The best book, hobby & craft shops in Hillsboro

18 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 · 18 places · showing the latest additions first

Bricks and Minifigs

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Lego dealer offering new & used construction sets, plus rare figurines & a bulk table for parts.

3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd #44 (Beaverton)

“Lego dealer offering new & used construction sets, plus rare figurines & a bulk table for parts.”

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Bulk Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookstore specializing in large orders for businesses, libraries, schools, and other institutions.

1 Lincoln Center, 10300 SW Greenburg Rd #430 (Portland)

“Bookstore specializing in large orders for businesses, libraries, schools, and other institutions.”

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Books with Pictures

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cheerful shop specializing in graphic novels and comics catering to all walks of life.

1401 SE Division St (Portland)

“Cheerful shop specializing in graphic novels and comics catering to all walks of life.”

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Guardian Games Aloha

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Resource for board games, card games, and role-playing games as well as puzzles and disc golf items.

18105 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy (Aloha)

“Resource for board games, card games, and role-playing games as well as puzzles and disc golf items.”

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Thunder Road Guitars PDX

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you're chasing a vintage Fender, a quirky offset, or a sleeper amp or pedal, Thunder Road Guitars PDX stocks premium new, used, and…

1639 NW Glisan St (Portland)

“Whether you're chasing a vintage Fender, a quirky offset, or a sleeper amp or pedal, Thunder Road Guitars PDX stocks premium new, used, and rare instruments with a genuinely friendly, gear-savvy vibe. Swing in, plug in, and maybe sell that closet queen for something that actually sparks songs.”

From the Beaverton newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Bowie Bargains

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bowie Bargains is a pop culture treasure trove with vintage action figures, comics, trading cards, and oddball memorabilia that sparks…

133 SE 3rd Ave

“' chats. A recent Art Walk stop, it’s a sweet browse to add to your downtown wander this week.”

From the Hillsboro newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Old Town Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Independent and delightfully nerdy, Old Town Music is the Southeast Portland guitar shop where friendly, gear-savvy humans help you chase…

55 SE 11th Ave (Portland)

“Independent and delightfully nerdy, Old Town Music is the Southeast Portland guitar shop where friendly, gear-savvy humans help you chase tones, from a huge wall of effects pedals to a rotating mix of used, new, and vintage guitars. Swing by this week to trade or consign your rig, or get thoughtful estate help.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Flying Pig Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From new and used guitars to drum kits, brass and woodwinds, plus amps, pedals and pro audio, Flying Pig Music has the stuff to keep your…

4150 Pacific Ave #100 (Forest Grove)

“From new and used guitars to drum kits, brass and woodwinds, plus amps, pedals and pro audio, Flying Pig Music has the stuff to keep your practice room lively and your gigs louder.”

From the Forest Grove newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Acorns & Threads

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Low-key shop offering threads, fabrics, needles & charts plus classes & stitch groups.

4475 SW Scholls Ferry Rd #158 (Portland)

“Low-key shop offering threads, fabrics, needles & charts plus classes & stitch groups.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

18069 NW Evergreen Pkwy Center (Beaverton)

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

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Artist & Craftsman Supply Portland SE

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Creative supplies for artists & crafters, from painting & sculpting to bookbinding & origami.

3393 SE 21st Ave (Portland)

“Creative supplies for artists & crafters, from painting & sculpting to bookbinding & origami.”

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Artist & Craftsman Supply Portland N

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Creative supplies for artists & crafters, from painting & sculpting to bookbinding & origami.

2906 N Lombard St (Portland)

“Creative supplies for artists & crafters, from painting & sculpting to bookbinding & origami.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1975 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy Center

“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).

Super Center, 12255 N. Starlight Avenue, Jantzen Beach Center (Portland)

“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).

International Corporate Center, 11719 NE Glenn Widing Dr (Portland)

“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.

11579 SW Pacific Hwy (Portland)

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

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Whimzees Scrapbook Studio

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Crafts store specializing in scrapbooking & greeting-card supplies also offers classes.

16630 SW Shaw St Ste K (Beaverton)

“Crafts store specializing in scrapbooking & greeting-card supplies also offers classes.”

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Jackpot Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Enduring source for new & used vinyl records, CDs, DVDs & collectibles, plus in-store performances.

3574 SE Hawthorne Blvd (Portland)

“Enduring source for new & used vinyl records, CDs, DVDs & collectibles, plus in-store performances.”

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