The best book, hobby & craft shops in Bangor

6 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 · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Bull Moose

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain carrying music, movies & video games in a variety of formats, plus books & gifts.

Maine Square Mall, 683 Hogan Rd

“Retail chain carrying music, movies & video games in a variety of formats, plus books & gifts.”

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Eastern Maine Community College Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Campus bookstore chain offering new, used & digital textbooks, plus school-branded merchandise.

Maine Hall, 354 Hogan Rd

“Campus bookstore chain offering new, used & digital textbooks, plus school-branded merchandise.”

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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, September 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

From pianos and keyboards to guitars, drums, brass, and the odd vintage surprise, Knapp's Music Center has been hooking up Bangor players…

51 Main St

“From pianos and keyboards to guitars, drums, brass, and the odd vintage surprise, Knapp's Music Center has been hooking up Bangor players since 1952 with new and used gear, repairs, and even beginner guitar lessons. Swing by this week to trade in, tune up, or finally start that basement band.”

From the Bangor newsletter, September 9, 2026

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