The best book, hobby & craft shops in Albany

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

Yarn & Beyond Craft Studio LLC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Yarn & Beyond Craft Studio LLC is kicking off August with bite-size knitting and crochet sessions today and every weekend this month,…

2610 Dawson Rd unit 7

“Yarn & Beyond Craft Studio LLC is kicking off August with bite-size knitting and crochet sessions today and every weekend this month, perfect for beginners or rusty hands. Grab a spot, meet fellow Albany makers, and leave with stitches you’ll actually be proud of.”

From the Albany newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Slapback Sound Supply

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you're chasing modern headless agility or a crusty tube roar, Slapback Sound Supply keeps Tifton players stocked with…

3085 Carpenter Rd S Ste E (Tifton)

“strandberg* guitars, quality used guitars, used amps, and the little must-haves that always go missing... picks, cables, capos. Swing by and get your rig feeling right this week.”

From the Tift County newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Portman's Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music store offering instruments, DJ equipment, sheet music, and repairs, plus rentals, and lessons.

2403 Westgate Dr

“Music store offering instruments, DJ equipment, sheet music, and repairs, plus rentals, and lessons.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1851 US-82 (Tifton)

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2709 Dawson Rd

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

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Odyssey Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Record shop in the Shackleford Shopping Center featuring hip-hop.

247 E Oglethorpe Blvd

“Record shop in the Shackleford Shopping Center featuring hip-hop.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1221 N Westover Blvd

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

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