The best book, hobby & craft shops in Zanesville

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

“Heroes and Games is a small, well-stocked comic and TCG shop inside the convention center with a busy weekly events lineup for Magic, Pokémon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, Digimon, Flesh and Blood and more. They also run an easy online comic subscription so your pull list stays on track without the last-minute scramble.”

“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.”

“Whether you're curious about ginseng's get-up-and-go or ready to try a real-deal internal cleansing program, HSU & CO. Natural Health Store East is a family-run spot for organic vitamins, herbs, probiotics, body care, and distilled water, with friendly guidance that feels neighborly, not salesy.”

“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.”

“With 40+ years of book-hunting cred, Karen Wickliff - Books is a Clintonville staple where locals stumble on out-of-print gems, scholarly oddities, and shelves that go deep in history, literature, sci-fi, poetry and more. Expect old bindings, postcards, and the occasional pamphlet rabbit hole.”

From the Upper Arlington newsletter, September 4, 2026

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

“Clintonville Books blends the fun of a used shop with the thrill of a treasure hunt, stocking new reads alongside vintage curiosities and the occasional rare edition. Perfect for topping off the TBR or chasing that out-of-print itch you swear only you remember.”

“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

“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).”

“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.”

“Family-owned Guitar House Workshop specializes in acoustic instruments, offering skilled repairs, sales, and lessons in person or on Zoom so you can get back to playing. If your strings are sulking, these folks care about your musical experience and it shows.”

From the Mansfield newsletter, September 1, 2026

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

“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

“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.”

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