The best book, hobby & craft shops in Ocala

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

Purrs and Pages

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Deserve a low-key reset this week? Purrs and Pages is a cozy bookstore and cat cafe where rescued cats set the vibe, you can book time in…

1216 E Silver Springs Blvd · ✓ checked Jul 29

“Deserve a low-key reset this week? Purrs and Pages is a cozy bookstore and cat cafe where rescued cats set the vibe, you can book time in the cat room, grab a snack and watch the antics up front, or even hit Cat Yoga while hunting for your next read.”

From the Ocala newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Parramore Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music store offering instruments, including pianos, as well as repairs, rentals, and lessons.

304 E Silver Springs Blvd · ✓ checked Aug 7

“Music store offering instruments, including pianos, as well as repairs, rentals, and lessons.”

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Corzic Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store for guitars, drums, and other musical instruments, along with electronics, and accessories.

997 W Kennedy Blvd A1 (Orlando)

“Store for guitars, drums, and other musical instruments, along with electronics, and accessories.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Gaitway Plaza, 2701 SW College Rd #700

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain store featuring a huge selection of acoustic and electric guitars, amps and keyboards, plus drums and DJ gear.

3920 SW 42nd St Spc B-2

“Chain store featuring a huge selection of acoustic and electric guitars, amps and keyboards, plus drums and DJ gear.”

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Sound Exchange Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Locally owned destination for musicians of all levels stocking a wide range of instruments and equipment, as well as accessories.

2906 NE 14th St

“Locally owned destination for musicians of all levels stocking a wide range of instruments and equipment, as well as accessories.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2400 SW College Rd #500

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

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FYE

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.

3100 SW College Rd #118

“Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.”

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Broke 'n Records Music & More

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer of new and used vinyl records plus CDs and cassettes, as well as toys and retro games.

2750 E Silver Springs Blvd Unit 205

“Retailer of new and used vinyl records plus CDs and cassettes, as well as toys and retro games.”

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