The best book, hobby & craft shops in Easton

10 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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Centro Musical

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you're chasing a boutique guitar tone, leveling up your home studio, or hunting that serendipitous vintage find, Centro Musical…

464 W Lehigh Ave (Philadelphia)

“Whether you're chasing a boutique guitar tone, leveling up your home studio, or hunting that serendipitous vintage find, Centro Musical pairs premium instruments with pro audio know how and real talk.”

From the Philadelphia newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Russo Music Philadelphia

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Russo Music Philadelphia is where pedal curiosity meets real deal guidance, with walls of guitars, amps, drums, synths, and recording gear…

1004 Spring Garden St (Philadelphia)

“Russo Music Philadelphia is where pedal curiosity meets real deal guidance, with walls of guitars, amps, drums, synths, and recording gear plus techs who’ll help you slot that new pedal into your signal flow. Stop in, try everything, and leave sounding suspiciously professional.”

From the Philadelphia newsletter, August 18, 2026

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Rustic Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you're crate-digging for vinyl, tracking down CDs you loved in '03, or grabbing a used instrument or accessory you swear you'll…

259 S 10th St (Philadelphia)

“Whether you're crate-digging for vinyl, tracking down CDs you loved in '03, or grabbing a used instrument or accessory you swear you'll practice with, Rustic Music keeps it real with a rotating secondhand stash, plus they buy and trade. A quick Philly run that pays off for Bethlehem collectors.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1206 New Brunswick Ave Greenwich Center (Phillipsburg)

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1708 Chestnut St (Philadelphia)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4447 Southmont Way Southmont Center

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

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Dutch Label Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Craft shop specializing in custom woven, iron-on, and printed labels for clothing and other items.

2929 Arch St #1700 (Philadelphia)

“Craft shop specializing in custom woven, iron-on, and printed labels for clothing and other items.”

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Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room is the country’s oldest running queer and feminist bookstore, celebrating 50 years, with shelves…

345 S 12th St (Philadelphia)

“Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room is the country’s oldest running queer and feminist bookstore, celebrating 50 years, with shelves packed with new and used reads and staff-curated finds like queer horror. Pop in this week, scoop a tote, and support those living with HIV/AIDS, or join the Philly Queer Book Club.”

From the Philadelphia newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Columbus Crossing Shopping Center, 1851 S Christopher Columbus Blvd F (Philadelphia)

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

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Bluebond Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bluebond Guitars is the neighborhood spot for vintage and used finds, pro repairs from an in-house luthier, and lessons on guitar, bass,…

1524 Sansom St (Philadelphia)

“Bluebond Guitars is the neighborhood spot for vintage and used finds, pro repairs from an in-house luthier, and lessons on guitar, bass, drums, keys, and voice. Feeling brave? Their Adult Band Program rehearses you with a coach then puts you onstage at their own venue.”

From the Philadelphia newsletter, August 10, 2026

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