The best book, hobby & craft shops in Middlesex County

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

New Jersey Guitar & Bass Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

New Jersey Guitar & Bass Center is a smart stop this week, inspecting and setting up every instrument, stocking new and used guitars and…

995 Amboy Ave (Edison)

“New Jersey Guitar & Bass Center is a smart stop this week, inspecting and setting up every instrument, stocking new and used guitars and basses from vintage gems to lefty options, doing fret dressing and other repairs, running lessons, offering PA and amp rentals, plus they can order from authorized brands.”

From the Middlesex County newsletter, August 7, 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.

909 US-1 (North Brunswick Township)

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

55 Parsonage Rd (Edison)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer for guitars, drums, keyboards, and other musical instruments, plus amps, and recording equipment.

666 NJ-18 (East Brunswick)

“Chain retailer for guitars, drums, keyboards, and other musical instruments, plus amps, and recording equipment.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1908 NJ-27 Ste B (Edison)

“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).

North Village Shopping Center, 869 US-1 (North Brunswick Township)

“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.

429 US-1 South (Iselin)

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

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