The best book, hobby & craft shops in Parsippany

12 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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Dewey's Comic City

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Welcoming venue selling comic books, trade paperbacks, back issues and more, plus hosting signings.

6 Green Village Rd (Madison)

“Welcoming venue selling comic books, trade paperbacks, back issues and more, plus hosting signings.”

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Drew University Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

College shop stocking textbooks, clothing, gifts, tech items, and snacks, with online sales.

Commons Building, 36 Madison Ave (Madison)

“College shop stocking textbooks, clothing, gifts, tech items, and snacks, with online sales.”

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Book Barn

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Popular second-hand bookstore stacked with a vast array of titles.

18 Pocono Rd (Denville)

“Popular second-hand bookstore stacked with a vast array of titles.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

180 NJ-10 (East Hanover)

“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).

Shopping Center, 410 State Rte 10, Castle Ridge Dr (East Hanover)

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

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Schmeeds Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music shop featuring guitars, keyboards and ukuleles for purchase or rental.

55 Parsippany Rd (Whippany)

“Music shop featuring guitars, keyboards and ukuleles for purchase or rental.”

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Sew Jersey - East Hanover, New Jersey

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Spacious retailer offering a vibrant range of fabrics, notions & quilting supplies, plus classes.

36 NJ-10 (East Hanover)

“Spacious retailer offering a vibrant range of fabrics, notions & quilting supplies, plus classes.”

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Tech Toys

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Hobby shop carrying plastic models, radio-controlled vehicles, and building supplies.

370 US-46

“Hobby shop carrying plastic models, radio-controlled vehicles, and building supplies.”

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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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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

327 Mount Hope Ave, Ste 1002 Rockaway Town, Court (Rockaway)

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

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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).

235 Ridgedale Ave (Cedar Knolls)

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

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