The best book, hobby & craft shops in Passaic County

11 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 · 11 places · showing the latest additions first

Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1156 US-46 (Woodland Park)

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

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Zapp! Comics We Buy Comics, Cards and Much More!

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Zapp! Comics We Buy Comics, Cards and Much More! is the local treasure chest for new releases, graded keys, and back issues, plus shelves…

574 Valley Rd (Wayne)

“Zapp! Comics We Buy Comics, Cards and Much More! is the local treasure chest for new releases, graded keys, and back issues, plus shelves of Funko Pops, NECA and Mythic Legions, Hot Toys, and Pokémon/MTG/Yu-Gi-Oh cards.”

From the Wayne newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Shadow Hobbies

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Lively retailer for hobby and craft supplies such as model kits and train sets.

1012 McBride Ave (Woodland Park)

“Lively retailer for hobby and craft supplies such as model kits and train sets.”

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Go! Calendars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Go! Calendars is part of Go! Retail Group’s Go! Toys, Games & Calendars family, so North Jersey gets fresh calendars, games and toys, plus…

1400 Willowbrook Mall #5500 o/s Banana Republic (Wayne)

“Go! Calendars is part of Go! Retail Group’s Go!”

From the Wayne newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Botanica San Lazaro

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From Florida Water and sage to tarot cards, dressed candles, spiritual oils, colognes, and saint or Orisha statues, Botanica San Lazaro is…

261 Crooks Ave (Clifton)

“From Florida Water and sage to tarot cards, dressed candles, spiritual oils, colognes, and saint or Orisha statues, Botanica San Lazaro is the spot locals hit when intention meets shopping list. Build your practice, refresh your space, or find that just right bath or bracelet without leaving the neighborhood.”

From the North Jersey newsletter, September 22, 2026

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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).

1660 Rte 23 Waynechester Plaza (Wayne)

“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).

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).

1069 Bloomfield Ave Styertowne Plaza (Clifton)

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

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