The best book, hobby & craft shops in Newark

5 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 · 5 places · showing the latest additions first

Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

59 University Plaza

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4707 Kirkwood Hwy (Wilmington)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Kirkwood Plaza, 4433 Kirkwood Hwy (Wilmington)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

800 Centre Blvd Christiana Center

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

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The Ministry of Yarn

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Part shop, part living room hangout right here in Newark, The Ministry of Yarn stocks yarn and smart tools for knitters and crocheters,…

210 Grove Ln

“Part shop, part living room hangout right here in Newark, The Ministry of Yarn stocks yarn and smart tools for knitters and crocheters, runs beginner-friendly and skill-building classes, and hosts Social Stitchin' sessions where you can bring a WIP, trade tips, and meet folks who understand yarn chicken.”

From the Newark newsletter, September 10, 2026

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