The best book, hobby & craft shops in Council Bluffs

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

Kanesville Kollectibles

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Used book, CD, comic book, and DVD store also carrying rare vinyl, graphic novels, and cassette tapes.

530 S 4th St

“Used book, CD, comic book, and DVD store also carrying rare vinyl, graphic novels, and cassette tapes.”

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Iowa Western College Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookstore located inside the Student Center with friendly staff.

2500 College Rd

“Bookstore located inside the Student Center with friendly staff.”

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The Next Chapter

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Woman-owned indie bookshop offering new titles, gifts, and greeting cards.

2508 Farnam St (Omaha)

“Woman-owned indie bookshop offering new titles, gifts, and greeting cards.”

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Hargiss Stringed Instruments

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Hargiss Stringed Instruments has been Omaha’s go-to since 1983 for stringed instrument repairs big and small, vintage restorations, and…

4002 Hamilton St (Omaha)

“Hargiss Stringed Instruments has been Omaha’s go-to since 1983 for stringed instrument repairs big and small, vintage restorations, and custom builds with inlay and finishes. They also run classes and bench rentals so you can build your own guitar, plus a stash of vintage instruments and amps worth drooling over.”

From the Omaha newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Ground Floor Guitar

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Ground Floor Guitar has been Omaha’s cozy, no-pressure spot since 2016 to snag your next guitar, move on from the old one, or book a…

1715 Cuming St (Omaha)

“Ground Floor Guitar has been Omaha’s cozy, no-pressure spot since 2016 to snag your next guitar, move on from the old one, or book a repair. Swing by this week for guitars, amps, and pedals that might finally match the sound in your head.”

From the Omaha newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Homer's Record Stores

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Casual store selling new and used vinyls and CDs, plus DVDs, cassettes, posters and other items.

1210 Howard St (Omaha)

“Casual store selling new and used vinyls and CDs, plus DVDs, cassettes, posters and other items.”

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