The best book, hobby & craft shops in Ann Arbor

5 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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Pages Bookshop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Indie, local and well-stocked book shop stocking poetry and books for children and adults, plus events.

19560 Grand River Ave (Detroit)

“Indie, local and well-stocked book shop stocking poetry and books for children and adults, plus events.”

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Detroit Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Detroit Music Center is Detroit's largest vinyl music store, with wall-to-wall LPs, plus CDs, cassettes, and genuine mixtapes. Expect…

7324 Seven Mile W (Detroit)

“Detroit Music Center is Detroit's largest vinyl music store, with wall-to-wall LPs, plus CDs, cassettes, and genuine mixtapes. Expect everything from Motown gems and Anita Baker to hip hop heavyweights and Detroit techno staples... perfect for refreshing your rotation this week.”

From the Detroit newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Oz's Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From lessons for any age to student rentals, buy-sell-trade gear, solid repairs, and a bookable rehearsal space, Oz's Music is an easy win…

1920 Packard St

“From lessons for any age to student rentals, buy-sell-trade gear, solid repairs, and a bookable rehearsal space, Oz's Music is an easy win to check out this week. Summer camps are live, and the inclusive spirit behind their Know Obstacles Band makes this place actually feel like community.”

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, August 6, 2026

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