The best book, hobby & craft shops in Reading

15 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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Todaro's Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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…

211 W Lancaster Ave (Shillington)

“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

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

Russo Music Philadelphia

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar shop selling electric, acoustic and steel guitars as well as amps, pedals and drums.

1004 Spring Garden St (Philadelphia)

“Guitar shop selling electric, acoustic and steel guitars as well as amps, pedals and drums.”

FYE

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1665 State Hill Rd Ste G5 (Wyomissing)

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

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Rustic Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Secondhand music store offering a selection of CDs, records & musical instruments.

259 S 10th St (Philadelphia)

“Secondhand music store offering a selection of CDs, records & musical instruments.”

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.”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2763 Papermill Rd, Broadcasting Square Dr (Wyomissing)

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

Menchey Music Service, Inc.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

762 Woodland Rd

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

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.”

Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Long-running, LGBT-focused bookstore in 2 buildings with a large inventory of new & used books.

345 S 12th St (Philadelphia)

“Long-running, LGBT-focused bookstore in 2 buildings with a large inventory of new & used books.”

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).”

Penn Avenue Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Instrument shop offering sales, repairs, and rentals, plus lessons on guitar, piano, and drums.

2610 Penn Ave

“Instrument shop offering sales, repairs, and rentals, plus lessons on guitar, piano, and drums.”

Fegley Instruments and Bows

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Violin shop and workshop offering sales, restoration, repair and rental of stringed instruments.

400 W 37th St

“Violin shop and workshop offering sales, restoration, repair and rental of stringed instruments.”

Iron Horse Hobby House

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Well-stocked hobby shop specializing in RC vehicles, plus model trains.

60 S 6th St

“Well-stocked hobby shop specializing in RC vehicles, plus model trains.”

Bluebond Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Small store offering new and used guitars and basses, as well as lessons and repair services.

1524 Sansom St (Philadelphia)

“Small store offering new and used guitars and basses, as well as lessons and repair services.”

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