The best book, hobby & craft shops in Louisville

12 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 · 12 places · showing the latest additions first

Electric Ladyland

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

A Louisville hippie staple since 1978, Electric Ladyland delivers crate-digging bliss, walls drenched in local art, and the kind of…

2325 Bardstown Rd

“A Louisville hippie staple since 1978, Electric Ladyland delivers crate-digging bliss, walls drenched in local art, and the kind of oddities that make your house guests ask questions… plus a legit vinyl selection curated by people who actually listen. Perfect fix when your playlist feels stale.”

From the Louisville newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Preston Arts Center, Inc.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Long-standing art store with a wide selection of supplies and on-site classes.

8101 Warwick Ave

“Long-standing art store with a wide selection of supplies and on-site classes.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Townfair Shopping Center, 1955 S Hurstbourne Pkwy

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Massive retailer stocking guitars, amps, keyboards, drums, mics, pedals and more.

4600 Shelbyville Rd #613

“Massive retailer stocking guitars, amps, keyboards, drums, mics, pedals and more.”

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Guestroom Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Independently-owned shop carrying new and used vinyl, new and used CDs and cassettes.

1806 Frankfort Ave

“Independently-owned shop carrying new and used vinyl, new and used CDs and cassettes.”

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Mom's Music - Louisville's Music Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Lively, family-run music store selling guitars, basses, drums and keyboards (gear).

1900 Mellwood Ave

“Lively, family-run music store selling guitars, basses, drums and keyboards (gear).”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

10221 Westport Rd Springhurst Commons

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Crafts store stocking beads, yarn and party supplies, plus custom framing.

Jefferson Commons, 4901 Outer Loop #122

“Crafts store stocking beads, yarn and party supplies, plus custom framing.”

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Doo Wop Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Local shop renting and selling instruments and sound-related fixtures, such as guitars and PA systems.

1587 Bardstown Rd

“Local shop renting and selling instruments and sound-related fixtures, such as guitars and PA systems.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

7500 Jefferson Blvd

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

808 Lyndon Ln Ste 103

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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Steilberg String Instruments, LLC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Kind staff, known for acoustics and banjos, offers instruments and lessons, along with repairs.

4029 Bardstown Rd

“Kind staff, known for acoustics and banjos, offers instruments and lessons, along with repairs.”

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