The best book, hobby & craft shops in East Valley

15 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 · 15 places · showing the latest additions first

Milano Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your kid just scored beginning band or you’re dusting off a pro rig, Milano Music Center brings the goods with rentals, repairs,…

38 W Main St (Mesa) · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Whether your kid just scored beginning band or you’re dusting off a pro rig, Milano Music Center brings the goods with rentals, repairs, sheet music and one-on-one lessons. Brass, woodwinds, strings, drums, guitars, keys, pro audio... it’s basically East Valley’s music playground.”

From the East Valley newsletter, August 3, 2026

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1721 S Stapley Drive Mesa Grand (Mesa)

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

Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3456 W Chandler Blvd (Chandler)

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

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

285 N Federal St PHX (Chandler)

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

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Brindley's Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Family-run retailer of musical instruments (guitars, violins, drums, cellos, basses and flutes) for rental or sale.

836 N Arizona Ave (Chandler)

“Family-run retailer of musical instruments (guitars, violins, drums, cellos, basses and flutes) for rental or sale.”

Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4095 S Gilbert Rd Suite 106 (Gilbert)

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

Acoustic Vibes Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Enduring retailer featuring an array of guitars, banjos & mandolins plus used musical instruments.

2070 E Southern Ave (Tempe)

“Enduring retailer featuring an array of guitars, banjos & mandolins plus used musical instruments.”

Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain music store offering instruments such as guitars, drums, and keyboards, plus repairs and lessons.

1652 S Val Vista Dr Ste 118 (Mesa)

“Chain music store offering instruments such as guitars, drums, and keyboards, plus repairs and lessons.”

Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

7040 E Hampton Ave (Mesa)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

3755 S Gilbert Rd #108 (Gilbert)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

Campos Music & Supplies

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Showroom for musical instruments & accessories, turntables & other DJ gear, plus equipment rentals.

1241 E Broadway Rd #24 (Mesa) · ✓ checked Aug 5

“Showroom for musical instruments & accessories, turntables & other DJ gear, plus equipment rentals.”

Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1835 S Greenfield Rd (Mesa)

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

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Gateway Towne Center, 5020 S Power Rd Gilbert, Phase I (Mesa)

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

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Crossroads Towne Center, 3771 S Gilbert Rd Phase I (Gilbert)

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

Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

891 E Baseline Rd Ste 101 (Gilbert)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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