Find a new hobby at the local library

January is usually a time of new beginnings. It’s a new year with new possibilities and new aspirations. We’re all trying to stick to our New Year’s resolutions to lose a few pounds, save some extra money, or get that promotion at work. While these are excellent goals for the New Year, I propose you go a different route and take advantage of January as a month to begin a new hobby. January is, after all, National Hobby Month.

I enjoy getting my hands into a variety of things. I’ve tried knitting and crocheting, drawing, cooking and baking, making music, mastering crossword puzzles,...