The best book, hobby & craft shops in Delaware County

Hobby Central in Delaware keeps shelves loaded with board games, model kits, and a steady calendar of play... Tuesday Board Game Night, Magic showdowns, Pokémon open play, plus Gundam, One Piece, and Warhammer 40k events. Friendly staff make it easy to jump in, whether you're new or optimizing your next list.

From the Marion newsletter, October 22, 2026

Flying Monkey Comics and Games is the spot to refresh your reading stack, hunt for tabletop fun, and swap recommendations with folks who actually get your favorite arcs. Swing by this week, grab something new for the coffee table, then text a friend and make a night of it.

From the Marion newsletter, October 15, 2026

Beanbag Books has a knack for the books you actually want to read, from buzzy new releases and special editions to audiobooks and giftable merch. Peek their Events and Local Author Showcase, or join the Bottle & Books Supper Club and Bottles & Books Subscription, then call it self-care this week.

From the Marion newsletter, September 27, 2026

Escape Into Fiction is a cozy, fiction-forward bookstore with thoughtful curation, staff picks, and the kind of no-pressure guidance only true book nerds deliver. When your TBR needs rescuing, pop in for new releases, underrated gems, or that just-one-more-chapter read you’ll swear you can put down.

From the Grove City newsletter, September 4, 2026

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

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

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

Music Royale is your friendly neighborhood music store, with lessons for guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, and strings. Add their Rock School, rentals, and repairs, and you’ve got everything needed to start, level up, or get back on stage this week.

From the Delaware newsletter, August 10, 2026

Home goods store with seasonal selections, plus party supplies and helium-inflated balloons.