The best book, hobby & craft shops in Cedar Rapids

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 · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Schultz Strings

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From squeaky first notes to symphony-ready, Schultz Strings has you covered with premium rentals and a repair shop regionally known for…

1190 Twixt Town Rd

“From squeaky first notes to symphony-ready, Schultz Strings has you covered with premium rentals and a repair shop regionally known for everything from bow rehairs to complex restorations. This week, snag the strings, cases, and sheet music you keep meaning to replace, plus lessons to level up.”

From the Cedar Rapids 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.

180 Collins Rd NE Ste b Suite D

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain selling guitars, keyboards, drum sets and amps, as well as gear for DJing and recording.

4651 1st Ave SE

“Retail chain selling guitars, keyboards, drum sets and amps, as well as gear for DJing and recording.”

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Scrapmania

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Craft shop specializing in scrapbooking and card-making supplies.

4750 Tama St SE

“Craft shop specializing in scrapbooking and card-making supplies.”

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West Music Cedar Rapids

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly, knowledgeable, experienced staff at this music shop selling guitars, pianos (new and used) and drums alongside lessons.

1398 Twixt Town Rd (Marion)

“Friendly, knowledgeable, experienced staff at this music shop selling guitars, pianos (new and used) and drums alongside lessons.”

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The Create Exchange

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Craft store selling salvaged and new art and craft supplies, and offering free admission.

615 Center Point Rd NE

“Craft store selling salvaged and new art and craft supplies, and offering free admission.”

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