The best book, hobby & craft shops in Union

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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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 6 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.

“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.

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

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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.

295 US-22 (Springfield)

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

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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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