The best book, hobby & craft shops in Little Rock

8 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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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

Rosen Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Rosen Music Company has closed its storefront, but this Little Rock legend, around since 1955, still has select instruments and music gear…

7509 Cantrell Rd Ste 103

“Rosen Music Company has closed its storefront, but this Little Rock legend, around since 1955, still has select instruments and music gear available, from brass and saxes to flutes, clarinets, vintage drums, and other miscellany. If you’ve been eyeing a unique piece, this is your week to snag it.”

From the Little Rock newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Renown Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly establishment selling guitars, basses and other instruments, along with lessons and repair workshops.

104 W F Ave (North Little Rock)

“Friendly establishment selling guitars, basses and other instruments, along with lessons and repair workshops.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

4126 E McCain Blvd, 4126 McCain Blvd (North Little Rock)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Markham West Center, 11400 W Markham St

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

11201 Bass Pro Pkwy, A-E111 Little Rock Outlets

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar-supply chain with amps, drums, keyboards and guitars, plus lessons.

12315 Chenal Pkwy A

“Guitar-supply chain with amps, drums, keyboards and guitars, plus lessons.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

12201 W Markham St

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

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Saied Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music store selling instruments such as guitars, drums, and trombones, plus books.

2921 Lakewood Village Dr (North Little Rock)

“Music store selling instruments such as guitars, drums, and trombones, plus books.”

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