The best book, hobby & craft shops in Bangor

4 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 · 4 places · showing the latest additions first

Northern Kingdom Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Need a quick gear fix or a spark to start a new riff? Northern Kingdom Music is Bangor’s largest music supply store with seasoned techs,…

349 Harlow St

“Need a quick gear fix or a spark to start a new riff? Northern Kingdom Music is Bangor’s largest music supply store with seasoned techs, pro advice, new arrivals, and instructors, so both your tone and technique get a boost this week.”

From the Bangor newsletter, August 5, 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.

489 Stillwater Ave

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Bangor Parkade Shopping Center, 510 Stillwater Ave

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

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Knapp's Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Veteran music store featuring pianos and other instruments, plus lessons.

51 Main St

“Veteran music store featuring pianos and other instruments, plus lessons.”

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