The best book, hobby & craft shops in Hamilton County

4 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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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, August 6, 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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Violin Shop of Old Carmel

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store offering orchestral string instruments, rentals, and repairs, plus lessons.

1121 S Rangeline Rd (Carmel)

“Store offering orchestral string instruments, rentals, and repairs, plus lessons.”

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