The best book, hobby & craft shops in Adams County

9 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 · 9 places · showing the latest additions first

I Want More Comics & Games

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

I Want More Comics & Games makes staying caught up easy with a smooth Comic Hold Slot program and Final Orders Due info, plus shelves that…

550 E Thornton Pkwy Ste 114 (Thornton)

“I Want More Comics & Games makes staying caught up easy with a smooth Comic Hold Slot program and Final Orders Due info, plus shelves that swing from Marvel and DC to Image and indie finds. Magic and Pokémon cards, board games, Funko Pops, vinyl, and live sales keep things spicy.”

From the Thornton newsletter, October 15, 2026

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Tattered Cover KIDS at Stanley Marketplace

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Part of a local chain, this longstanding indie bookstore has new & used books, plus a newsstand.

2501 Dallas St Ste 144 (Aurora)

“Part of a local chain, this longstanding indie bookstore has new & used books, plus a newsstand.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

9370 Sheridan Blvd (Westminster)

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

701 E 120th Ave (Thornton)

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

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Level 7 Games

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Level 7 Games mixes video games, TCGs, and a legit coffee spot, plus they host weekly events that make it easy to jump into Magic or…

8410 Umatilla St (Federal Heights)

“Level 7 Games mixes video games, TCGs, and a legit coffee spot, plus they host weekly events that make it easy to jump into Magic or whatever you're obsessed with. They’ve been Colorado-grown since 2009, and even handle console repairs, so it’s basically a one-stop nerd haven.”

From the Broomfield newsletter, August 18, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2253 Prairie Center Pkwy (Brighton)

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

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Makeshift Crafts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Makeshift Crafts is a 100% local, female-founded craft supply store and cozy maker space where Westminster neighbors actually hang out,…

2751 W 120th Ave #150 (Westminster)

“Makeshift Crafts is a 100% local, female-founded craft supply store and cozy maker space where Westminster neighbors actually hang out, from beginner-friendly intro classes and the Makesh*t Club to watercolor pop-ups and craft-a-longs, all built around community, self-care, and embracing messy progress.”

From the Westminster newsletter, October 15, 2026

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Acordeonate Music Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Acordeonate Music Shop is Westminster’s spot for accordions and stringed instruments, with lessons and pro repairs that keep you playing,…

2963 W 72nd Ave (Westminster)

“Acordeonate Music Shop is Westminster’s spot for accordions and stringed instruments, with lessons and pro repairs that keep you playing, not guessing. Browse quality brands like Hohner, Gabbanelli, and Scandalli, then book a class and finally nail that tune that’s been living rent‑free in your head.”

From the Westminster newsletter, October 7, 2026

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Gravity Music Gear

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your Strat’s gathering dust or your amp’s on its last tube, Gravity Music Gear keeps it simple with used guitars, amps, and other music…

6487 Federal Blvd (Denver)

“If your Strat’s gathering dust or your amp’s on its last tube, Gravity Music Gear keeps it simple with used guitars, amps, and other music gear you can buy or sell without the fuss. Perfect for turning that impulse buy into something you’ll actually play this week.”

From the Thornton newsletter, August 17, 2026

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