After a long and glorious summer, we’re back to that part of the year in the Pacific Northwest with less than 12 hours of daylight.

It’s time to circle back around to indoor activities for the darker months. Yes, of course you can stream shows on the television or computer, or borrow videos and games from the library.

But there are many creative and artistic people living in these parts, and I bet there are more of you out there with undiscovered talents. Whether you have always wanted to try your hand at watercolors or you are intrigued by amigurumi (Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed objects), we probably have some instructions in book form at the library.

Here are some recent selections on different types of handicrafts — see if something stirs your interest:

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