The best book, hobby & craft shops in Westerville

“Bookseller chain with a broad selection of titles for adults & kids, plus magazines & gifts.”

“Small comic shop (also for trading cards, dice and games) inside the convention center.”

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

“Children's bookstore featuring a selection of classic and new literature, plus events such as story times.”

“Comic-book store with a selection of new and back issues, plus toys and collectibles.”

“Store with games, comics, and models, plus tournaments.”

“Flying Monkey Comics and Games is the spot to refresh your reading stack, hunt for tabletop fun, and swap recommendations with folks who actually get your favorite arcs. Swing by this week, grab something new for the coffee table, then text a friend and make a night of it.”

“Beanbag Books has a knack for the books you actually want to read, from buzzy new releases and special editions to audiobooks and giftable merch. Peek their Events and Local Author Showcase, or join the Bottle & Books Supper Club and Bottles & Books Subscription, then call it self-care this week.”

From the Delaware newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Big selection of old and new comic books at an organized shop, plus collectibles, board games and knowledgeable staff.”

“Phoenix Books Ltd is Columbus’s long-running home for metaphysical books plus truly personalized astrology, with founder Bob Peters crafting deep-dive natal chart consultations that zero in on life purpose and timing.”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 20, 2026

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

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

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

“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

“Rebel Replay, LLC is a community-driven hangout to buy, sell, and trade music, movies, and video games, complete with something warm to sip while you flip through finds. This week, clear some shelf space or finally track down that soundtrack you won't stream, then celebrate with a victory lap coffee.”

From the Newark newsletter, August 15, 2026

“Legacy Comics Ohio is the local treasure trove for Silver to Modern Age comics, graded slabs, and starter sets, plus sports and entertainment cards, Pokemon and Magic, even supplies. Check their release calendar, pre-orders, and box-break recaps, then jump into the Facebook community for trade-night buzz this week.”

From the Newark newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Sticks chewed to splinters? Columbus Percussion has drumsticks, mallets, brushes, and rods for every setup, plus marching, concert, vibraphone and timpani picks from Vic Firth, Zildjian, Innovative Percussion, and Pro-Mark. Swing by this week and let your hands feel the upgrade.”

From the Delaware newsletter, August 20, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Craft Raccoon is a creative reuse studio where Columbus makers score materials saved from the landfill and spark new ideas.”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 12, 2026

“Need a new axe, fresh strings, or a fretboard rescue, German Village Music Haus has been hooking up Columbus players for 50+ years with Bill Foley Fine Instruments guitars, plus basses, amps, and more. Knowledgeable staff, lessons, and repair for any stringed instrument means less buzzing, more playing.”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 27, 2026

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

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

“Music Royale is your friendly neighborhood music store, with lessons for guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, and strings. Add their Rock School, rentals, and repairs, and you’ve got everything needed to start, level up, or get back on stage this week.”

From the Delaware newsletter, August 10, 2026

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

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