The best book, hobby & craft shops in Catskills

3 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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The Common Good

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

This week, drop by The Common Good to linger over well picked reads, sip something tasty, and find gifts that feel like you actually…

119 Canal St (Ellenville)

“This week, drop by The Common Good to linger over well picked reads, sip something tasty, and find gifts that feel like you actually thought ahead. Keep an eye on their events for author visits and workshops, then stick around for the conversation that always sparks.”

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Everything Nice

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Everything Nice keeps the Catskills crate-digging itch satisfied with a tightly curated selection of vinyl and a hand-picked subscription…

110 Canal St (Ellenville)

“Everything Nice keeps the Catskills crate-digging itch satisfied with a tightly curated selection of vinyl and a hand-picked subscription that delivers one new record each month. If your turntable needs a fresh spin this week, gift cards and sharp taste that sold out Blueberry Boat make choosing easy.”

From the Catskills newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Jacobs Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your guitar needs love or your kid suddenly wants to play trumpet, Jacobs Music Center has you covered with instruments, lessons,…

1 Milton Ave (Highland)

“If your guitar needs love or your kid suddenly wants to play trumpet, Jacobs Music Center has you covered with instruments, lessons, rentals, and repairs, plus a large selection with new items arriving daily, keeping Hudson Valley players going since 2000.”

From the Catskills newsletter, August 14, 2026

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