The best book, hobby & craft shops in Hamilton County

5 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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Turn the Page Books & Gifts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Turn the Page Books & Gifts has shelves for every age, plus puzzles and gifty finds, but the real hook is the community vibe. Think book…

149 N Walnut St (Westfield)

“Turn the Page Books & Gifts has shelves for every age, plus puzzles and gifty finds, but the real hook is the community vibe. Think book clubs, author signings, murder mystery dinners, knitting with books, blind date picks, and reading challenges that keep Westfield turning pages.”

From the Hamilton County newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Piano Solutions

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your living room needs a showpiece or your scales need a better partner, Piano Solutions stocks new and used pianos, digital…

575 W Carmel Dr (Carmel)

“Whether your living room needs a showpiece or your scales need a better partner, Piano Solutions stocks new and used pianos, digital keyboards, and guitars, plus lessons, tuning, moving, rentals, restoration, and a trade-up program. Top brands like Roland, Kawai, Yamaha, Casio, and Korg await this week.”

From the Hamilton County newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2003 E Greyhound Pass (Carmel)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

14670 US-31 (Carmel)

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

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CTYZN Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

CTYZN Records keeps the shelves full of vinyl, CDs, and tapes, plus surprise thrift finds. They host in-store events, spotlight artists,…

420 W Main St (Carmel)

“CTYZN Records keeps the shelves full of vinyl, CDs, and tapes, plus surprise thrift finds. They host in-store events, spotlight artists, offer music lessons, and buy music too, so you can trade that dusty stack for something that actually matches your mood this week.”

From the Westfield newsletter, September 19, 2026

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