The best book, hobby & craft shops in Urbandale

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

Mayhem Collectibles Inc

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Big store for comics, games and hobby items, plus friendly service, and knowledgeable staff.

7500 University Ave (Clive)

“Big store for comics, games and hobby items, plus friendly service, and knowledgeable staff.”

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Divine Treasures Inc

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Faith-based store stocking books as well as figurines, jewelry and other gift items.

5701 Hickman Rd (Des Moines)

“Faith-based store stocking books as well as figurines, jewelry and other gift items.”

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Ratt’s Underground Records LLC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Family-run shop featuring vintage pop culture collectibles along with new and used records.

3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 318 (Des Moines)

“Family-run shop featuring vintage pop culture collectibles along with new and used records.”

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Enchanted Mystical Boutique

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Metaphysical supply shop featuring locally made mystical gifts, crystals, jewelry, and tarot cards, plus readings.

3621 Ingersoll Ave (Des Moines)

“Metaphysical supply shop featuring locally made mystical gifts, crystals, jewelry, and tarot cards, plus readings.”

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Beaverdale Books

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.”

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Uptempo Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From saxes and electrics to drums, keys, and all the little bits that keep them humming, Uptempo Music has the new and used gear, repairs,…

2714 Beaver Ave (Des Moines)

“From saxes and electrics to drums, keys, and all the little bits that keep them humming, Uptempo Music has the new and used gear, repairs, and affordable rent-to-own for school band and orchestra that make leveling up your sound this week ridiculously easy.”

From the Ankeny newsletter, August 13, 2026

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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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