The best book, hobby & craft shops in Schenectady

11 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 · 11 places · showing the latest additions first

Hilton Piano & Guitar Music Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chasing that Yamaha touch, curious about Roland tech, or finally ready for a living room showstopper? Hilton Piano & Guitar Music Store…

103 Colonie Center (Albany)

“Chasing that Yamaha touch, curious about Roland tech, or finally ready for a living room showstopper?”

From the Albany newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Crossgates Commons, 161 Washington Ave Ext Ste 8 (Albany)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain music shop carrying guitars, amps, drums, and keyboards, plus repair services and lessons.

145 Wolf Rd (Colonie)

“Chain music shop carrying guitars, amps, drums, and keyboards, plus repair services and lessons.”

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FYE

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

120 Washington Ave (Albany)

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

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Arlene's Artist Materials

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and kind staff at this art supply store selling paints, markers and brushes from a range of suppliers.

57 Fuller Rd (Albany)

“Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and kind staff at this art supply store selling paints, markers and brushes from a range of suppliers.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

579 Troy-Schenectady Rd (Latham)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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Parkway Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Storefront stocking guitars, amps, drums, and other musical instruments, plus repair services.

1777 US-9 (Clifton Park)

“Storefront stocking guitars, amps, drums, and other musical instruments, plus repair services.”

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Kokotele Guitar Works

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Repair shop specializing in acoustic and electric guitars and basses.

115 S Main Ave (Albany)

“Repair shop specializing in acoustic and electric guitars and basses.”

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John Keal Music Company, Inc.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Veteran store stocking woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments, plus repair services.

819 Livingston Ave (Albany)

“Veteran store stocking woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments, plus repair services.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

38 Wolf Rd (Albany)

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

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Hilton Music Center Inc. - Music School Albany

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Shop for guitars and ukuleles, violins and pianos, as well as lessons and sheet music.

440 Colonie Center (Albany)

“Shop for guitars and ukuleles, violins and pianos, as well as lessons and sheet music.”

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