The best book, hobby & craft shops in Rahway

6 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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Timesbook Inc

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Craving Chinese books without the city trek? Timesbook Inc curates Chinese-language novels, history, lit crit, and beautifully illustrated…

701 E Linden Ave (Linden)

“Craving Chinese books without the city trek? Timesbook Inc curates Chinese-language novels, history, lit crit, and beautifully illustrated kids’ picture books, plus fresh magazines and new arrivals you’ll actually want to page through tonight. Perfect for topping up your home library between laundry cycles.”

From the Elizabeth newsletter, August 27, 2026

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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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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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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 (Newark)

“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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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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ReWax and UnWine Candle Making Bar

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

ReWax and UnWine Candle Making Bar mixes candle crafting with karaoke and BYOB, so you can pour a signature scent, then grab the mic. Their…

2 Division St (Jersey City)

“ReWax and UnWine Candle Making Bar mixes candle crafting with karaoke and BYOB, so you can pour a signature scent, then grab the mic.”

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