipes from a cookbook
- Read a "how-to" zine (for short, step-by-step guides on a variety of topics)
