The best book, hobby & craft shops in Waldorf

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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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

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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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3009 Waldorf Market Pl

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

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US FOOD TRUCK FACTORY

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If you’re cooking up a mobile biz, US Food Truck Factory builds turnkey custom kitchens in step vans, school buses, box trucks, even…

12105 Acton Ln site3A

“If you’re cooking up a mobile biz, US Food Truck Factory builds turnkey custom kitchens in step vans, school buses, box trucks, even concession trailers and food carts. They handle the graphics, wraps, remodels, and repairs, all made in the USA with quick turnaround.”

From the Waldorf newsletter, September 14, 2026

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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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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The Shops at Waldorf Center, 3026 Festival Way

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3035 Festival Way

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

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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, September 18, 2026

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The Sound Garden-Baltimore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

The Sound Garden-Baltimore is a sprawling indie record store Germantown collectors love, with over 100,000 hard-to-find new and used…

1616 Thames St (Baltimore)

“The Sound Garden-Baltimore is a sprawling indie record store Germantown collectors love, with over 100,000 hard-to-find new and used records, CDs, and DVDs, constant new arrivals, an artist-signed section, and the option to sell your vinyl, CDs, and movies when it's time to purge.”

From the Waldorf newsletter, September 4, 2026

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