The best book, hobby & craft shops in Springfield

22 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 · 22 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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Bookshelf

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cozy spot for browsing books and other publications for adults, as well as kids, with a kind staff.

off the Kroger, parking lot, 7754 Camargo Rd (Cincinnati)

“Cozy spot for browsing books and other publications for adults, as well as kids, with a kind staff.”

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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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Busy Beaver Arts & Crafts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Feeling crafty this week? Busy Beaver Arts & Crafts in Beavercreek stocks the area’s largest selection of stained glass, yarn and…

3445 Dayton Xenia Rd (Beavercreek)

“Feeling crafty this week? Busy Beaver Arts & Crafts in Beavercreek stocks the area’s largest selection of stained glass, yarn and basket-making supplies, plus 450 different sheets of stained glass and classes for stained or fused glass, so you can turn that Pinterest urge into a legit project.”

From the Springfield newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Willis Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your strings are tired, reeds squeak, or your practice goals need a push, Willis Music has you covered with instruments, sheet music,…

8118 Montgomery Rd #16a (Cincinnati) · ✓ checked Jul 30

“If your strings are tired, reeds squeak, or your practice goals need a push, Willis Music has you covered with instruments, sheet music, rentals, repairs, and legit lessons. You can even snag print music on demand, book a studio or recital hall, and get back to sounding annoyingly good this week.”

From the Cincinnati newsletter, August 5, 2026

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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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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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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2200 N Bechtle Ave

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

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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.

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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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Waterstone Shopping Center, 9851 Waterstone Blvd (Cincinnati)

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

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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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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

7800 Montgomery Rd, Kenwood Rd (Cincinnati)

“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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