The best book, hobby & craft shops in New Bern

5 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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Fuller's Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Fuller's Music keeps your week sounding better with school band rentals, lessons for any instrument, and in-house repairs when reeds,…

2310 Trent Rd

“Fuller's Music keeps your week sounding better with school band rentals, lessons for any instrument, and in-house repairs when reeds, strings, or cables betray you. Oldest music store in North Carolina, locally owned, and stocked with keyboards, guitars, drums, print music, plus the cables and capos you always forget.”

From the New Bern newsletter, September 4, 2026

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The Accidental Artist

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you're in a creative rut or just need a screen-free hour, The Accidental Artist lets you pick a pottery piece, get friendly…

219-A Craven St

“Whether you're in a creative rut or just need a screen-free hour, The Accidental Artist lets you pick a pottery piece, get friendly guidance, and paint away while they handle the glaze and firing. Bring a friend, kid, or skeptical spouse and leave with a legit keepsake for a low-key New Bern reset.”

From the New Bern newsletter, September 11, 2026

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New Bern Fabric Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

New Bern Fabric Center has the good stuff for your next project, from fabric and notions to Bernina and Bernette machines, plus friendly…

1218 S Glenburnie Rd

“New Bern Fabric Center has the good stuff for your next project, from fabric and notions to Bernina and Bernette machines, plus friendly classes and machine service that keep the stitches smooth. If your WIP pile is side-eyeing you, here’s your nudge to start (or finally finish).”

From the New Bern newsletter, September 17, 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.

3553 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd

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

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Yarn Tales

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your needles are flying or your hook is just getting warmed up, Yarn Tales is a friendly full service yarn store with regular…

4165 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd

“Whether your needles are flying or your hook is just getting warmed up, Yarn Tales is a friendly full service yarn store with regular classes, fun activities, and a built-in community of makers. Swing by this week to level up a project and connect with fellow yarn folks, then follow their newsletter for what's next.”

From the New Bern newsletter, August 26, 2026

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