The best book, hobby & craft shops in West Valley

11 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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Scraps of Love

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your craft table needs fresh mojo or just new toys, Scraps of Love is the West Valley go-to for scrapbooking, card making and…

9516 W Peoria Ave #14 (Peoria) · ✓ checked Jul 30

“Whether your craft table needs fresh mojo or just new toys, Scraps of Love is the West Valley go-to for scrapbooking, card making and mixed-media supplies, plus hands-on classes and workshops with favorite instructors.”

From the Glendale newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer selling guitars, drums and keyboards as well as amps, lessons and rentals.

9945 W McDowell Rd #108 (Avondale)

“Retailer selling guitars, drums and keyboards as well as amps, lessons and rentals.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

7645 W Bell Rd (Peoria)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Arrowhead Festival, 7320 W Bell Rd (Glendale)

“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).

9470 W Northern Ave (Glendale)

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

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Musical Surprise

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

This week, whether you’ve been meaning to dust off that flute or finally try drums, Musical Surprise is Surprise’s largest music school…

16846 W Bell Rd #106 (Surprise)

“This week, whether you’ve been meaning to dust off that flute or finally try drums, Musical Surprise is Surprise’s largest music school with the West Valley’s most qualified teaching staff, offering private and group classes, virtual options, and adaptive lessons, plus a full retail shop and easy instrument rentals to…”

From the West Valley newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Retro Exchange

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer buying, selling, and trading collectibles, including toys, video games, and comic books.

5140 W Peoria Ave #100 (Glendale)

“Retailer buying, selling, and trading collectibles, including toys, video games, and comic books.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2025 Pebble Creek Pkwy Ste A05-A06 (Goodyear)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1475 N Litchfield Rd, Palm Valley Pavilions (Goodyear)

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5350 W Bell Rd #132 (Glendale)

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

1446 N Litchfield Rd (Goodyear)

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

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