The best book, hobby & craft shops in Portland

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

Buckdancer's Choice Music Co.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From their Acoustic Room stacked with Martin, Taylor, Guild, Seagull and Yamaha to an Electric Guitar gallery ready for you to plug in,…

248 St John St

“From their Acoustic Room stacked with Martin, Taylor, Guild, Seagull and Yamaha to an Electric Guitar gallery ready for you to plug in, Buckdancer's Choice Music Co. is Maine’s oldest independent guitar shop with new and used gear, amps, pedals, repairs and lessons. Swing by this week and find your tone.”

From the Portland newsletter, September 16, 2026

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PortFiber

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

PortFiber keeps your maker mojo stocked with hand-dyed fiber, Cashmere People Yarns, Euroflax Belgian linen, and shelf candy for the brain.…

50 Cove St

“PortFiber keeps your maker mojo stocked with hand-dyed fiber, Cashmere People Yarns, Euroflax Belgian linen, and shelf candy for the brain. They also host classes like Beginner 4-Harness Weaving with Sybil Shiland, so you can level up your loom skills and actually finish that project pile this week.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Portland

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Need a fresh story or a rainy-day puzzle? Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Portland has staff picks that actually hit, plenty of Maine…

49 Exchange St

“Need a fresh story or a rainy-day puzzle? Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Portland has staff picks that actually hit, plenty of Maine reads, a kid-friendly Young Readers zone, plus journals and cards for gift emergencies. Swing by this week and let serendipity choose your next favorite.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 20, 2026

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The Art Mart

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Portland’s own The Art Mart keeps shelves loaded with sketchbooks and the art basics you actually use, with a staff that knows their stuff…

517 Congress St

“Portland’s own The Art Mart keeps shelves loaded with sketchbooks and the art basics you actually use, with a staff that knows their stuff and steers you right. Perfect for when inspiration hits midweek and your toolkit is running on fumes... they’ll help you grab exactly what you need.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Christmas Tree Shops Plaza, 490 Payne Rd (Scarborough)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain store selling acoustic and electric guitars, drums, amps, keyboards, recording equipment, and other instruments.

198 Maine Mall Rd

“Chain store selling acoustic and electric guitars, drums, amps, keyboards, recording equipment, and other instruments.”

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