The best book, hobby & craft shops in Johnstown

Tucked in nearby Somerset, The Laurel & Leaf Bookshop is a warm little spot matching beloved classics with new discoveries and helping you stumble on the book you didn’t know you needed.

From the Johnstown newsletter, October 17, 2026

SCG Hobby, Indiana is where sports card hunters, comic readers, and tabletop fans all end up anyway, with open gaming tables, tournaments running all week, and a friendly, all-ages vibe. Swing by for Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, D&D, or to finally try that board game you keep hearing about.

From the Punxsutawney newsletter, October 24, 2026

Pop Culture Comics & Toys (Sussex Ave) is the kind of spot where your inner kid high fives your adult self, with shelves of comics, vintage figures, modern releases, and quirky collectibles. They also buy and sell, perfect for turning last year's obsession into your next display piece.

From the Mount Lebanon newsletter, October 22, 2026

Store at Dormont Village Shopping Center offering a selection of used video games, DVDs, CDs, and comic books.

Beyond Bedtime Books is a locally owned indie in Dormont with new and gently used reads, rare and out-of-print finds, a cozy children’s room, and a very popular selection of unique greeting cards. Not seeing the title you want? They’ll happily order it, plus offer spot-on staff recs.

From the Mount Lebanon newsletter, October 15, 2026

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

Tucked on the lower level of Mt. Lebanon Public Library, Mt. Lebanon Book Cellar is the Friends of Mt.

From the Mount Lebanon newsletter, September 24, 2026

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

Pop Culture Comics & Toys is where Pittsburgh buys, trades, and sells the good stuff... comics from the 1940s to today, action figures, Hot Wheels, movie posters, even VHS and video games. Got a longbox or bin to offload?

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, October 23, 2026

White Whale Bookstore keeps it local with shelves full of Pittsburgh authors, smart staff picks, and a cozy cafe that fuels long browse sessions. Swing by this week to catch a reading or just sip, chat, and leave with a stack you’ll actually read.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, October 2, 2026

If you want a one-stop spot for locally made jewelry, home decor, pet goodies and more, Steel City Craft Emporium corrals a ton of area makers under one roof, plus fun vendor events and even balloons, so you can gift like a legend without leaving town.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, August 8, 2026

Whether your kid just got the clarinet call or you're eyeing a step-up horn, Johnstonbaugh's Music Center has you covered with school band rentals, private lessons, reliable repairs, new and used instruments, and even digital sheet music you can print at home. Keep the music routine easy this week.

From the Connellsville newsletter, October 3, 2026

Acoustic & electric guitars are sold here along with violins, flutes and other music instruments.

This week, whether your sax is sulking or a trumpet valve is stuck, Hollis & Germann Music brings expert brass and woodwind repairs, solid new and used instrument options, and easy rentals. They even deliver rentals and accessories to your kid’s school, so rehearsal disasters get fixed fast.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, August 12, 2026

Family-owned since 1955, Music Mart TV & Electronics is where Johnstown area folks snag guitars, TVs, and cell phones, then get installation and real repairs from people who actually know their stuff. It’s the rare shop that fixes what it sells, so your gear lasts.

From the Johnstown newsletter, October 9, 2026

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

If your rig needs love or your fingers need something new to chase, Guitars n' Stuff, Central Pennsylvania's guitar and bass specialists, offers pro setups, fret work, pickup installs, and a constantly rotating stock of new and used guitars, amps, pedals, and PA gear. Buy, sell, or trade this week.

From the Altoona newsletter, August 20, 2026

Whether your guitar's buzzing or your fingers are, Pittsburgh Guitars has been keeping guitarists happy since 1979 with pro repairs, private lessons, and a wall-to-wall mix of electrics, acoustics, basses, amps, pedals and ukes. Stop by this week to ogle Rickenbackers, Martins and the occasional vintage find.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, September 25, 2026

From first chords to stage-ready rigs, N Stuff Music has the good stuff... new and used guitars, drums, keys, pro audio, DJ and lighting, plus lessons and rentals to keep your projects moving. Perfect for leveling up a home studio or finally nailing that riff you hum on the Parkway.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, October 9, 2026

Acoustic Music Works is the local spot for heirloom-worthy acoustic guitars from Collings, Huss & Dalton, Eastman and more, plus mandolins, banjos and the occasional electric temptation. They rotate stellar new and pre-owned pieces and even host intimate in-store concerts, so you can actually hear what sings.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, October 16, 2026