The best book, hobby & craft shops in Hammond

For a small-town book fix with heart right here in Covington, Dane Books & Gifts leans into Christian literature, timeless classics, and local authors, then rounds it out with locally crafted gifts and artwork. Great for gifting or a quiet browse, and makers can even consign their creations with the shop.

From the Covington newsletter, October 22, 2026

Run by an all-volunteer 501(c)(3), Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany turns donated books into monthly sales and silent auctions where locals snag affordable finds, from kids’ picks to rare treasures, while funding library programs and scholarships across West St. Tammany.

From the Covington newsletter, October 15, 2026

Connection Coffee + Books is the cozy spot on the First Baptist Church Covington campus where a solid latte and pastry pair nicely with browsing Bibles and gift-worthy finds. Easygoing vibe, friendly faces, and shelves that make lingering feel productive.

From the Covington newsletter, October 8, 2026

If your morning needs a little Old Mandeville calm, The Book & The Bean delivers locally roasted Flamjeaux Coffee Co. beans, scratch-made breakfast and lunch, and pastries worth lingering over. Stefani’s stove turns out comforting soups, and the 19th-century cottage courtyard glows under string lights.

From the Mandeville newsletter, October 22, 2026

If your TBR pile needs new trouble, Ox Lot Books is a cozy independent spot that actually gets what Covington is reading. Browse fresh picks in store or snag e-books and audiobooks online, and keep an eye on their special events when you want bookish company.

From the Covington newsletter, September 30, 2026

Retailer buying, selling & trading CDs, books & video games, plus DVDs & vinyl records.

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Carpe Librum is Hammond’s indie book spot where the shelves meet maker energy, with magnetic bookmarks built via a 13-step process and screen-printed bookish tees designed in-house by owner Elizabeth Fontenot. They also host events and classes, support local authors, and even offer audiobooks when your hands are full.

From the Hammond newsletter, October 7, 2026

SonLife Christian Store keeps things personal with Bible imprinting, ribbon printing, and even a MyMedia BurnBar, plus personalized art for thoughtful gifts. Their Denham Springs location is open and thriving, so when you want a solid Christian book shop with real people who know their stuff, this is your spot.

From the Central newsletter, September 8, 2026

Blue Cypress Books keeps your shelves fresh with a thoughtful mix of new reads, secondhand gems, rare and interesting finds, and signed copies, plus audiobooks on LibroFM. Trade in the titles you’ve finished, raid the staff picks, and peek at their book clubs for a low-key literary reset this week.

From the New Orleans newsletter, October 15, 2026

Since 1992, Crescent City Books has quietly held down the French Quarter with floor-to-ceiling stacks of used and out-of-print finds, plus bins of old maps and prints.

From the New Orleans newsletter, October 22, 2026

Craving a little local flavor on your bookshelf? The Garden District Book Shop curates New Orleans and Louisiana reads, keeps signed copies on deck, and hosts author events that feel like a neighborly hang. Pop in this week, browse a bit, leave smarter and slightly more smug.

From the New Orleans newsletter, October 1, 2026

Delgado - Westbank Bookstore is the easy button for getting ready, with textbooks and the Delgado Course Complete program for first-day access to materials, plus spirit apparel, laptops and accessories, calculators, notebooks, snacks, care packages, and diploma frames.

From the New Orleans newsletter, October 8, 2026

Octavia Books is the kind of indie shop where the well-read staff actually remembers what you like, the hand-picked shelves lean local, and the patio makes lingering too easy. Frequent author signings, book clubs, and signed books keep the community vibe strong… see you at the next reading.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 9, 2026

When your week needs a mood boost, Louisiana Music Factory is the happy rabbit hole for vinyl and CDs, plus books, sheet music, posters, and merch. Dig into fresh releases and Louisiana-made albums, find something for your turntable or your cousin’s band crush, then play it loud.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 25, 2026

NOLA Craft Culture is basically a candy shop for makers, with walls of glitter, feathers, décor and those delightfully chaotic throw kits. Drop in to play in the community craft room or snag a class seat, then make something your krewe will actually fight over.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 24, 2026

Mo's Art Supply & Framing turns a former Mid-City church into a stained-glass wonderland stocked with a huge selection of professional art materials and design-centric gifts, plus a custom frame shop where the baptismal pool used to be. Go for brushes, stay for inspiration.

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 17, 2026