The best book, hobby & craft shops in Washington County

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

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

“Bulk Bookstore makes it painless for Tigard teachers, librarians, and team leads to order 25+ copies of the same book from a 3-million-title catalog, with real book specialists on standby. Classroom sets, book clubs, trainings... consider your next big read handled.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 21, 2026

“Need a fresh stack of board games, shiny new dice, or that last Magic: The Gathering card for your deck? Guardian Games Aloha is the local HQ for tabletop everything, with Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, Pokémon, and a community that loves to shop, play, or compete this week.”

From the Hillsboro newsletter, August 19, 2026

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

From the Hillsboro newsletter, October 14, 2026

“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

“Acorns & Threads is the Portland-area counted cross stitch HQ with walls of fabrics, threads, charts and kits, plus classes, stitch groups and special events to keep your stitch mojo lively. Check their Exclusives for patterns you can only snag here... perfect for leveling up your next project.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 26, 2026

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

“Family owned Andersen Music lives for brass and woodwind repairs that actually sing again, plus rentals of quality brand-name instruments, lessons, and all the accessories your band director swears by. Handy for Forest Grove players and school programs, and a friendly spot to geek out about reeds and valve oil.”

From the Forest Grove newsletter, August 11, 2026

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

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

“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.”

“Lake Hobby keeps Lake Oswego makers rolling, from RC car repairs to 3D printer help and drop-ship support. Stop in when a build goes sideways or you want hands-on guidance, then get back to racing, tinkering, and actually finishing that project.”

From the Lake Oswego newsletter, October 3, 2026

“MIR Music has been Hillsboro’s go-to since 1991 for instruments you can buy or rent, on-site repairs by in-house techs, and lessons from pros (yes, their drum teacher is Ron Hurst of Steppenwolf). Bonus points for the recording studio and G&L guitars ready to test-drive.”

From the Hillsboro newsletter, October 6, 2026

“Whimzees Scrapbook Studio is Beaverton’s go-to papercrafting stash spot, with embossing folders, inks, metal dies, stamps, stencils, plus classes that turn half-baked ideas into brag-worthy cards and pages. Pop in this week for fresh finds from Spellbinders, Hero Arts, Uniquely Creative, and Emily Moore Designs...”

From the Beaverton newsletter, October 8, 2026