The best book, hobby & craft shops in Oak Park
20 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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One Stop Comics
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsComic-book shop with a big inventory of back issues as well as a variety of collectibles & games.
One Stop Comics
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsAfriWare Books, Co
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsAfrican-centric store featuring books for all ages, beauty products & gifts, plus community events.
AfriWare Books, Co
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsPaper Source
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain for decorative paper, crafting supplies & quirky gifts, plus custom stationery.
Paper Source
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsAlternate Reality, Inc
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsComic book store stocking current and vintage issues, action figures and posters.
Alternate Reality, Inc
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsThe Book Cellar
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsSandwiches, soups, salads & coffee served in a comfy eatery, part of an independent bookstore.
The Book Cellar
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsPerformers Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsFrom chamber scores and opera vocal selections to method books, manuscript paper, tuners, and gems like the Music by Black Composers…
Performers Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsThe Scent Queens Candle Company & Apothecary Shoppe
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsFriendly candle store featuring housemade creations in creative scents alongside gift items.
The Scent Queens Candle Company & Apothecary Shoppe
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMichaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).
Michaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMidwest Buy & Sell
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsWell-stocked store specializing in new, used & vintage guitars, plus amps & accessories.
Midwest Buy & Sell
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMartha Mae Outpost
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsCurated shop for pens and paintbrushes plus notebooks.
Martha Mae Outpost
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsTommy's Guitars & Trading Posts
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsLaid-back shop for new, used & vintage guitars, amps, effect pedals & more, plus repairs.
Tommy's Guitars & Trading Posts
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsRare Birds Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsRare Birds Music is a curated playground for Chicago players hunting vintage and pre-owned gems, from black panel Fender amps and Moog…
Rare Birds Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMichaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).
Michaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftspOpshelf
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsClean store stocking toys, snacks, decor and beauty supplies.
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Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMichaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).
Michaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsCeasar's Music of Illinois
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsResource for musical instruments with repair services available.
Ceasar's Music of Illinois
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsOld Town School Music Store
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsFrom banjos and mandolins to acoustic and electric guitars, sheet music, harmonicas, and even rentals, Old Town School Music Store is…
Old Town School Music Store
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsGuitar Center
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMusic store, specializing in guitars and basses.
Guitar Center
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsAtlas Stationers
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsVeteran retailer stocking basic office supplies plus custom stationery, technology & furniture.
Atlas Stationers
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChicago Music Exchange
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsVintage, new & used guitars plus other instruments & gear in a polished space with an acoustic room.
Chicago Music Exchange
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