The best book, hobby & craft shops in Licking County

From textbook rentals to easy returns and digital ebooks with instant access help, Campus Bookstore keeps OSU Newark life simple. Check it out this week, then hit the apparel and spirit shop to rep your campus pride when you finally emerge from the library.

From the Newark newsletter, October 14, 2026

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

Part cozy shop, part creative studio, Kicks Mix Bookstore mixes rare finds, contemporary reads, and handmade treasures, then invites you to try book folding classes for that perfectly nerdy craft fix. Pop in when your TBR needs a wildcard and your hands want something more than scrolling.

From the Newark newsletter, October 20, 2026

Newark Cultural Arts Center Store helped kickstart our local fiber scene in September 2021, then relocated on July 16, 2023. If you loved their cozy knit-and-chat vibe, follow their new Gorges Fiber Arts weaving school for class updates and spark a fresh project this week, from knitting to macramé.

From the Newark newsletter, October 7, 2026

Rebel Replay, LLC is a community-driven hangout to buy, sell, and trade music, movies, and video games, complete with something warm to sip while you flip through finds. This week, clear some shelf space or finally track down that soundtrack you won't stream, then celebrate with a victory lap coffee.

From the Newark newsletter, October 28, 2026

Legacy Comics Ohio is the local treasure trove for Silver to Modern Age comics, graded slabs, and starter sets, plus sports and entertainment cards, Pokemon and Magic, even supplies. Check their release calendar, pre-orders, and box-break recaps, then jump into the Facebook community for trade-night buzz this week.

From the Newark newsletter, September 27, 2026

If your frets need a spa day, Guitar Guys LLC offers PLEK precision setups and legit repair that can make your guitar feel new this week. Then get lost in electrics, acoustics, and basses from Fender, Gibson, PRS, plus pedals from Strymon, JHS, and EarthQuaker Devices, amps, drums, and pro audio for your next gig.

From the Newark newsletter, September 30, 2026