The best book, hobby & craft shops in Toledo

12 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 · 12 places · showing the latest additions first

Culture Clash Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your shelves need something new, Culture Clash Records is the Toledo go-to for fresh pressings, curated locals, and the kind of used…

912 Monroe St · ✓ checked Jul 30

“If your shelves need something new, Culture Clash Records is the Toledo go-to for fresh pressings, curated locals, and the kind of used bins that reward patient diggers. Pre-order the big stuff, test-drive a side at the listening station, even upgrade your setup with turntables and more.”

From the Toledo newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Full Score Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store stocking a range of musical instruments, with repair services, and lessons.

2977 Tremainsville Rd

“Store stocking a range of musical instruments, with repair services, and lessons.”

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Best Buy

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.

4505 Monroe St

“Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1414 Spring Meadows Dr (Holland)

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

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All Star Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musical instruments for sale and rent, as well as lessons.

2025 S Byrne Rd

“Musical instruments for sale and rent, as well as lessons.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

851 W Alexis Road, Unit 3 North Towne Commons

“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).

Crossroads Centre, 9860 Old US-20 (Rossford)

“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).

4622 Talmadge Rd, Talmadge Woods Dr

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4940 Monroe St

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

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Heights Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar shop (used or new) featuring on-site technicians for instrument repairs, plus pickups and cables.

1724 S Reynolds Rd

“Guitar shop (used or new) featuring on-site technicians for instrument repairs, plus pickups and cables.”

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The Art Supply Depo

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Independent shop offering a wide variety of art supplies, plus classes for all levels.

5739 Main St (Sylvania)

“Independent shop offering a wide variety of art supplies, plus classes for all levels.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Branch of a chain offering an array of musical instruments, amplifiers, and other gear, plus lessons.

1578 Spring Meadows Dr (Holland)

“Branch of a chain offering an array of musical instruments, amplifiers, and other gear, plus lessons.”

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