The best book, hobby & craft shops in Berks County

“Skip the same-old six string and wander Todaro's Music for world instruments you don’t see every day, plus sheet music and method books to actually learn them. They import gear from all over, answer questions by text, and are now in Shillington… go poke around.”

From the Reading newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.”

“Dave Lewis Guitars handcrafts the Lewis Instruments USA line of electric guitars and basses, including the Pipeline, Starray, and Sunray Bass series, and runs a full service repair center for all stringed instruments.”

From the Reading newsletter, October 2, 2026

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

“Guitar and flute shop also offering lessons, repair service and other instruments.”

“Penn Avenue Music is back under new owners and still Berks County’s home for music, with instrument sales, pro repairs, and lessons that actually get you playing. Whether your guitar needs TLC or you finally want to nail that drum fill, consider this your no-excuses nudge for the week.”

From the Reading newsletter, September 29, 2026

“Got a fussy seam, a bow that needs rehairing, or just want a properly set up rental this week, Fegley Instruments and Bows is the local luthier shop that sweats the details. They also restore and build violins, violas, and cellos, led by a maker trained at the North Bennet Street School.”

From the Reading newsletter, October 8, 2026

“Iron Horse Hobby House is the local go-to for RC fun and model railroading, with shelves of RC drift and grip setups, HO passenger sets, and plastic model kits for every obsession. Pop in, grab that kit you’ve been eyeing, then spend the weekend geeking out at your workbench.”

From the Reading newsletter, October 15, 2026