The best book, hobby & craft shops in Lake Oswego

19 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 · 19 places · showing the latest additions first

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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Spoke & Word Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cozy local store selling new and used books, plus gifts.

10863 SE Main St (Milwaukie)

“Cozy local store selling new and used books, plus gifts.”

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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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Vintage Musicals instruments store of Lake Oswego

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Vintage Musicals has the Pacific Northwest’s largest selection of vintage classical, electric, and acoustic guitars right here in Lake…

14559 Westlake Dr C

“Vintage Musicals has the Pacific Northwest’s largest selection of vintage classical, electric, and acoustic guitars right here in Lake Oswego, with over 600 in stock, all inspected and set up by seasoned musicians, plus luthiers for pickup mods and other tweaks.”

From the Lake Oswego newsletter, August 7, 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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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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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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Montavilla Sewing Centers

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Relaxed, family-run shop providing new and used sewing machines, plus classes.

429 1st St

“Relaxed, family-run shop providing new and used sewing machines, plus classes.”

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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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Lakeshore Learning Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer with educational products for teachers & parents, including classroom furniture & books.

16901 SW 65th Ave

“Retailer with educational products for teachers & parents, including classroom furniture & books.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Nyberg Rivers Shopping Center, 7705 SW Nyberg St (Tualatin)

“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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Lake Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Local shop since 1970 offering instruments, sheet music & accessories along with lessons & rentals.

15560 Boones Ferry Rd

“Local shop since 1970 offering instruments, sheet music & accessories along with lessons & rentals.”

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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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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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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1900 McLoughlin Blvd Ste 90, Oregon City Shopping Center (Oregon City)

“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).

Ross Center, 11211 SE 82nd Ave F (Clackamas)

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

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