Try New Things: Books to Help You Discover Your Next Hobby!

Emily Pattni

Have you ever considered trying origami? How about playing chess? Hiking with friends? CSN Libraries has numerous print books and eBooks to learn more about that hobby that you have been considering trying out. Scroll through this list of books to find your next past time or explore CSN's online catalog to see what else we have! 

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Title: Drawing Is for Everyone: Simple Lessons to Make Your Creative Practice a Daily Habit - Explore Infinite Creative Possibilities in Graphite, Colored Pencil, and Ink (Art is for Everyone)
Author: Kateria Ewig
Location: EBSCO
Details: A step-by-step guide to new drawing techniques such as shading, light, and color

 

 

 

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Title: Hiking the Sierra Nevada: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures
Author: Barry Parr
Location: EBSCO
Details: A guide to over 100 different hikes in the Sierra Nevada region of all different skill levels
 

 

Encylopedia of Origami and Papercraft Techniques
Title: The New Encyclopedia of Origami and Papercraft Techniques
Author: Ayako Brodek
Location: North Las Vegas Campus Library
Call Number: TCL ; TT870 .B718 2011
Details: Try your hand at folding paper animals, shapes, and flowers with this guide to origami!

 

 

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Title: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Author: Haruki Murakami
Location: Charleston Campus Library
Call Number: PL856.U673 Z465 2008
Details: A memoir on becoming a runner, the mindset that goes into this sport, and advice for people into or considering starting to run. 
 

 

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Title: Cosplay: A History: The Builders, Fans, and Makers Who Bring Your Favorite Stories to Life
Author: Andrew Liptak
Location: Henderson Campus Library
Call Number: GV1201.8 .L57 2022
Details: Start your cosplay journey by learning about its history, conventions, the community, and exploring detailed pictures
 

 

Get Programming: Learn to Code with Python
Title: Get Programming: Learn to Code with Python
Author: Ana Bell
Location: O’Reilly Online Learning
Call Number: QA76.73.P98 B45 2018
Details: A book that simplifies how to code using the Python programming language 

 

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Title: Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance For Baking with Confidence
Author: Claire Saffitz
Location: North Las Vegas Campus Library
Call Number: TX773 .S34 2020
Details: From brownies to cakes, from tarts to pies—All skills levels can follow these recipes to bake delicious treats!