The best book, hobby & craft shops in Ashland

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

Whether you're stocking classrooms, clinics, bank lobbies, or safety fairs around town, Ashland-based Coloring Book Solutions turns real-life lessons into actually-fun coloring and activity books, plus puzzle books, Spanish titles, crayons, and ready-to-go fun packs.

From the Ashland newsletter, October 17, 2026

Loganberry Books is the rare kind of indie shop where you can wander from crisp new releases to dog-eared oddities and true collectibles, sift through well over 100,000 volumes, then stick around for smart author readings and spoken-word nights that make you remember why bookstores matter.

From the Cleveland newsletter, October 14, 2026

Hudson Booksellers makes building your Parma reading list painless with fresh releases, staff picks, audiobooks, and preorders all in one spot. Start with their Fresh Ink section, then claim a porch or couch corner and let dinner be whatever you can eat with one hand.

From the Cleveland newsletter, September 30, 2026

The Reading Room CLE is a nonprofit bookstore that resells donated books to fund literary and literacy programs for our city, with events for writers and readers, recommendations that actually hit, and shelves mixing new, collectible, and pre-loved finds. Also coffee and feminist candles, because vibes matter...

From the Cleveland newsletter, October 7, 2026

Keeping time since 1962, Metronome Music Inc. is the local fix for new or pre-owned guitars, drums, pianos and band instruments, plus repairs, lessons and school rentals.

From the Mansfield newsletter, October 9, 2026

Guitar Riot is where Cleveland pickers chase the buzz, with Fender and Gibson Custom Shop stunners, trusty Martins and Reverend models, plus pedals and amps from Magnatone, Vox, and more. Browse used finds, get repairs handled, and let the riffs work themselves out.

From the Cleveland newsletter, October 21, 2026

Dreaming Out Loud Studios turns sturdy materials into handmade pieces with precision, from custom boxes to wooden jewelry and bold art. When your home or gift list needs something with personality, this Cleveland craft spot is a quick, satisfying pickup for Parma folks this week... because beige shelves deserve better.

From the Parma newsletter, October 9, 2026

Second Hand Music is a short hop from Ashland and well stocked with new and used guitars plus other instruments when your rig needs a refresh. The selection skews practical and gig-ready, making it a go-to when you want gear you’ll actually pick up and play.

From the Mansfield newsletter, October 4, 2026

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

Depot Train & Hobby is the place for model trains in N, HO, Lionel, and G scales, plus plastic model kits, paints, tools, rockets, and even dollhouse minis. Wander the aisles, chat projects, leave with parts that make your next build actually happen.

From the Parma newsletter, October 16, 2026

Upcycle Parts Shop is a nonprofit, nontraditional art supply store where Clevelanders donate and score secondhand creative materials, plus jump into workshops that turn neighbors into collaborators. Restock your stash this week and feel smugly sustainable because they’ve diverted over 52 tons from landfills since 2014.

From the Cleveland newsletter, September 23, 2026