The best book, hobby & craft shops in Trenton

10 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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Cordas Music Instrument Repairs & Rentals

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From squeaky clarinets to battered violins, Cordas Music Instrument Repairs & Rentals brings five decades of Juilliard-trained know-how to…

4 Jane St

“From squeaky clarinets to battered violins, Cordas Music Instrument Repairs & Rentals brings five decades of Juilliard-trained know-how to get your gear singing again. Plus, tons of instruments, accessories, sheet music, and rentals when a new season or sudden gig pops up.”

From the Trenton newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3360 Brunswick Pike (Lawrenceville)

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

300 Neshaminy Mall (Bensalem)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Liberty Square Center, 2200 Mt Holly Rd Ste 9 (Burlington)

“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).

320 Marketplace Blvd Hamilton Marketplace

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

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Russo Music Hamilton

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitars, basses, keyboards, drums and other instruments and gear for sale and rental.

1989 Arena Dr (Hamilton Township)

“Guitars, basses, keyboards, drums and other instruments and gear for sale and rental.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3375 US-1 #150 (Lawrence Township)

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

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The Guitar Rescue

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Repairs of stringed instruments at this small shop run by a luthier and his team.

1960 Brunswick Ave (Lawrence Township)

“Repairs of stringed instruments at this small shop run by a luthier and his team.”

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The Amp Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar amplifier business for repair services, modification and custom builds.

439 S Broad St Ste 90

“Guitar amplifier business for repair services, modification and custom builds.”

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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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