The best book, hobby & craft shops in Ankeny

6 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

Spacious place stocking new and used books, plus toys.

613 N Ankeny Blvd

“Spacious place stocking new and used books, plus toys.”

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Relaxed, local, indie bookstore featuring new titles and a selection of Iowa writers, along with author events.

2629 Beaver Ave # S1 (Des Moines)

“Relaxed, local, indie bookstore featuring new titles and a selection of Iowa writers, along with author events.”

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Independent bookstore with a curated array of children’s and adult titles.

505 E Grand Ave Ste 102 (Des Moines)

“Independent bookstore with a curated array of children’s and adult titles.”

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Long-running shop offering instruments for sale and rent, plus lessons, repairs, and live-sound equipment.

4420 E Broadway Ave (Des Moines)

“Long-running shop offering instruments for sale and rent, plus lessons, repairs, and live-sound equipment.”

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly, local music shop selling new and used instruments, accessories and sheet music.

2714 Beaver Ave (Des Moines)

“Friendly, local music shop selling new and used instruments, accessories and sheet music.”

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Craft and scrapbook supplies and workshops store featuring stamps, paper and card-stock selections, plus kit-making demos.

641 N Ankeny Blvd

“Craft and scrapbook supplies and workshops store featuring stamps, paper and card-stock selections, plus kit-making demos.”