The best book, hobby & craft shops in Columbia

9 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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Bills Music House

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you need a repair, a rental for a gig, or you’re finally starting lessons, Bill's Music in Catonsville has you covered with new,…

743 Frederick Rd (Catonsville)

“Whether you need a repair, a rental for a gig, or you’re finally starting lessons, Bill's Music in Catonsville has you covered with new, used, and vintage gear across guitars, drums, keys, brass, DJ and pro audio. Trade in that closet relic and leave inspired.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

8825 Centre Park Dr

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

9041 Snowden River Pkwy, Snowden Square Dr

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

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Baltimore Brass Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Used and new trumpets, tubas, trombones, cornets and more brass instruments are sold and repaired, with a rental service available too.

99 Mellor Ave (Catonsville)

“Used and new trumpets, tubas, trombones, cornets and more brass instruments are sold and repaired, with a rental service available too.”

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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).”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

9031 Snowden Square Dr

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

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Perrin and Associates Fine Violins

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

String instrument shop specializing in violins, including sales and repairs.

517 N Charles St # 1 (Baltimore)

“String instrument shop specializing in violins, including sales and repairs.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

7550 Teague Rd Suite 115 (Hanover)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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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.”

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