Jump Start a New Hobby with These Five Titles
The Hickory Corner Branch puzzle table is popular. The Community Jigsaw Puzzle is visited on a regular basis by patrons of all ages who take some time to unwind while building friendships with one another. While patrons bring the puzzle pieces together, the puzzle pieces conversely bring the patrons together.
As autumn begins winding down and the crisp winter air takes hold, now is a good time to try something fresh and new to keep the winter blues at bay. Below is a selection of fun indoor hobbies along with programming available throughout the Mercer County Library System. Start one at home or come to the library and enjoy a new hobby with others in the community.
795.34 SAN 2012
"Discusses strategies for playing mah jongg, covering the use of defensive tools, finding the best hand, and reading exposures, and explains the differences between Chinese and American mah jongg." Colorful graphics and straightforward instructions make this a welcoming title for beginners.
Events Calendar keyword: mah jongg
Hopewell: Mah Jongg in the Morning
Lawrence: Fun with Mah Jongg
794.12 FIS 1972
Presented as a "program" using charts that quiz the student through each chapter and written by a professional Chess player, this title provides "common positions and combinations, conventional moves and principles to apply when playing chess."
Events Calendar keyword: chess
Hickory Corner: Chess for Adults, Chess Club (ages 5-10)
Ewing: Chess Program (ages 5-12)
West Windsor: Let's Play Chess (ages 6-14)
Robbinsville: Adult Chess Club
Hopewell: Chess Club (ages 6-11)
746.432 KNI 2020
"The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and knitting today! Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting. The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on, and even how to hold the tools and yarn, to understanding stitches, checking gauge, and deciphering patterns." This title includes: Getting Started, Knitting Basics, Crocheting Basics, Expanding Your Skills, Popular Projects, Sweaters, and Finishing Touches.
Events Calendar keyword: crochet
Hickory Corner: Crochet & Knit Corner, Crochet for Kids (8 and up)
West Windsor: Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Robbinsville: Knit & Stitch Club
Twin Rivers: Beginners Crochet
641.5 GAR 2018
Contains "simple and streamlined recipes" with guidance by Ina Garten where she "answers questions, teaches techniques, and explains her process right in the margin of each recipe". "Discover dozens more ingenious tips and shortcuts throughout with practical cooking advice that will give you more confidence in the kitchen".
Events Calendar keyword: cook
Hickory Corner: Easy Cook and No Cook
Hopewell: Exploring Vegetarian Cooking
Lawrence: Cook Talks
Twin Rivers: Cook the Book
794 CLA 2025
"Takes us through the history and across civilizations...learn how games emerge, evolve and spread as well as the contemporary culture of gaming". This title covers a wide variety of games from Monopoly to Chess, tic-tac-toe to card games, and more.
Group activities like boardgames, crafts, puzzles, and more, whether in organized sessions or brief spontaneous breaks from the everyday—like the Community Puzzle Table—are enjoyable challenges patrons can take on both solo or with friends. Hickory Corner’s Chess for Adults regularly attracts around 10 weekly players. We have several independent Mah Jongg groups where friends have come together to play in branch meeting rooms.
Embarking on a new hobby and learning a new skill can be both fun and rewarding. As the daylight hours shorten and the weather gets colder, trying something new can be an excellent way to both brighten your day and exercise your brain.
Lauren C.
Hickory Corner Branch
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