The best book, hobby & craft shops in New London

3 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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Telegraph Autonomous Zone

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Over in New London, Telegraph Autonomous Zone is the indie record shop with deep bins, weekly new releases, Record Store Day essentials,…

137 Bank St

“Over in New London, Telegraph Autonomous Zone is the indie record shop with deep bins, weekly new releases, Record Store Day essentials, and those hard-to-find indie exclusives. Dig through staff-curated picks, snag a Blue Note Tone Poet or punk 7-inch, and even grab an Audio Technica turntable to make it all sing.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

915 Hartford Tpke Waterford Commons (Waterford)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar retailer featuring amplifiers, keyboards, drums and other electronic gear. Guitar lessons also available. Pleasant staff.

351 N Frontage Rd Spc F-3

“Guitar retailer featuring amplifiers, keyboards, drums and other electronic gear. Guitar lessons also available. Pleasant staff.”

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