The best book, hobby & craft shops in Keene

Ray Gun Comics is the Brattleboro spot for fresh reads, tabletop shenanigans and finding a party that actually shows up. Hop into their Discord to link up for Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons or easygoing party games, then stick around to discover your next favorite series.

From the Brattleboro newsletter, October 7, 2026

When the TBR pile starts looking stale, Cozy Spine Society is the kind of neighborhood book store around Claremont that refreshes it with smart recs, thoughtful curation, and the kind of shelves you get lost in. Pop in when you need inspiration, a gift, or just quiet browsing time.

From the Claremont newsletter, October 20, 2026

Cobb Co Arena Games is the go-to spot for Warhammer 40K, Magic, Pokémon, D&D and board games, with a deep stash of paints, minis, and basing bits, plus a Wings & Things menu to keep you going. Leagues like Commander and Warhammer 40K make it easy to find a table.

From the Rockingham newsletter, September 30, 2026

Whippersnappers keeps kids' fun going and clutter moving along with a sharp eye for quality toys, books, and baby gear. They only accept items made within the past five years and complete sets with working batteries and all pieces, so browsing here means solid finds, not duds...

From the Brattleboro newsletter, October 22, 2026

Whether your TBR stack needs reinforcements or you want a staff picked curveball, Village Square Booksellers keeps Bellows Falls reading with new releases, bestsellers, audiobooks, and gift certificates. Drop in for book clubs and events, then leave with something you'll actually finish.

From the Claremont newsletter, October 15, 2026

Rockin' Instruments is a small, family-run shop stocking trusted guitar brands like Breedlove, Hagstrom, Lâg, Washburn and Warwick, plus amps, live sound, and all the bits from cables to ukes. Personal help is actually personal, call or text, and they’re an authorized installer of HyVibe Preamps.

From the Athol newsletter, September 21, 2026

Run by the Friends of the Library, Kyes Sage House hosts the Kyes-Sage Used Bookshop with quality used reads for all ages, from fiction and kids’ picks to biographies and history, plus the occasional collectible. Proceeds support the Peterborough Town Library, so your TBR pile does good, too.

From the Jaffrey newsletter, October 22, 2026

Antidote Books leans into thoughtful fiction, niche gems, and gorgeous art books, the kind you want to linger over with a coffee you forgot to drink. Keep an eye on their newsletter for events and fresh arrivals, then let a single title derail your whole weekend.

From the Brattleboro newsletter, October 15, 2026

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

Federal Street Books is a woman-owned downtown Greenfield gem with 18,000+ used and new titles, the kind of shelves you can lose an afternoon in. They’ll hunt down hard-to-find picks, special order what’s missing, and even bring books to your door in Greenfield, plus bookish gifts and art supplies.

From the Greenfield newsletter, September 17, 2026

Roundabout Books is that cozy Western Mass indie where new, used, children's, and vintage shelves happily mingle, plus a sprinkle of CDs and DVDs. Expect staff picks, thoughtful collections like Pride and Juneteenth, easy special orders, and even options for selling or donating those overgrown stacks.

From the Montague newsletter, September 25, 2026

Retail chain carrying music, movies & video games in a variety of formats, plus books & gifts.

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

Bonfire Bookshop is gearing up to open in downtown Fitchburg with a cozy, community-first shop specializing in used and secondhand finds, and they’re currently building shelves and sorting roughly 50,000 titles. Keep them on your radar this week, because that preview week is coming fast.

From the Worcester County newsletter, October 23, 2026

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

This week, if your shelves need new wax or your turntable needs a real upgrade, The Infectious Groove has thousands of new and used vinyl, CDs, and legit stereo gear, plus straight-shooting advice on cartridges and what to avoid. They’ll even pay cash or trade for your collection.

From the Fitchburg newsletter, August 13, 2026