The best book, hobby & craft shops in Danbury

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

Bethel Music Center - Instrument Sales, Rentals, Lessons and Repairs

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you’re restringing a violin, chasing your first sax, or finally booking lessons, Bethel Music Center has you covered with rentals…

273 Greenwood Ave #101 (Bethel)

“Whether you’re restringing a violin, chasing your first sax, or finally booking lessons, Bethel Music Center has you covered with rentals through NEMC, a deep lineup of instruments and accessories, and legit repairs.”

From the Danbury 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).

Candlewood Lake Plaza, 14 Candlewood Lake Rd Ste 200 (Brookfield)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer offering guitars, keyboards, drums, and other musical instruments, plus repairs.

15 Backus Ave

“Chain retailer offering guitars, keyboards, drums, and other musical instruments, plus repairs.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

15 Backus Ave

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

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Gerosa Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Large-ish independent shop selling new and used vinyls across a range of genres (including metal) as well as CD albums.

246 Federal Rd C16 (Brookfield)

“Large-ish independent shop selling new and used vinyls across a range of genres (including metal) as well as CD albums.”

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Guitar Hangar - Lessons, Rentals, Repairs, and More

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music store offering instruments of all kinds, plus repairs, lessons, and rental services.

270 Federal Rd #7 (Brookfield)

“Music store offering instruments of all kinds, plus repairs, lessons, and rental services.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

100-B Independent Way (Brewster)

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

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Hotrod 6 Strings

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Resource for guitars and stringed instruments, including sales, plus repair and custom work.

14 Del Mar Dr #1E (Brookfield)

“Resource for guitars and stringed instruments, including sales, plus repair and custom work.”

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Creative Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Lessons and repairs are offered at this spot that also sells guitars, pianos, violins and other instruments. Friendly staff are on hand to…

701 Main St (Monroe)

“Lessons and repairs are offered at this spot that also sells guitars, pianos, violins and other instruments. Friendly staff are on hand to help.”

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