The best book, hobby & craft shops in Springfield

9 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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Feedback School of Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your guitar has been collecting dust or the kiddo keeps drumming on the coffee table, Feedback School of Music offers individual and…

1675 E Seminole St # J

“If your guitar has been collecting dust or the kiddo keeps drumming on the coffee table, Feedback School of Music offers individual and band lessons for all ages and abilities, plus group sessions in guitar, vocals, piano, drums, and bass. Student showcases keep motivation high, so maybe make this the week you start.”

From the Springfield newsletter, August 6, 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.

3075 S Glenstone Ave

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1701 W Kearney St

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

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Ernie Williamson Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music shop featuring guitars, basses and strings, plus amps, books and lessons.

3100 S Fremont Ave

“Music shop featuring guitars, basses and strings, plus amps, books and lessons.”

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Palen Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Family-run shop selling guitars (acoustic, electric, bass and 12-string models) and other instruments, as well as gear and rental services.

1560 E Raynell Pl

“Family-run shop selling guitars (acoustic, electric, bass and 12-string models) and other instruments, as well as gear and rental services.”

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Arrow Creative Reuse

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Quaint craft store with a large variety of high-quality art supplies sold at thrift-store prices.

616 W Tampa St

“Quaint craft store with a large variety of high-quality art supplies sold at thrift-store prices.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

James River Towne Center, 1840 E Independence St

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

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Stick It In Your Ear

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Long-running hangout for vinyls plus CDs, cassettes and band merch.

300 E Walnut St

“Long-running hangout for vinyls plus CDs, cassettes and band merch.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Wide-ranging stocks of beads, fabric, frames, yarns, crochet supplies, floral trims and kid-friendly kits.

3940 W Washita St Springfield Plaza

“Wide-ranging stocks of beads, fabric, frames, yarns, crochet supplies, floral trims and kid-friendly kits.”

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