The best book, hobby & craft shops in Fayetteville

9 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Light Keepers Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you’re prepping for certs, tackling code updates, or decoding EKGs for fun, Light Keepers Bookstore curates the pro-level stuff…

525 Sanders Ave (Springdale)

“Whether you’re prepping for certs, tackling code updates, or decoding EKGs for fun, Light Keepers Bookstore curates the pro-level stuff that actually helps. From IBC and IPC manuals to PMBOK 7th and modern data science reads, it’s an easy win for getting smarter this week.”

From the Springdale newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Saied Music Co

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From student rentals and step‑up playtests with a pro to quick instrument repairs, lessons, and actual print music you can flip through,…

2880 Point Cir

“From student rentals and step‑up playtests with a pro to quick instrument repairs, lessons, and actual print music you can flip through, Saied Music Co keeps Fayetteville playing. If your week needs a tune up, they move and tune pianos too, and they’ve been nailing it since 1946.”

From the Springdale newsletter, September 5, 2026

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The Crafty Retreat

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your photo stash is judging you, The Crafty Retreat has scrapbooking supplies, hands-on classes, and monthly crops to get pages done…

7321 W Sunset Ave Ste H (Springdale)

“If your photo stash is judging you, The Crafty Retreat has scrapbooking supplies, hands-on classes, and monthly crops to get pages done this week and creativity flowing. Petal & Plume on August 8 and the Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti album class on August 20 are excuses to turn half-finished pages into albums.”

From the Springdale newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Remix Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Remix Music is the kind of friendly, no-pressure shop where trying one guitar turns into playing five. If you’ve been eyeing a new…

3855 Elm Springs Rd (Springdale) · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Remix Music is the kind of friendly, no-pressure shop where trying one guitar turns into playing five. If you’ve been eyeing a new electric, chasing the right amp, or itching to stack some fresh pedals, swing by and let them help dial in your sound this week.”

From the Springdale newsletter, August 31, 2026

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

5244 W Sunset Ave (Springdale)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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The IRiS Art Haus & Supply Co.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

The IRiS Art Haus & Supply Co. feels more like a creative hangout than a store, with thoughtful supplies from markers and canvases to…

95 S Church Ave

“The IRiS Art Haus & Supply Co. feels more like a creative hangout than a store, with thoughtful supplies from markers and canvases to journals and paints, plus hands-on workshops taught by local artists, drop-ins, and make & takes. Stuck on a project?”

From the Fayetteville newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

3180 N College Ave Suite 3

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Familiar chain carrying guitars, amps, drums, keyboards and more.

160 E Joyce Blvd

“Familiar chain carrying guitars, amps, drums, keyboards and more.”

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Palen Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Instrument retail shop featuring brass and woodwind instruments for rental or purchase.

4093 W Sunset Ave #101 (Springdale)

“Instrument retail shop featuring brass and woodwind instruments for rental or purchase.”

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