The best book, hobby & craft shops in Waterville

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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Oliver & Friends Bookshop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Oliver & Friends Bookshop is that cozy, well-curated spot in nearby Waterville where you can wander from new releases to kids’ picks, then…

150 Main St

“Oliver & Friends Bookshop is that cozy, well-curated spot in nearby Waterville where you can wander from new releases to kids’ picks, then snag a puzzle or a cheeky card. Author signings and bookish events pop up regularly, so keep an eye out and swing over when something grabs you.”

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Colby College Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Colby College Bookstore nails everyday needs and local pride gear in one spot. Grab Nike or Champion hoodies, Sea Bags totes, pint glasses…

5400 Mayflower Hill Dr

“Colby College Bookstore nails everyday needs and local pride gear in one spot. Grab Nike or Champion hoodies, Sea Bags totes, pint glasses and ornaments, plus notebooks, planners, calculators, even Colby College Press reads and Earl Smith histories, with diploma frames ready when graduation sneaks up.”

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Hinge Arts Collective

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you hoard zines like a dragon or just want prints that actually fit your walls, Hinge Arts Collective in nearby Waterville mixes a…

5 Silver St

“Whether you hoard zines like a dragon or just want prints that actually fit your walls, Hinge Arts Collective in nearby Waterville mixes a retail shop with a working print studio and gallery. Expect artist books, photo books, and meet-the-maker workshops that make Central Maine feel wildly creative.”

From the Skowhegan newsletter, September 30, 2026

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Bull Moose

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

80 Elm Plaza

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

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