The best book, hobby & craft shops in Auburn

8 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 · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

Wooden Nickel

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Wooden Nickel Records has been proudly serving Fort Wayne since 1982 with new and used vinyl, plus CDs and cassettes, including Indie…

3627 N Clinton St (Fort Wayne) · ✓ checked Sep 7

“Wooden Nickel Records has been proudly serving Fort Wayne since 1982 with new and used vinyl, plus CDs and cassettes, including Indie Exclusive releases and preorders. Swing by this week to browse handpicked sections and the latest reissues, then treat your turntable to something fresh.”

From the Fort Wayne newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Simply Socks Yarn Company Warehouse - Correct Hours Found at https://www.simplysockyarn.com/shop-in-person/

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your knitting queue leans cozy and practical, Simply Socks Yarn Company Warehouse is the local go-to for sock and easy-care yarns,…

1315 E State Blvd (Fort Wayne)

“If your knitting queue leans cozy and practical, Simply Socks Yarn Company Warehouse is the local go-to for sock and easy-care yarns, needles, and kits. Walls of color, mini skeins, gradients, and self-striping options make it dangerously fun to plan your next pair or three.”

From the Fort Wayne newsletter, September 8, 2026

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United Art & Education

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

United Art & Education is the Fort Wayne go-to for everyone from art teachers to weekend makers, with everything from tempera and…

4111 N Clinton St (Fort Wayne)

“United Art & Education is the Fort Wayne go-to for everyone from art teachers to weekend makers, with everything from tempera and watercolor to origami paper, drafting tables, easels, screen printing gear, classroom charts, name plates, and studio storage. Basically, it’s lesson plans and art nights solved.”

From the Fort Wayne newsletter, September 2, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Jefferson Pointe, 4230 W Jefferson Blvd (Fort Wayne)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5519 Coldwater Rd (Fort Wayne)

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

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Triple C Music LLC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From custom sax fixes to getting that stubborn trumpet back in fighting shape, Triple C Music LLC is the local go-to for brass and woodwind…

4616 Speedway Dr (Fort Wayne)

“From custom sax fixes to getting that stubborn trumpet back in fighting shape, Triple C Music LLC is the local go-to for brass and woodwind repairs, plus the good stuff you burn through fast... reeds, oils, strings, and even Theo Wanne products to sweeten your setup. It’s worth a quick tune-up stop this week.”

From the Fort Wayne newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Quinlan & Fabish Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your kid’s joining band or orchestra, Quinlan & Fabish Music Company makes it painless with easy rentals, school-specific QPage supply…

3678 N Wells St (Fort Wayne)

“If your kid’s joining band or orchestra, Quinlan & Fabish Music Company makes it painless with easy rentals, school-specific QPage supply lists, on-point repairs with eco-friendly ultrasonic cleaning, and even repair pickup from school. Grab reeds, oil, and those “oops” extras this week before the first rehearsal.”

From the Fort Wayne newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Maysville Pointe Shopping Center, 10240 Maysville Rd (Fort Wayne)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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