The best book, hobby & craft shops in Cranston

4 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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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 4 places · showing the latest additions first

The Time Capsule

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Large shop selling new and vintage comics, along with retro games and vinyl records.

537 Pontiac Ave

“Large shop selling new and vintage comics, along with retro games and vinyl records.”

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Noll Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Noll Guitars keeps local axes playing their best with pro setups, repairs and restorations for acoustic, electric and bass, plus smart…

173 Macklin St

“Noll Guitars keeps local axes playing their best with pro setups, repairs and restorations for acoustic, electric and bass, plus smart upgrades like pickups, bridges and tuners. Their Amp Guy rescues tired amps, and they’ve got strings, cables and more when your gig bag’s looking light.”

From the Fall River newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Weird Providence

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Small store specializing in books and giftware related to author H.P. Lovecraft.

65 Weybosset St (Providence)

“P. Lovecraft.”

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risd:store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Source for art supplies and paper for students and professionals.

30 N Main St (Providence)

“Source for art supplies and paper for students and professionals.”

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