The best book, hobby & craft shops in Porterville

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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Bakersfield Sound Co.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your strings are sleepy, your kid needs a rental for band, or you finally decided to learn that riff, Bakersfield Sound Co. has you…

10715 Rosedale Hwy (Bakersfield)

“If your strings are sleepy, your kid needs a rental for band, or you finally decided to learn that riff, Bakersfield Sound Co. has you covered with electric and acoustic guitars, basses, all-ages lessons, straightforward repairs, and instrument rentals. Real help, real gear, more music in your house.”

From the Bakersfield newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Valley Square Shopping Center, 2720 Ming Ave (Bakersfield)

“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).

Packwood Creek Shopping Center, 4248 S Mooney Blvd (Visalia)

“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).

9350 Rosedale Hwy, Northwest Prom (Bakersfield)

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4450 California Ave (Bakersfield)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Branch of a chain selling guitars, drums, and other musical instruments, plus equipment.

4254 S Mooney Blvd (Visalia)

“Branch of a chain selling guitars, drums, and other musical instruments, plus equipment.”

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Going Underground Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Longtime store offering a selection of vinyl albums and 45s, along with turntables.

1304 19th St (Bakersfield)

“Longtime store offering a selection of vinyl albums and 45s, along with turntables.”

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White's Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Local store for buying and renting musical instruments, plus sheet music.

100 E Caldwell Ave (Visalia)

“Local store for buying and renting musical instruments, plus sheet music.”

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World Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store for new and used records also hosting live concerts and serving wood-fired pizza.

2815 F St (Bakersfield)

“Store for new and used records also hosting live concerts and serving wood-fired pizza.”

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FYE

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.

2701 Ming Ave Spc 231 (Bakersfield)

“Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain store selling guitars, drums, keyboards, amplifiers and other musical accessories.

3428 Ming Ave (Bakersfield)

“Chain store selling guitars, drums, keyboards, amplifiers and other musical accessories.”

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