The best book, hobby & craft shops in Canton

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

“Used-book store selling new books, as well as puzzles and romance novels.”

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

“If your turntable is hungry, Dearborn Music keeps it well fed with new releases, indie-exclusive pressings, RSD essentials, plus deep crates of used vinyl and CDs. Stop in this week to dig, then lighten your shelves by selling a dusty stack at their buying counter.”

From the Downriver newsletter, August 4, 2026

“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

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

“Chain selling guitars and other instruments, along with lessons and repairs.”

“Detroit players, DC Musical Instruments LLC stocks Darron McKinney's Demon Chaser and DC 30 Series professional saxophones, from soprano to Low A baritone, in striking finishes like black nickel and honey dark gold.”