The best book, hobby & craft shops in Central Michigan

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

Hidden Nook Booksellers

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Hidden Nook Booksellers is the tiny local spot with big personality, stocked with new reads, board and collector card games, puzzles, and…

207 Michigan Ave (Grayling)

“Hidden Nook Booksellers is the tiny local spot with big personality, stocked with new reads, board and collector card games, puzzles, and bookish gifts. The whimsical book art vibe makes browsing feel like a treasure hunt... perfect for sparking a fresh TBR or game night plan.”

From the Central Michigan newsletter, August 4, 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.

2121 S Mission St (Mt Pleasant)

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

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CMU Bookstore University Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

University bookshop with a big selection, plus clothing and accessories emblazoned with CMU branding.

Central Michigan University, E Preston #202 (Mt Pleasant)

“University bookshop with a big selection, plus clothing and accessories emblazoned with CMU branding.”

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Sleepy Dog Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookstore featuring a selection of new and used titles, with Wi-Fi.

120 E Broadway St (Mt Pleasant)

“Bookstore featuring a selection of new and used titles, with Wi-Fi.”

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Colonville Country Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Well-stocked store for hardware, toys, clothes, vitamins and books items.

7880 E Colonville Rd (Clare)

“Well-stocked store for hardware, toys, clothes, vitamins and books items.”

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Rotten princess records east

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Small store with a wide selection of new and used vinyl LPs, plus skateboards, CDs, and cassettes.

234 Michigan Ave (Grayling)

“Small store with a wide selection of new and used vinyl LPs, plus skateboards, CDs, and cassettes.”

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