The best book, hobby & craft shops in Plymouth County

8 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 · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

New England Comics

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Outpost of a local chain featuring a variety of comics & graphic novels, plus toys & action figures.

716A Crescent St (Brockton)

“Outpost of a local chain featuring a variety of comics & graphic novels, plus toys & action figures.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

96 Derby St Ste 300 (Hingham)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

211 Colony Place Plymouth Gateway (Plymouth)

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

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Vintage Vault

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Vintage Vault is a treasure trove for sports fans, with vintage and modern cards, autographs, unopened boxes, and team signed baseballs.…

52 Center St (Middleborough)

“Vintage Vault is a treasure trove for sports fans, with vintage and modern cards, autographs, unopened boxes, and team signed baseballs. There’s also Pop figures, Disney, Loungefly, Harry Potter, plus comics from the 1940s to 1990s and records from the 1950s to 1980s, prime nostalgia fuel for this week.”

From the Middleborough newsletter, October 11, 2026

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BumbleBee Music Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your living room jams need a reset, BumbleBee Music Shop stocks Sire Larry Carlton electrics, Blueridge acoustics, basses, and used…

12 Middle St (Plymouth)

“If your living room jams need a reset, BumbleBee Music Shop stocks Sire Larry Carlton electrics, Blueridge acoustics, basses, and used finds. Pick up something that makes your neighbors wonder when you joined a band this week.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, October 9, 2026

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Central Music II

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Central Music II has been the South Shore's go-to since 1946, with lessons for most instruments, expert repairs, and a shop full of…

595 Belmont St (Brockton)

“Central Music II has been the South Shore's go-to since 1946, with lessons for most instruments, expert repairs, and a shop full of stringed, brass, woodwinds, electronic pianos, amps, and sheet music. Perfect excuse to finally fix that buzz, upgrade your rig, or get the kids started.”

From the Taunton newsletter, August 19, 2026

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The Wizards Duel

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Need a break from scrolling? The Wizards Duel is the local spot for Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon, One Piece, Lorcana and more, plus Gundam,…

675 Centre St (Brockton)

“Need a break from scrolling? , Pokémon, One Piece, Lorcana and more, plus Gundam, D&D and sports cards, with friendly organized play that makes meeting other South Shore nerds feel as natural as a turn-one land drop.”

From the Weymouth newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Guitar Pedal Shoppe

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your board needs fresh inspiration, Guitar Pedal Shoppe has a deep lineup of boutique stompboxes, plus boards, amps, and accessories,…

27 Court St (Plymouth)

“If your board needs fresh inspiration, Guitar Pedal Shoppe has a deep lineup of boutique stompboxes, plus boards, amps, and accessories, with lessons and repairs to keep everything humming. Peek at Benson Amps favorites or try something weird and musical... your riffs will thank you.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, September 24, 2026

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