The best book, hobby & craft shops in Palmer

Springfield College Bookstore has new, used, and digital textbooks, plus gear from Under Armour and Champion, lanyards, pennants, drinkware, electronics, and study essentials. It’s the go-to when you need a notebook, an Apple charger, or a morale-boosting hoodie before the next game.

From the Springfield newsletter, October 23, 2026

Rumspringa Books is the indie nook partnering with Nosh to pair page-turners with food and drinks, stocking current bestsellers, beloved classics, and the booksellers’ personal obsessions. The selection shifts weekly and they’ll happily order what you want, so pop by Springfield and let your TBR pile bloom.

From the Springfield newsletter, October 8, 2026

Elms College Bookstore has the good stuff for week-one sanity checks, from Champion tees and cozy hoodies to pennants, notebooks, mechanical pencils, and even Apple and Microsoft gear. Grab Elms-branded gifts for alumni, a new tumbler, or a diploma frame this week and thank yourself later.

From the Chicopee newsletter, October 8, 2026

Whether you’re eyeing a first guitar, leveling up your keys game, or finally joining that neighborhood band, Falcetti Music has the goods and the guidance.

From the Palmer newsletter, October 10, 2026

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

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