The best book, hobby & craft shops in Rockville

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

Love People Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

This week, Columbia folks should pencil a quick music fix with Love People Records, a family-run haven for anyone who still likes to hold…

10429 Fawcett St (Kensington)

“This week, Columbia folks should pencil a quick music fix with Love People Records, a family-run haven for anyone who still likes to hold the soundtrack in their hands. Dig through 7” and 12” vinyl, CDs, cassettes, VHS, posters, and apparel, then leave with pure good-vibes energy.”

From the Columbia 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.

12274 Rockville Pike Ste K

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer stocking guitars, drums, keyboards and amps.

12401 Twinbrook Pkwy

“Chain retailer stocking guitars, drums, keyboards and amps.”

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Victor Litz Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar shop featuring new and used instruments along with lessons and repairs.

306 E Diamond Ave (Gaithersburg)

“Guitar shop featuring new and used instruments along with lessons and repairs.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

821 Center Point Way Center (Gaithersburg)

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

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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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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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