The best book, hobby & craft shops in Youngstown

7 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 · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Phoenix Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Strings buzzing, sticks splintering, or a kid who suddenly needs a trumpet by Tuesday? Phoenix Music Center keeps locals playing with a…

8052 E Market St (Warren)

“Strings buzzing, sticks splintering, or a kid who suddenly needs a trumpet by Tuesday? Phoenix Music Center keeps locals playing with a shop, lessons to sharpen skills, services to keep instruments humming, and easy rentals... basically everything you need to sound better this week.”

From the Warren newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Hubbard Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your kid just announced they need a clarinet or you’re eyeing a new pedal, Hubbard Music has you covered with instruments, lessons,…

51 N Main St (Hubbard)

“Whether your kid just announced they need a clarinet or you’re eyeing a new pedal, Hubbard Music has you covered with instruments, lessons, rentals, and repairs from a family-owned crew since 1990. Guitars, drums, keys, DJ and PA gear... snag what you need and keep the music local.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Hubbard Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musician-friendly outlet selling guitars, basses, keyboards and drums, plus accessories.

5555 Youngstown Warren Rd (Niles)

“Musician-friendly outlet selling guitars, basses, keyboards and drums, plus accessories.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

427 E Main St (Canfield)

“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.

1136 Boardman Poland Rd

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

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Upcycle Parts Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Donations-based store selling arts & crafts goods, jewelry, beads and more at resale prices.

6419 St Clair Ave. (Cleveland)

“Donations-based store selling arts & crafts goods, jewelry, beads and more at resale prices.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

7380 Market St (Boardman)

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

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