The best book, hobby & craft shops in Frederick

10 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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Magpie Fibers

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Magpie Fibers is Frederick’s color-drenched playground for knitters and crocheters, with luxe bases, yarn by weight, curated kits, and…

154 N Market St · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Magpie Fibers is Frederick’s color-drenched playground for knitters and crocheters, with luxe bases, yarn by weight, curated kits, and one-of-a-kind skeins that spark project fever. Swing by for classes, stitch nights, and their Unraveled Readers book club... then pretend your stash isn’t growing on purpose.”

From the Frederick newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5010 Buckeystown Pike #128

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

7820 Wormans Mill Rd K

“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).

Riverview Plaza, 5541 Urbana Pike

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

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M 'N' M Frederick

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musical instrument store carrying guitars and other instruments and offering repairs and lessons.

7540 N Market St

“Musical instrument store carrying guitars and other instruments and offering repairs and lessons.”

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Colorful Canvas

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Art supply store at Monocacy Village Shopping Center providing materials for artists of all levels.

308 Delaware Rd

“Art supply store at Monocacy Village Shopping Center providing materials for artists of all levels.”

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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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Duet with Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musical instrument shop (guitars and pianos, among others) offering rentals, lessons, tuning and repairs.

5500 Buckeystown Pike Ste 690

“Musical instrument shop (guitars and pianos, among others) offering rentals, lessons, tuning and repairs.”

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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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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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