The best book, hobby & craft shops in Oneonta

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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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 3 places · showing the latest additions first

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

“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

“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

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

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