A new year can be an exciting time to learn new skills and try new things! No matter what time of the year it is, there is always something interesting and fun to experience. Here are some ideas of goals to work on throughout 2025, using resources from the library!
Learn coding with kits!
Start by checking out these easy-to-learn Dash and Dot robots, or try them out at Kid’s Club.
Try out this STEM Coding kit available for juvenile learners.
Read this blog about the Loti-Bot kits available from our collection and check them out, or place them on hold!
Get artsy!
Find topics about art and music through Gale in Context: Elementary.
Visit our makerspace to try 3D printing, vinyl cutting, and laser cutting, and explore tons of tutorials on our website.
Learn how to draw, paint, crochet, and more with books throughout our collection!
Be a musician!
Check out a ukulele, and pair it with an introductory book to get your fingers moving!
Find books on learning to play instruments like the piano, recorder, guitar, drums, and more!
Check our calendar for events featuring musical performances! Whether dancing, instrumental, or singing, getting connected musically can be lots of fun.
Stretch your legs!
Learn more about the world around you with Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids.
Make a nature journal and find something fun to observe throughout the year! Get familiar with bugs, birds, trees, wildflowers, and more to be found outside; North Texas has a great variety of flora and fauna to be explored.
Become a baker!
Ever wanted to try your hand at cake decorating? Make a dinosaur cake, a Spider-Man cake, or a variety of other favorite characters and cute designs with our cake pans.
Visit Gale OneFile: Culinary Arts for culinary tips, recipes, articles, and more.
Make a scene with science!
Find cool STEAM experiments to try at home with Miss Humblebee’s Academy.
Visit us for Pop Up STEM events, which are full of fun experiments, games, and crafts exploring various STEM topics.
Find a new book to read!
I couldn’t wrap up this blog without mentioning our fantastic collection here at the Frisco Public Library. Finding just the right book on the shelf can be daunting at times! If you’re looking for genre suggestions, new books, or read-a-likes of your favorite titles, try exploring the variety of staff recommended book lists on our website.
These are just a few ideas to get started; there are so many ways to get creative with goal setting for the new year, and just as many resources available at the library to help along the way. Below you’ll find a list of books to pair with the ideas listed above. Happy new year and happy goal setting!
The start of a new year is a great time to try adding something new to your life. Check out one of these books about different hobbies - maybe you'll find your new favorite activity!
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