The best book, hobby & craft shops in Salem

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

Pop Culture Comics & Toys (Sussex Ave) is the kind of spot where your inner kid high fives your adult self, with shelves of comics, vintage figures, modern releases, and quirky collectibles. They also buy and sell, perfect for turning last year's obsession into your next display piece.

From the Mount Lebanon newsletter, October 22, 2026

Store at Dormont Village Shopping Center offering a selection of used video games, DVDs, CDs, and comic books.

Beyond Bedtime Books is a locally owned indie in Dormont with new and gently used reads, rare and out-of-print finds, a cozy children’s room, and a very popular selection of unique greeting cards. Not seeing the title you want? They’ll happily order it, plus offer spot-on staff recs.

From the Mount Lebanon newsletter, October 15, 2026

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

Tucked on the lower level of Mt. Lebanon Public Library, Mt. Lebanon Book Cellar is the Friends of Mt.

From the Mount Lebanon newsletter, September 24, 2026

If your inner kid still wants the good stuff, Star Pop Vintage is packed with old-school toys, retro video games, pop-culture collectibles, and wearable finds that actually fit your life now. Trade a scroll session for treasure hunting, then brag about the score you dug up.

From the Salem newsletter, October 15, 2026

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

Pop Culture Comics & Toys is where Pittsburgh buys, trades, and sells the good stuff... comics from the 1940s to today, action figures, Hot Wheels, movie posters, even VHS and video games. Got a longbox or bin to offload?

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, October 23, 2026

White Whale Bookstore keeps it local with shelves full of Pittsburgh authors, smart staff picks, and a cozy cafe that fuels long browse sessions. Swing by this week to catch a reading or just sip, chat, and leave with a stack you’ll actually read.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, October 2, 2026

Local, urban storefront since 1982 with new & vintage comic books, collectibles & other merchandise.

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

If you want a one-stop spot for locally made jewelry, home decor, pet goodies and more, Steel City Craft Emporium corrals a ton of area makers under one roof, plus fun vendor events and even balloons, so you can gift like a legend without leaving town.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, August 8, 2026

Brighton Music Center has instruments for band, orchestra, drums, and guitar, plus rentals, personalized lessons for all ages, and repairs from woodwinds to percussion. Whether you’re starting from scratch or rescuing a beloved instrument, it’s a Pittsburgh music shop with plenty of ways to keep making music.

This week, whether your sax is sulking or a trumpet valve is stuck, Hollis & Germann Music brings expert brass and woodwind repairs, solid new and used instrument options, and easy rentals. They even deliver rentals and accessories to your kid’s school, so rehearsal disasters get fixed fast.

From the Mount Lebanon newsletter, November 1, 2026

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

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 30, 2026

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

Whether your guitar's buzzing or your fingers are, Pittsburgh Guitars has been keeping guitarists happy since 1979 with pro repairs, private lessons, and a wall-to-wall mix of electrics, acoustics, basses, amps, pedals and ukes. Stop by this week to ogle Rickenbackers, Martins and the occasional vintage find.

From the Allegheny County newsletter, October 30, 2026

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

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, October 28, 2026

From first chords to stage-ready rigs, N Stuff Music has the good stuff... new and used guitars, drums, keys, pro audio, DJ and lighting, plus lessons and rentals to keep your projects moving. Perfect for leveling up a home studio or finally nailing that riff you hum on the Parkway.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, October 9, 2026

Store carrying guitars and other musical instruments, as well as DJ and recording equipment.

Acoustic Music Works is the local spot for heirloom-worthy acoustic guitars from Collings, Huss & Dalton, Eastman and more, plus mandolins, banjos and the occasional electric temptation. They rotate stellar new and pre-owned pieces and even host intimate in-store concerts, so you can actually hear what sings.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, October 16, 2026