The best book, hobby & craft shops in West Lafayette

15 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 · 15 places · showing the latest additions first

Golden Hour Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Local indie shop stocking books, cards, gift bags and literary treats.

5208 N College Ave (Indianapolis)

“Local indie shop stocking books, cards, gift bags and literary treats.”

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Mc Guire Music & Sound

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Greater Lafayette’s go-to since 1971, McGuire Music & Sound packs guitars, basses, amps, folk instruments, drums and pro audio, plus…

11 Sagamore Pkwy S (Lafayette)

“Greater Lafayette’s go-to since 1971, McGuire Music & Sound packs guitars, basses, amps, folk instruments, drums and pro audio, plus private lessons for guitar, bass, drums, banjo, mandolin and ukulele. Need a setup or fix this week?”

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Foxy Chalkin and Crafts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Need a quick creative win this week? Foxy Chalkin and Crafts turns Chalk Couture magic into custom wood signs, seasonal door hangers, and…

1188 Chesapeake Pointe Dr (Lafayette)

“Need a quick creative win this week? Foxy Chalkin and Crafts turns Chalk Couture magic into custom wood signs, seasonal door hangers, and DIY kits that actually look good when you’re done, plus Foxy will craft a one-of-a-kind piece if you’d rather sip coffee and supervise.”

From the West Lafayette newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5750 W 86th St (Indianapolis)

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

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Indy CD & Vinyl

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Long-running, independent outfit selling new-release & secondhand recordings in roomy surrounds.

806 Broad Ripple Ave (Indianapolis)

“Long-running, independent outfit selling new-release & secondhand recordings in roomy surrounds.”

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Don's Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musical instrument storefront specializing in guitars and basses, along with lessons and repair work.

115 Farabee Dr N (Lafayette)

“Musical instrument storefront specializing in guitars and basses, along with lessons and repair work.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

200 S Creasy Ln (Lafayette)

“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).

3500 State Hwy 38 E Ste 200 Lafayette Marketplace (Lafayette)

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

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Von's Records & Posters

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Eclectic shop selling records and CDs. There are also books, comics and apparel.

319 W State St

“Eclectic shop selling records and CDs. There are also books, comics and apparel.”

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Musicians' Repair & Sales

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Instrumental repairers and retailers serving beginners, pros and school band students since 1948.

332 N Capitol Ave (Indianapolis)

“Instrumental repairers and retailers serving beginners, pros and school band students since 1948.”

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All Fired Up! Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio! & All Wined Down wine bar/art studio

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Studio where visitors can paint their own pieces of pottery from a large selection.

Walkway- between Movie Theatre & Hilton Garden Inn, 310 E State St

“Studio where visitors can paint their own pieces of pottery from a large selection.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5151 E 82nd St #300 (Indianapolis)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store selling guitars and other musical instruments, such as drums, keyboards, and recording equipment.

8475 Castleton Corner Dr (Indianapolis)

“Store selling guitars and other musical instruments, such as drums, keyboards, and recording equipment.”

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Northside Music Co.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Venerable shop stocking digital and acoustic pianos, plus organs and keyboards.

1008 South St (Lafayette)

“Venerable shop stocking digital and acoustic pianos, plus organs and keyboards.”

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Luna Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Vinyl and CD store stocking new and used titles, along with cassettes, T-shirts, socks and stickers.

5202 N College Ave (Indianapolis)

“Vinyl and CD store stocking new and used titles, along with cassettes, T-shirts, socks and stickers.”

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