The best book, hobby & craft shops in Poughkeepsie

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

Sister's Uptown Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Indie bookshop & community hub spotlighting a range of tiles & events by & about African Americans.

1942 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

“Indie bookshop & community hub spotlighting a range of tiles & events by & about African Americans.”

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Word Up Community Bookshop/Librería Comunitaria

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Volunteer-run shop for general interest books in many languages, plus literary & community events.

2113 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

“Volunteer-run shop for general interest books in many languages, plus literary & community events.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Post Road Plaza, 2522 South Rd

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

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Darkside Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cool and welcoming, independent music and video store selling new and used records, CDs, DVDs and more.

32 Cannon St

“Cool and welcoming, independent music and video store selling new and used records, CDs, DVDs and more.”

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Axe Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store carrying new and used electric guitars, amps and gear, with lessons available.

268 New Hackensack Rd (Wappingers Falls)

“Store carrying new and used electric guitars, amps and gear, with lessons available.”

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Jacobs Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music store offering a variety of instruments and lessons, plus repairs and rentals.

1 Milton Ave (Highland)

“Music store offering a variety of instruments and lessons, plus repairs and rentals.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1895 South Rd

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

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