The best book, hobby & craft shops in Norwalk

4 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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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

76 Post Rd E (Westport)

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

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St Mary's Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If you're hunting for a Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation gift that actually feels meaningful, St Mary's Bookstore quietly nails it…

669 West Ave

“If you're hunting for a Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation gift that actually feels meaningful, St Mary's Bookstore quietly nails it with pastor-approved Catholic reads, Bibles, and children's titles.”

From the Norwalk newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Jean's Closet

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Jean's Closet has the good stuff for your next cast on, from Artyarns Merino Cloud and Urthyarn Spiral Grain to Tosh Pashmina, plus Uneek…

139 Washington St

“Jean's Closet has the good stuff for your next cast on, from Artyarns Merino Cloud and Urthyarn Spiral Grain to Tosh Pashmina, plus Uneek Mini Sock Kits, handmade apparel, baby gifts, and handpainted totes. Swing by this week for a class or workshop, stash something pretty, then knit yourself gloriously unbothered.”

From the Stamford newsletter, August 7, 2026

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New Canaan Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

New Canaan Music is the rare local shop where you can rent a school instrument, book private lessons, and then get lost in walls of guitars…

90 Main St (New Canaan)

“New Canaan Music is the rare local shop where you can rent a school instrument, book private lessons, and then get lost in walls of guitars including electric oddities and high-end Martins as Connecticut’s only licensed Martin & Co. dealer. Huge uke selection too, so swing by this week.”

From the Norwalk newsletter, August 23, 2026

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