The best book, hobby & craft shops in Perry

3 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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Choices

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Choices is a local Christian book store with shelves of new releases and classics, Bibles in multiple translations, kids' favorites, music,…

2900 University Ave Ste 210 (West Des Moines)

“Choices is a local Christian book store with shelves of new releases and classics, Bibles in multiple translations, kids' favorites, music, DVDs, gifts, and church supplies. Their engraving center personalizes Bibles, wood ornaments, even silicone baby bibs, so gifting gets delightfully easy.”

From the Urbandale newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Mashe Modern

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bright, modern fabric shop with longarm quilting services.

1412 Walnut St (Dallas Center)

“Bright, modern fabric shop with longarm quilting services.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Large chain carrying acoustic and electric guitars plus amps, drums and keyboards.

3910 University Ave (West Des Moines)

“Large chain carrying acoustic and electric guitars plus amps, drums and keyboards.”

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