The best book, hobby & craft shops in Tulare

13 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 · 13 places · showing the latest additions first

Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer in Sequoia Mall stocking children's books, games, and music, plus a cafe.

Sequoia Mall, 3415 S Mooney Blvd (Visalia)

“Retailer in Sequoia Mall stocking children's books, games, and music, plus a cafe.”

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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, September 6, 2026

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American Music Co

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you're gigging around Clovis or dusting off that 'someday' hobby, American Music Co keeps it real with honest advice, pro repairs,…

2597 E Ashlan Ave (Fresno)

“Whether you're gigging around Clovis or dusting off that 'someday' hobby, American Music Co keeps it real with honest advice, pro repairs, and rentals that save the day. Peek their used finds and marching percussion must-haves, then book lessons to level up this week.”

From the Fresno newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

6565 N Blackstone Ave (Fresno)

“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).

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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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain for a range of musical instruments including guitars, drums, and keyboards, plus recording gear.

5330 N Blackstone Ave (Fresno)

“Retail chain for a range of musical instruments including guitars, drums, and keyboards, plus recording gear.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

6485 N Riverside Dr (Fresno)

“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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Visalia Hobbies

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From zippy trucks to airplanes and splashy boats, Visalia Hobbies is stacked with kits, ready-to-run rigs, batteries and parts. They also…

2945 S Mooney Blvd (Visalia) · ✓ checked Aug 20

“From zippy trucks to airplanes and splashy boats, Visalia Hobbies is stacked with kits, ready-to-run rigs, batteries and parts. They also carry rockets, helicopters and train sets, so you can spend this week tinkering instead of doomscrolling.”

From the Tulare newsletter, September 19, 2026

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World Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

World Records is where you dig into new CDs and LPs, plus a huge wall of already-cleaned used vinyl, then stick around for legit concerts…

2815 F St (Bakersfield)

“World Records is where you dig into new CDs and LPs, plus a huge wall of already-cleaned used vinyl, then stick around for legit concerts in their in-store theater... seriously. It’s the spot to score that missing LP and catch Tab Benoit on August 29.”

From the Delano newsletter, August 21, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The Marketplace at River Park, 7400 N Blackstone Ave (Fresno)

“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.

3231 S Mooney Blvd (Visalia)

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

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