The best book, hobby & craft shops in Tampa Bay

“Part indie bookstore, part record shop, part caffeine pit stop, Mojo Books & Records has been fueling Tampa’s collectors since 2011 with secondhand books, vinyl, CDs, DVDs, and even turntables, plus an easy sell-and-trade setup that keeps the stacks fresh and the coffee breaks justified.”

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Whether you’re hunting a new study Bible, a thoughtful gift, or just a stack of comforting reads, Chapel Books delivers with Bibles, books, children’s resources, greeting cards and home décor.”

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, August 28, 2026

“Emerald City Comics Games Toys is stacked with new issues and deep back bins, D&D and Warhammer essentials, board games, plus toys from Funko to high-end figures. They also run a monthly book club and events, so you can nerd out with neighbors this week.”

From the Pinellas Park newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Give your Palm Harbor living room a soundtrack this week. Whether you’re eyeing a Steinway & Sons, the Boston or Essex lines, a Roland, or a pre-owned gem, Steinway Piano Gallery helps you find the right touch and tone... plus tuning, moving, restoration, rentals, and Spirio performances when you just want to listen.”

From the Tarpon Springs newsletter, August 4, 2026

“School band season sneaking up? Music Showcase has you covered with rent-to-own band and orchestral instruments, an in-house repair shop that gives free estimates, and year-round lessons for everything from guitar and piano to woodwinds, brass, voice, even acting. Perfect excuse to tune up your week.”

From the Riverview newsletter, September 19, 2026

“Whether you’re dusting off a trumpet, hunting a rental for the next school concert, or finally booking those guitar lessons you’ve been talking about since Gasparilla, Paragon Rentals and Music Lessons has you covered with band rentals, lessons, repairs, and an online shop that keeps the music rolling.”

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Trade that stack of half-used yarn, mystery beads, and duplicate stamp pads for store credit at Bottom of the Bin, a secondhand art and craft supplies shop right here in Brandon keeping creativity accessible and affordable while cutting waste. Perfect for a midweek spark... paper, paint, sewing, jewelry bits and more.”

From the Riverview newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Whether you're chasing a 50s Gibson growl, a clean Martin ring, or a custom-color Fender with stories baked in, Redwoods Vintage Guitars keeps fresh, collector and player grade finds rotating weekly in Pasadena. They buy, sell, trade, and help match you to the one.”

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, August 6, 2026

“St. Petersburg’s oldest guitar shop, Mad Music, is packed with new, used, and vintage guitars, basses, amps, and pedals plus ukes, mandolins, and banjos. They’ll clean and restring, rent you the right rig, and even buy your old gear so your tone (and closet) breathe easier.”

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, August 28, 2026

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

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

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

“Whether you're dusting off that high school trumpet or finally giving drums their moment, Koss Music Institute in Lutz pairs private, custom-fit lessons with guidance from a pro who’s played with Blood, Sweat & Tears. In-person or live online, plus on-site instrument rentals and repairs to keep you playing.”

From the Land O' Lakes newsletter, August 17, 2026

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

“Swap screen time for hands-on fun at The Hot Spot Studios Lutz/Wesley Chapel, where you can paint pottery that gets fired dishwasher and microwave safe, pour custom-scented candles, try canvas painting, dabble in mosaics, build gnome or fairy gardens, or even mix up glorious slime with the kids.”

From the Land O' Lakes newsletter, August 22, 2026

“Music-store, part of a chain, selling guitars, drums and keyboards plus gear, plus repair services, lessons and friendly staff.”

“Seven C Music & Coffee is run by veteran St. Pete luthiers with over 100 years of combined experience, offering world-class setups, repairs, and warranty service for Taylor, Martin, Fender Brands, Collings, Waterloo, Guild, Duesenberg and Eastman, plus a proper cup from 7C Coffee.”

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, August 10, 2026

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

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

“Scraporium is the local spot when your craft table needs a reboot, stocked with paper, ink, stamps, and dies for scrapbooks, handmade cards, and those teacher gifts you start tonight. Swing by for ideas and supplies that turn good intentions into finished pages.”

“E. Shires, Yamaha, B&S, Adams, and Courtois. They do proper instrument fittings and show up at big trombone and trumpet events, so you know they’re legit.”

From the Land O' Lakes newsletter, September 6, 2026

“Jam Room Music is a new kind of music store where you can gear up, take lessons, and actually play together in fully equipped Jam Rooms. This week, sign up for youth, teen, or adult rock bands, or cue one of 600,000 songs in the room and jam without lugging gear or hunting for bandmates.”

From the Riverview newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Hunting for the right upright, baby grand, digital or a slick player piano this week?”

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, August 14, 2026

“Whether you're leveling up your sound or dusting off an old fiddle, Violin Shop Tampa has thoughtfully set up violins, violas, cellos, and basses using a meticulous 10-point checklist.”

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, August 22, 2026

“This week, if your guitar needs CPR, your kid needs a starter clarinet, or you just want to trade up that well-loved uke, Moe'st Everything Muse has new, used, and vintage gear, repairs, lessons, rentals, and even books, plus buy, sell, trade, all from folks who actually play.”

From the Pinellas Park newsletter, September 20, 2026

“Chain music store featuring guitars, keyboards, DJ equipment, and other instruments, plus repairs.”

“Masterpiece by Numbers is the St. Pete go-to when you want something relaxing to do and a wall-worthy result, offering detailed paint-by-number kits across animals, landscapes, and holiday scenes, plus custom kits from your own photos. Not in the mood to paint?”

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, September 17, 2026

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

“From Bluthner grands and Baldwin uprights to Dexibell and Kawai digitals, plus Rodgers, Johannus and Hammond organs, Central Music, Inc. is where Clearwater musicians quietly geek out.”

From the Clearwater newsletter, August 20, 2026

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