The best book, hobby & craft shops in Flint

16 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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The Amazing Book-Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Comic book shop offering a wide selection of new and old issues, plus discounts.

3718 Richfield Rd

“Comic book shop offering a wide selection of new and old issues, plus discounts.”

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Media Reload

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Used and new video games, as well as music and movie outlets with friendly staff.

4365 Miller Rd #1279

“Used and new video games, as well as music and movie outlets with friendly staff.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The Courtyard, 4229 E Court St Ste 500 (Burton)

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

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University of Michigan - Flint Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain with a broad selection of titles for adults & kids, plus magazines & gifts.

Pavilion Bookstore, 106 UPAV, 303 Saginaw St

“Bookseller chain with a broad selection of titles for adults & kids, plus magazines & gifts.”

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Comic Relief

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store with a wide selection of comic books and games, including Magic the Gathering, plus collectibles.

G4050 Fenton Rd

“Store with a wide selection of comic books and games, including Magic the Gathering, plus collectibles.”

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Totem Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Relaxed space, serving coffee and comfort fare, along with books, records, CDs and comics.

620 W Court St

“Relaxed space, serving coffee and comfort fare, along with books, records, CDs and comics.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3268 S Linden Rd

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Silver Pointe Shopping Center, 18075 Silver Pkwy (Fenton)

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

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Runyan Pottery Supply Inc

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Wholesaler and retailer of pottery supplies for professionals and hobbyists, including equipment and glazes.

820 Tacoma Ct (Clio)

“Wholesaler and retailer of pottery supplies for professionals and hobbyists, including equipment and glazes.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

4370 Miller Rd Unit E-10

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

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Retro Replayed

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store for video games and consoles plus movies, Blu-rays, comic books, and trading cards.

4437 Saginaw St (Burton)

“Store for video games and consoles plus movies, Blu-rays, comic books, and trading cards.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

849 S Main St, Pointe Plaza (Lapeer)

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3192 S Linden Rd Ste A102

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4824 S Baldwin Rd, Baldwin Sq Dr (Orion Township)

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

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