The best book, hobby & craft shops in High Point

14 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 · 14 places · showing the latest additions first

VJ Crafts & Styles

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

VJ Crafts & Styles is a local craft store for when your creativity is ready to go but your supply stash is not, offering materials and…

1415 Johnson St

“VJ Crafts & Styles is a local craft store for when your creativity is ready to go but your supply stash is not, offering materials and ideas to jumpstart real projects so that candle holder, scrapbook page, or home refresh finally makes it off the list this week.”

From the Winston-Salem newsletter, August 5, 2026

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McKinney Sew and Vac

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your bobbin's acting feral or the vacuum sounds like a kazoo, McKinney Sew and Vac is the local fix. Shop quality machines from…

1710 Battleground Ave (Greensboro)

“Whether your bobbin's acting feral or the vacuum sounds like a kazoo, McKinney Sew and Vac is the local fix. Shop quality machines from Brother, Pfaff, Juki, and Husqvarna Viking, join a class, and let their factory-trained techs revive sewing gear and vacs so projects actually happen.”

From the Greensboro newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Greensboro Music Co

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Greensboro Music Company dials in one-on-one service, trustworthy repairs, and a deep lineup of guitars, amps, drums, and band instruments…

500 N Greene St (Greensboro)

“Greensboro Music Company dials in one-on-one service, trustworthy repairs, and a deep lineup of guitars, amps, drums, and band instruments so you get exactly what your rig needs this week. They’ll even buy gear when you’re clearing space, which is just the excuse to upgrade.”

From the Burlington newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Moore Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Large retailer stocking guitars, ukuleles, violins and horns and other instruments as well as sheet music, and offering lessons and rentals.

615 W Market St (Greensboro)

“Large retailer stocking guitars, ukuleles, violins and horns and other instruments as well as sheet music, and offering lessons and rentals.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain music store offering a variety of guitars, amps, drums, and other instruments for sale or rent.

2221 Vanstory St (Greensboro)

“Chain music store offering a variety of guitars, amps, drums, and other instruments for sale or rent.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2506 N Main St

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

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Snuggly Monkey Offices (NOT RETAIL STORE)

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Handcrafted goods retailer specializing in Sashiko stitchwork fabric, thread and kits.

2721 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Ste 3 (Durham)

“Handcrafted goods retailer specializing in Sashiko stitchwork fabric, thread and kits.”

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If It's Paper

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Stationer specializing in wedding invitations and other paper products.

212 E Cornwallis Dr (Greensboro)

“Stationer specializing in wedding invitations and other paper products.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

New Hope Commons, 5442 New Hope Commons Dr (Durham)

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

3603 Witherspoon Blvd #112 (Durham)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1616 Highwoods Blvd (Greensboro)

“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).

Wendover Place Shopping, 1206 Bridford Pkwy Ste C (Greensboro)

“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.

1317 Bridford Pkwy (Greensboro)

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

2609 Lawndale Dr (Greensboro)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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