The best book, hobby & craft shops in West Seneca

19 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 · 19 places · showing the latest additions first

Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Boulevard Consumer Sq, 1565 Niagara Falls Blvd Ste 300 (Amherst)

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

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Empire Comics

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Comic book emporium with a wide variety of titles, plus vintage issues and statues.

1069 Abbott Rd (Buffalo)

“Comic book emporium with a wide variety of titles, plus vintage issues and statues.”

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FYE

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1 Walden Galleria Space G204 (Buffalo)

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

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Allentown Music, LLC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From emergency string changes to full-on guitar and bass repair, school-band rentals, and a wall of picks, pedals, sticks, and reeds,…

497 Amherst St (Buffalo)

“From emergency string changes to full-on guitar and bass repair, school-band rentals, and a wall of picks, pedals, sticks, and reeds, Allentown Music, LLC keeps Buffalo’s players gig-ready. Swing by this week to trade, upgrade, or finally grab that small PA for your backyard jam.”

From the Buffalo newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar Center chain offering a huge variety of musical gear, plus lessons.

1092 Niagara Falls Blvd (Tonawanda Town)

“Guitar Center chain offering a huge variety of musical gear, plus lessons.”

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Hammer & Stain Buffalo DIY Creative Art Kits

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Studio for do-it-yourself craft projects, including parties and team-building events.

2940 Delaware Ave (Kenmore)

“Studio for do-it-yourself craft projects, including parties and team-building events.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer specializing in guitars, basses, drums and keyboards, plus recording, DJ and lighting gear.

3385 Union Rd Ste 300 (Cheektowaga)

“Retailer specializing in guitars, basses, drums and keyboards, plus recording, DJ and lighting gear.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Eastgate Plaza, 5055 Transit Rd (Williamsville)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Boulevard Consumer Square, 1569 Niagara Falls Blvd (Amherst)

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

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Music City

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music store offering a variety of guitars and other instruments, as well as repair services.

3236 Main St (Buffalo)

“Music store offering a variety of guitars and other instruments, as well as 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.

6743 Transit Rd (Buffalo)

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4190 N Buffalo St (Orchard Park)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

McKinley Plaza, 3670 McKinley Pkwy Ste 1 (Blasdell)

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

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Northtown Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music shop offering instrument rentals, music books, repairs, accessories and lessons.

3648 Harlem Rd (Buffalo)

“Music shop offering instrument rentals, music books, repairs, accessories and lessons.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Walden Consumer Square, 1740 Walden Ave #200 (Cheektowaga)

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

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Gather & Game

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Casual store stocking card and board games along with RPGs and Magic: The Gathering, plus snacks and drinks.

463 Amherst St (Buffalo)

“Casual store stocking card and board games along with RPGs and Magic: The Gathering, plus snacks and drinks.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3701 McKinley Pkwy Unit 1240 (Blasdell)

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

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Papercraft Miracles

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you need custom wedding invites, a handbound journal that feels like it has a soul, or paper flowers that never wilt, Papercraft…

1888 Niagara St (Buffalo)

“Whether you need custom wedding invites, a handbound journal that feels like it has a soul, or paper flowers that never wilt, Papercraft Miracles crafts eco-friendly stationery, plantable seed bombs, and workshops to spark creativity.”

From the Buffalo newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Hyatt's All Things Creative

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Sprawling shop for various art supplies, featuring a gift section and an online store.

1941 Elmwood Ave (Buffalo)

“Sprawling shop for various art supplies, featuring a gift section and an online store.”

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