The best book, hobby & craft shops in Newark

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Àbákẹ́ Books & Cafe

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Àbákẹ́ Books & Cafe](http://abakebooks.com/) is a Black queer woman-owned, community-driven literary fourth space blending a curated book…

2 Webster Ave (Jersey City)

“com/) is a Black queer woman-owned, community-driven literary fourth space blending a curated book selection with coffee sourced from across Africa.”

From the Hoboken newsletter, August 29, 2026

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EconoCrafts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Need a rainy-day backup or a group project win? EconoCrafts stocks DIY kits and supplies for kids and adults, from wooden and STEAM crafts…

29 Riverside Ave Bldg 2 suite 400

“Need a rainy-day backup or a group project win? EconoCrafts stocks DIY kits and supplies for kids and adults, from wooden and STEAM crafts to seasonal projects and even bulk sets for camp or after-school, and they’ve been making their own clever stuff since 1956.”

From the East Orange newsletter, August 22, 2026

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ReWax and UnWine Candle Making Bar

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Candle making experience meets wine, cocktails and karaoke at this fun, fragrant studio that hosts events.

2 Division St (Jersey City)

“Candle making experience meets wine, cocktails and karaoke at this fun, fragrant studio that hosts events.”

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