The best book, hobby & craft shops in Lafayette

7 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 · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

2nd & Charles

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4405 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Unit 5

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5705 Johnston St

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

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Umoja Books & Products

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Umoja Books & Products stacks the shelves with African centered history, Black economics, wellness reads, and kid favorites like Hair Love,…

1006 Surrey St

“Umoja Books & Products stacks the shelves with African centered history, Black economics, wellness reads, and kid favorites like Hair Love, plus fraternity and sorority stoles. Slide by this week for conversation starters from The Miseducation of the Negro to Powernomics.”

From the The Bayou newsletter, September 24, 2026

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Cavalier House Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cavalier House Books - Lafayette is the kind of indie shop where staff picks actually hit, new releases mingle with Summerween oddities,…

302 A Jefferson St · ✓ checked Sep 8

“Cavalier House Books - Lafayette is the kind of indie shop where staff picks actually hit, new releases mingle with Summerween oddities, and book clubs keep your TBR honest. Drop by on Thursday, August 27 for Book du Mois or just browse and leave a little smarter.”

From the Lafayette newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Kiki

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Kiki is the kind of Lafayette boutique you pop into for a statement pair of earrings, stay for the fragrance and handbags, and leave with a…

1910 Kaliste Saloom Rd

“Kiki is the kind of Lafayette boutique you pop into for a statement pair of earrings, stay for the fragrance and handbags, and leave with a smart art or fashion book for your coffee table. Thoughtful, design-forward picks make it a reliable last-minute gift lifesaver.”

From the New Iberia newsletter, September 24, 2026

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Mardel Christian & Education

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Books, music, gifts & apparel with a Christian focus, for education & homeschool purposes.

5622 Johnston St Ste. 100

“Books, music, gifts & apparel with a Christian focus, for education & homeschool purposes.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Acadiana Square Shopping Center, 5624 Johnston St

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

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