The best book, hobby & craft shops in Newark

20 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 · 20 places · showing the latest additions first

Phoenix Books Ltd

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Established bookstore with thousands of metaphysical titles and services such as natal charts.

3110 N High St (Columbus)

“Established bookstore with thousands of metaphysical titles and services such as natal charts.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1560 Polaris Pkwy (Columbus)

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Town Center, 4005 Townsfair Way (Columbus)

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

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Clintonville Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Used and new titles, including vintage and rare editions, are stocked in this indie outfit.

3286 N High St (Columbus)

“Used and new titles, including vintage and rare editions, are stocked in this indie outfit.”

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Stanton's Sheet Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From school and church choral to band, orchestra, piano, organ, handbell and OMEA solos, Stanton's Sheet Music has the parts you need, plus…

330 S 4th St (Columbus)

“From school and church choral to band, orchestra, piano, organ, handbell and OMEA solos, Stanton's Sheet Music has the parts you need, plus a Listening Lab to preview and Digital Delivery when you just need it in hand, like, yesterday. Educators will appreciate their clinics and blog picks this week.”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

675 Hebron Rd (Heath)

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

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Kicks Mix Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Local store featuring new, used, and vintage books, plus classes on book art.

38 S 3rd St

“Local store featuring new, used, and vintage books, plus classes on book art.”

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Guitar Guys LLC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musical instrument shop offering guitar repair, plus drums, PA systems and lessons.

651 S 30th St (Heath)

“Musical instrument shop offering guitar repair, plus drums, PA systems and lessons.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3670 Easton Market (Columbus)

“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).

3612 W Dublin-Granville Rd (Columbus)

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

159 Graceland Blvd (Columbus)

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

5950 N Hamilton Rd (Westerville)

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2680 Sawmill Pl Blvd (Columbus)

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

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Guitar House Workshop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Family-owned store specializing in acoustic instruments and their repair services.

1423 Chambers Rd (Columbus)

“Family-owned store specializing in acoustic instruments and their 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.

1420 Gemini Pl (Columbus)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music store featuring a range of instruments and accessories such as guitars, amps, and keyboards.

4661 Morse Centre Rd (Columbus)

“Music store featuring a range of instruments and accessories such as guitars, amps, and keyboards.”

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German Village Music Haus

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store featuring guitars, basses, and other instruments, as well as repair services.

350 S Grant Ave (Columbus)

“Store featuring guitars, basses, and other instruments, as well as repair services.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

90 Graceland Blvd Graceland (Columbus)

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5999 E Main St (Columbus)

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

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pOpshelf

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1235 Polaris Pkwy (Columbus)

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

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