The best book, hobby & craft shops in Tallahassee

7 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 · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Playground Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your kid just picked up a trumpet or you’re finally giving violin a whirl, Playground Music Center has beginner band and orchestra…

3360 Capital Cir NE Ste B · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Whether your kid just picked up a trumpet or you’re finally giving violin a whirl, Playground Music Center has beginner band and orchestra rentals, a Try-Before-You-Buy setup, legit repairs, and private lessons that turn squeaks into songs.”

From the Tallahassee newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3483 Thomasville Rd

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

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Beethoven & Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your choir folder’s looking thin, swing by Beethoven & Company for print music that actually helps. From choral scores to piano…

719 N Calhoun St #E

“If your choir folder’s looking thin, swing by Beethoven & Company for print music that actually helps. From choral scores to piano repertoire, the smart selection and staff know-how make quick work of this week’s rehearsal scramble… and probably inspire your next program.”

From the Tallahassee newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain, featuring a wide selection of guitars, keyboards and amplifiers, and offering lessons.

2415 N Monroe St Ste 600

“Retail chain, featuring a wide selection of guitars, keyboards and amplifiers, and offering lessons.”

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MusicMasters

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From first-day band jitters to weekend gigs, MusicMasters has you covered this week with flexible rentals, expert repairs for woodwinds,…

1114 N Monroe St

“From first-day band jitters to weekend gigs, MusicMasters has you covered this week with flexible rentals, expert repairs for woodwinds, brass, orchestral strings, and guitars, plus reeds, books, and sheet music.”

From the Tallahassee newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Governor's Market Place, 1524 Governors Square Blvd

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

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Folkstone Guitars Inc.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

When your Tele is buzzing or your Martin feels like a cheese grater, Folkstone Guitars Inc. is the local luthier shop to trust. Gary Hudson…

4938 Pimlico Dr

“When your Tele is buzzing or your Martin feels like a cheese grater, Folkstone Guitars Inc. is the local luthier shop to trust. Gary Hudson handles pro setups, stainless steel fretwork, neck resets, and clean pickup installs, with the kind of honesty players talk about.”

From the Tallahassee newsletter, September 10, 2026

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