The best book, hobby & craft shops in Norwich

4 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 · 4 places · showing the latest additions first

Wally's World O Comixs

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From Marvel and DC to indie presses, Wally's World O Comixs keeps the stash growing with new issues and collectibles added daily. Military…

12 S Broad St Ste 1

“From Marvel and DC to indie presses, Wally's World O Comixs keeps the stash growing with new issues and collectibles added daily. Military owned, they do weekly subscriptions and preorders, plus toys and Funko Pops... an easy Norwich win when your pull list needs fresh ink.”

From the Norwich newsletter, October 6, 2026

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Green Toad Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you want staff-picked fiction, a quirky gift from local makers, or something educational for the kids, Green Toad Bookstore keeps…

198 Main St (Oneonta)

“Whether you want staff-picked fiction, a quirky gift from local makers, or something educational for the kids, Green Toad Bookstore keeps it friendly and well curated in downtown Oneonta. Browse, catch an event, maybe sip a coffee, then leave with a book you actually want to read.”

From the Oneonta newsletter, October 5, 2026

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Bearded Dragon Games

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bearded Dragon Games is Oneonta’s friendly local game shop with shelves of board games, RPGs, minis, and trading card gear, plus regular…

Upper Left, 41-45 Dietz St (Oneonta)

“Bearded Dragon Games is Oneonta’s friendly local game shop with shelves of board games, RPGs, minis, and trading card gear, plus regular in-store play that makes weeknights way more fun. If your crew needs a new campaign, deck, or rival, this is home base.”

From the Oneonta newsletter, October 1, 2026

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Hartwick College Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain with a broad selection of titles for adults & kids, plus magazines & gifts.

Dewar Hall 3rd floor, 1 Hartwick Dr (Oneonta)

“Bookseller chain with a broad selection of titles for adults & kids, plus magazines & gifts.”

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