The best book, hobby & craft shops in Portage

7 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 · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Kazoo Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cozy, spacious bookshop selling new and used books plus a selection of local Michigan authors.

2413 Parkview Ave (Kalamazoo)

“Cozy, spacious bookshop selling new and used books plus a selection of local Michigan authors.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Southland SC, 6134 S Westnedge Ave

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

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FYE

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.

6650 S Westnedge Ave #224

“Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.”

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Fanfare

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Spacious store for new and old comics along with a variety of games (board games, card games, RPGs and video games), toys and collectibles.

4308 S Westnedge Ave (Kalamazoo)

“Spacious store for new and old comics along with a variety of games (board games, card games, RPGs and video games), toys and collectibles.”

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Bookbug & this is a bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store with a wide selection of books and gifts plus a cafe serving sandwiches and other eats.

3019 Oakland Dr (Kalamazoo)

“Store with a wide selection of books and gifts plus a cafe serving sandwiches and other eats.”

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Marshall Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer offering a range of musical instruments & gear for sale or rental, plus lessons & repairs.

951 Mall Dr

“Retailer offering a range of musical instruments & gear for sale or rental, plus lessons & repairs.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain outlet providing guitars, amps, keyboards, and other musical instruments, plus lessons and repairs.

5800 S Westnedge Ave

“Chain outlet providing guitars, amps, keyboards, and other musical instruments, plus lessons and repairs.”

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