The best book, hobby & craft shops in Arapahoe County

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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Tattered Cover Aspen Grove

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

7301 S Santa Fe Dr #240 (Littleton)

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

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Timbuk Toys

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From LEGO builds and STEM kits to JellyCat plush, puzzles, books and crafty make-it-yourself sets, Timbuk Toys is the spot when your kids…

7301 S Santa Fe Dr #345 (Littleton)

“From LEGO builds and STEM kits to JellyCat plush, puzzles, books and crafty make-it-yourself sets, Timbuk Toys is the spot when your kids need new sparks and you need easy wins. Check their in-store Story Playtime or Piano Playtime, then let curiosity do the rest.”

From the Littleton newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Cornerstone Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cornerstone Books is a Littleton go-to for recovery, stocking AA and NA literature, coins and chips, and a peaceful meeting and reading…

3601 S Sherman St (Englewood)

“Cornerstone Books is a Littleton go-to for recovery, stocking AA and NA literature, coins and chips, and a peaceful meeting and reading room. You can also browse crystals, incense and tarot, plus book intuitive readings or try an infrared bed or ion foot bath.”

From the Littleton newsletter, September 4, 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.

14400 E Alameda Ave (Aurora)

“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).

9565 E County Line Rd Centennial Promenade (Englewood)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store carrying guitars and other musical instruments, along with DJ equipment, recording gear, and lighting.

9647 E County Line Rd (Englewood)

“Store carrying guitars and other musical instruments, along with DJ equipment, recording gear, and lighting.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Southlands Shopping Center, 6352 S Central St A (Aurora)

“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.

5158 S Broadway (Englewood)

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

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Music Go Round Aurora

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain of music stores buying, selling & trading instruments, sound equipment & accessories.

18541 E Hampden Ave #128 (Aurora)

“Chain of music stores buying, selling & trading instruments, sound equipment & accessories.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

80 S. Abilene St, Place (Aurora)

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

6300 S Main St Ste N101 (Aurora)

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

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