The best book, hobby & craft shops in Chico

4 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 · 4 places · showing the latest additions first

Monkeymatic

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your rig needs a quick fix or a full glow-up, Monkeymatic builds custom all-tube guitar amps, handles thoughtful mods, and brings…

1351 Woodland Ave

“Whether your rig needs a quick fix or a full glow-up, Monkeymatic builds custom all-tube guitar amps, handles thoughtful mods, and brings tired circuits back to life right here in Chico. Peek their Black Butte and Palisade builds, then let your amp finally sound like the one in your head.”

From the Chico newsletter, September 4, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2041 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Chico Crossroads

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

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The Music Connection

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From new and used instruments to rentals, repairs, and legit lessons on everything from guitar and drums to clarinet, The Music Connection…

341 W 3rd St

“From new and used instruments to rentals, repairs, and legit lessons on everything from guitar and drums to clarinet, The Music Connection keeps Chico making noise in the best way. Need strings, sticks, or sheet music... they have that too, so your practice doesn't stall.”

From the Chico newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Shop selling guitars, amps, drums, keyboards, basses and other instruments.

2027 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy #119

“Shop selling guitars, amps, drums, keyboards, basses and other instruments.”

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