The best book, hobby & craft shops in College Park

5 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

Browse another shelf: all of College Park’s best · Restaurants · Bakeries & Sweets · Nightlife · Entertainment · Shopping · Arts & Culture · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Home & Garden · Health & Wellness · Beauty · Parks & Outdoors · Sporting Goods

Pinned in College Park today

This spot is open today.

Two pinned places a day in College Park — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →

Paid placements are always marked.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 5 places · showing the latest additions first

MICA College Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

MICA College Store is Baltimore’s art pantry, loaded with brushes, gouache and acrylics, sketchbooks, printmaking supplies, stretcher bars,…

1501 W Mt Royal Ave (Baltimore)

“MICA College Store is Baltimore’s art pantry, loaded with brushes, gouache and acrylics, sketchbooks, printmaking supplies, stretcher bars, and raw materials from fabric and foam to wood, plus student-made goods, tech, and MICA 200 merch. Perfect excuse to restock this week and actually start that project.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 28, 2026

Website ↗

Baltimore Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Baltimore Music Company keeps it all in-house with stringed instrument repair and restoration, Plek services, paint and finish work, and…

2818 Loch Raven Rd (Baltimore)

“Baltimore Music Company keeps it all in-house with stringed instrument repair and restoration, Plek services, paint and finish work, and pedalboard/rig building that tames cable sprawl and tone chaos. Give your guitar or bass some love this week, your future gigs will thank you.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 17, 2026

Website ↗

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The Shops at Canton Crossing, 3669 Boston St (Baltimore)

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

Website ↗

Perrin and Associates Fine Violins

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your trusty fiddle needs a tonal adjustment or you’re hunting for a violin, viola, cello, or a freshly rehaired bow, Perrin &…

517 N Charles St # 1 (Baltimore)

“Whether your trusty fiddle needs a tonal adjustment or you’re hunting for a violin, viola, cello, or a freshly rehaired bow, Perrin & Associates Fine Violins has the know-how to make you sound like you actually practiced. Rentals, repairs, and instrument care tips to get you playing happier this week. Check it out.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 13, 2026

Website ↗

Run a College Park business? Two pinned spots a day — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. Advertise →

The Sound Garden-Baltimore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Enduring independent music store stocking over 100,000 hard-to-find used & new records, CDs & DVDs.

1616 Thames St (Baltimore)

“Enduring independent music store stocking over 100,000 hard-to-find used & new records, CDs & DVDs.”

Website ↗

Listed here?

You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →