In other words, you need books. These can be stimulating and helpful. But almost never do they present what you need to know right now, and you waste time commuting when you should be observing. Self-education is something you do yourself, with books, using the library. Learn the sky with the naked eye.
Astronomy is an outdoor nature hobby.
Go into the night and learn the starry names and patterns overhead. Other books and materials will fill in the lore and mythology of the constellations the map shows, and how the stars change through the night and the seasons. Don't rush to buy a telescope. Many hobbies require a big cash outlay up front. But astronomy, being a learning hobby, has no such entrance fee.