The best book, hobby & craft shops in Waterbury

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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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 3 places · showing the latest additions first

Blueberry Cat Collectibles

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Blueberry Cat Collectibles is the local haven for action figures, Funko Pops, Loungefly bags, and card game life, with official Pokémon…

105 Waterbury Rd Bldg 1, Suite 1B (Prospect)

“Blueberry Cat Collectibles is the local haven for action figures, Funko Pops, Loungefly bags, and card game life, with official Pokémon Play, Bandai One Piece, and WPN Magic status. Pop in to play, then snag that shelf-worthy find you swore you didn’t need.”

From the Waterbury newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Family Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Family Music Center has been teaching Greater Waterbury for over 40 years, with private and group lessons in voice and instruments, plus…

2024 E Main St

“Family Music Center has been teaching Greater Waterbury for over 40 years, with private and group lessons in voice and instruments, plus virtual options when life gets snowy. They also handle school-band rentals, repairs, and solid gear from Yamaha, Selmer, Pearl, Takamine and more... easy for Naugatuck players.”

From the Naugatuck newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Westbury Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your weekend plan is finally starting those guitar lessons or fixing the trumpet that’s been sulking in the closet, Westbury Music…

1044 Main St (Watertown)

“Whether your weekend plan is finally starting those guitar lessons or fixing the trumpet that’s been sulking in the closet, Westbury Music has you covered with customized lessons, on-site repairs, and a full line of instruments, plus rentals for school band season. Make some noise this week.”

From the Waterbury newsletter, September 20, 2026

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