The best book, hobby & craft shops in North Jersey

28 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 · 28 places · showing the latest additions first

Amazing Heroes

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Fixture offering comic books, plus Pokémon, sports cards, and Magic the Gathering.

1025A Stuyvesant Ave. (Union)

“Fixture offering comic books, plus Pokémon, sports cards, and Magic the Gathering.”

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Here's The Story Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Locally owned bookstore featuring a large selection of titles including recent releases.

1043 Stuyvesant Ave. (Union)

“Locally owned bookstore featuring a large selection of titles including recent releases.”

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Manifest Comics

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Laid-back, friendly store offering comic books and graphic novels, plus trading card games and tabletop games.

enter on 34th st SIDE of building, 766 Broadway Apt 3 (Bayonne)

“Laid-back, friendly store offering comic books and graphic novels, plus trading card games and tabletop games.”

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Little City Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Compact, independent bookshop (books in many genres) selling fiction, gifts and stationery, with author signings and children’s story time.

100 Bloomfield St (Hoboken)

“Compact, independent bookshop (books in many genres) selling fiction, gifts and stationery, with author signings and children’s story time.”

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Lark Street Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Lark Street Music is the local go-to for used and vintage guitars, amps, and banjos that make practice feel like play. Peek their "Just…

479 Cedar Ln (Teaneck)

“Lark Street Music is the local go-to for used and vintage guitars, amps, and banjos that make practice feel like play. " and "Instruments In Stock" pages this week, then tell yourself you’re only window shopping… famous last words.”

From the Bergen County newsletter, August 5, 2026

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A PAPER HAT art + design supply

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From pro-grade paints and paper to kid-friendly sketchbooks and colorful pens, A Paper Hat Art + Design Supply is the neighborhood spot…

410 Ridgewood Rd #3 (Maplewood)

“From pro-grade paints and paper to kid-friendly sketchbooks and colorful pens, A Paper Hat Art + Design Supply is the neighborhood spot that actually makes you want to start a project. Established in 2016, they curate global makers, stellar stationery, and giftable finds you didn’t know you needed.”

From the Parsippany newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Supplier of musical instruments and equipment such as guitars, amps, and keyboards.

160 US-22 (Springfield)

“Supplier of musical instruments and equipment such as guitars, amps, and keyboards.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

545 NJ-17 (Paramus)

“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.

661 Hamburg Tpke #5 (Wayne)

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

465 US-46 #2 (Totowa)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

321 Bayonne Crossing Way Bayonne Crossing (Bayonne)

“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).

1660 Rte 23 Waynechester Plaza (Wayne)

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

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Lakeshore Learning Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer with educational products for teachers & parents, including classroom furniture & books.

449 Essex St (Hackensack)

“Retailer with educational products for teachers & parents, including classroom furniture & books.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Towne Center, 240 N State Rt 17 #1 (Paramus)

“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).

Clark Commons Shopping Center, 1255 Raritan Rd #130 (Clark)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Drum machine, guitar, piano and keyboard retailer featuring lessons and repairs.

1 US-46 (Totowa)

“Drum machine, guitar, piano and keyboard retailer featuring lessons and repairs.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Mill Creek at, 400 Mill Creek Dr, Harmon Meadow Blvd. (Secaucus)

“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).

Riverfront Center, 348 NJ-3 (Clifton)

“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).

641 W Edgar Rd Aviation Plaza (Linden)

“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.

295 US-22 (Springfield)

“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.

77 W Mt Pleasant Ave (Livingston)

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

240 NJ-17 (Paramus)

“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).

1069 Bloomfield Ave Styertowne Plaza (Clifton)

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

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Gundam Planet

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer featuring model kits, anime figures and toys.

140 Lawrence St (Hackensack)

“Retailer featuring model kits, anime figures and toys.”

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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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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

75 Interstate Shop Center (Ramsey)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar and piano store with lessons, repairs and rentals, plus friendly service.

240 NJ-17 Ste 3 (Paramus)

“Guitar and piano store with lessons, repairs and rentals, plus friendly service.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

465 River Rd Edgewater Commons (Edgewater)

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

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