The best book, hobby & craft shops in Medina

Author's Note is Medina’s indie bookstore, run by New York Times bestselling author Julie Berry, with a curated selection of new reads for all ages. Expect regular author visits and book clubs, plus puzzles, cards, and giftable extras when you need a quick pick‑me‑up.

From the Medina newsletter, October 8, 2026

Part living toy museum, part full-service bike shop, Adam Miller Toy & Bicycle has been fueling non-electronic fun since 1918 with Slinkys, puzzles, models, and more, plus Giant and Liv bikes, pro repairs from flats to full restorations, and that warm step-back-in-time vibe Medina folks secretly love.

From the Batavia newsletter, October 24, 2026

From textbooks and the BookSmart program to make sure you have day-one materials, to laptops, Apple and Dell gear, headphones, calculators, and all the spirit wear, Genesee Community College Bookstore keeps Batavia students stocked.

From the Batavia newsletter, October 23, 2026

Empire Comics is the Southtowns' go-to comic emporium, with shelves of current titles, vintage back issues, and display-worthy statues that make your bookcase look buff. Swing by this week to discover a new series, hunt a grail, or just nerd out with folks who speak fluent panel-to-panel.

From the Buffalo newsletter, September 30, 2026

Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.

From emergency string changes to full-on guitar and bass repair, school-band rentals, and a wall of picks, pedals, sticks, and reeds, Allentown Music, LLC keeps Buffalo’s players gig-ready. Swing by this week to trade, upgrade, or finally grab that small PA for your backyard jam.

From the Amherst newsletter, October 17, 2026

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

Thinking about upgrading your sound this week?

From the Erie County newsletter, October 22, 2026

Whether you're chasing a first guitar, upgrading your rig, or bringing a beloved axe back to life, Music City has acoustic and electric guitars, basses, amps, effects, parts, plus lessons and repairs. Take a spin through this week, check out product demos, then go make some noise.

From the Cheektowaga newsletter, October 16, 2026

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

From school-band rentals with most repairs included to lessons with certified teachers and their Lesson to Own option, Northtown Music keeps Cheektowaga playing, with a large selection of new and used instruments, NYSSMA solos, sheet music, and all the supplies and mouthpieces you only remember right before practice.

From the Cheektowaga newsletter, October 30, 2026

Buffalo’s little game store, Gather & Game, packs the shelves with modern board game hits, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, and small press RPGs, plus a big open-box library you can actually play. Swing by this week for in-store events and leagues, meet new rivals, maybe a co-op ally or two.

From the Buffalo newsletter, October 28, 2026

Whether you need custom wedding invites, a handbound journal that feels like it has a soul, or paper flowers that never wilt, Papercraft Miracles crafts eco-friendly stationery, plantable seed bombs, and workshops to spark creativity.

From the Erie County newsletter, October 15, 2026

From buttery Daniel Smith watercolors and Princeton Artist Brushes to Golden SoFlat and Ecoline markers, Hyatt's All Things Creative is basically a playground for sketchers, painters, and paper nerds. Pop in this week for their demos, fresh inspiration, and the custom framing and studio gear to finish strong.

From the Amherst newsletter, October 9, 2026