The best book, hobby & craft shops in Portage County

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Kent State University Bookstore (opens in a new tab)

Kent Student Center, 1075 Risman Dr #124 · Kent

Kent State University Bookstore is the no-fuss spot for course materials via the Course Materials Concierge, plus spirit apparel, tech and…

Kent State University Bookstore is the no-fuss spot for course materials via the Course Materials Concierge, plus spirit apparel, tech and calculators, notebooks, dorm basics, snacks, even vinyl and gifts. Handy for last-minute needs or game-day pride, all curated for life in Kent.

From the Kent newsletter, September 9, 2026

Board and Bevy (opens in a new tab)

141 E Summit St · Kent

Board and Bevy is a family-owned tabletop pub and game store in Kent with a 300-game library, from casual party picks to crunchy strategy…

Board and Bevy is a family-owned tabletop pub and game store in Kent with a 300-game library, from casual party picks to crunchy strategy beasts. Expect craft sodas, specialty cocktails, mocktails, kombucha and mead, a helpful game guru named Coty, plus weekly Magic, Pokémon and miniature-painting events.

From the Akron newsletter, September 12, 2026

The Exchange (opens in a new tab)

407 E Main St · Kent

Retail chain for new & used CDs & vinyl, plus movies, games & related collectibles.

Retail chain for new & used CDs & vinyl, plus movies, games & related collectibles.