The best book, hobby & craft shops in Albany
13 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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Aquilonia Comics
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsDecade-old shop specializing in comic books and trading cards, along with Magic: The Gathering sessions.
Aquilonia Comics
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMarket Block Books
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsWarm store boasting a wide array of titles and gifts, plus a kids' reading area.
Market Block Books
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsHilton Piano & Guitar Music Store
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChasing that Yamaha touch, curious about Roland tech, or finally ready for a living room showstopper? Hilton Piano & Guitar Music Store…
Hilton Piano & Guitar Music Store
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMichaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).
Michaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsGuitar Center
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain music shop carrying guitars, amps, drums, and keyboards, plus repair services and lessons.
Guitar Center
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsFYE
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsEntertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.
FYE
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsArlene's Artist Materials
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsFriendly, helpful, knowledgeable and kind staff at this art supply store selling paints, markers and brushes from a range of suppliers.
Arlene's Artist Materials
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsLast Vestige Music Shop
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsEclectic shop, with 3 floors carrying old and new vinyl albums, CDs, and tapes.
Last Vestige Music Shop
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMusic & Arts
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsRetail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.
Music & Arts
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsKokotele Guitar Works
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsRepair shop specializing in acoustic and electric guitars and basses.
Kokotele Guitar Works
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsJohn Keal Music Company, Inc.
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsVeteran store stocking woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments, plus repair services.
John Keal Music Company, Inc.
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsHobby Lobby
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.
Hobby Lobby
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsHilton Music Center Inc. - Music School Albany
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsShop for guitars and ukuleles, violins and pianos, as well as lessons and sheet music.
Hilton Music Center Inc. - Music School Albany
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