The best book, hobby & craft shops in Oneida County

7 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 · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Faith and Joy Craft Supply

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Faith and Joy Craft Supply has the good stuff for Oneida County makers, from Cricut vinyl and Sizzix dies to Copic markers, DMC threads,…

8592 Red Hill Rd (Clinton)

“Faith and Joy Craft Supply has the good stuff for Oneida County makers, from Cricut vinyl and Sizzix dies to Copic markers, DMC threads, yarn, beads, and Tim Holtz essentials. Stop in this week to restock and finally tackle that watercolor, cross stitch, or Shrinky Dinks idea.”

From the Oneida County newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Utica Creative Reuse

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Utica Creative Reuse is a nonprofit art supply thrift store where Central New York makers score secondhand supplies, drop off usable stash,…

734 Columbia St (Utica)

“Utica Creative Reuse is a nonprofit art supply thrift store where Central New York makers score secondhand supplies, drop off usable stash, and jump into free workshops and Repair Cafés. Since 2023 they’ve kept 18,794 pounds of materials from the landfill, which feels like a pretty satisfying excuse to make something.”

From the Oneida County newsletter, September 2, 2026

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Love & Stitches

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Love & Stitches is the local spot to pet pretty skeins, pick up the right needles and hooks, and nab the yarn that actually fits your next…

16 New Hartford Shopping Center (New Hartford)

“Love & Stitches is the local spot to pet pretty skeins, pick up the right needles and hooks, and nab the yarn that actually fits your next project. If your WIP pile is judging you, a quick browse here might be the spark that gets things moving.”

From the Oneida County newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Consumer Square, 4745 Commercial Dr (New Hartford)

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4605 Commercial Dr (New Hartford)

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

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Off-Center Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Utica’s Off-Center Records is a three-floor treasure hunt loaded with vinyl, CDs, DVDs, books, guitars, turntables, and more, plus posters,…

116 Bleecker St (Utica)

“Utica’s Off-Center Records is a three-floor treasure hunt loaded with vinyl, CDs, DVDs, books, guitars, turntables, and more, plus posters, signed items, concert tees, tour books, and an original Beatles lunchbox.”

From the Oneida County newsletter, September 13, 2026

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Big Apple Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From new guitars and pro audio to lessons, rentals, and repairs, Big Apple Music is the sort of place your inner musician keeps texting you…

8441 Seneca Tpke Suite C (New Hartford)

“From new guitars and pro audio to lessons, rentals, and repairs, Big Apple Music is the sort of place your inner musician keeps texting you about. Need sound for a backyard party this week or a better car setup? They handle installs, electronics, even window tinting.”

From the Oneida County newsletter, September 17, 2026

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