The best book, hobby & craft shops in Johnston

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

Riffraff bookstore and bar

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cozy bookstore offering rare titles, events & Wi-Fi, with a bar for espresso, beer & cocktails.

60 Valley St #107A (Providence)

“Cozy bookstore offering rare titles, events & Wi-Fi, with a bar for espresso, beer & cocktails.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The Crossings at, 371 Putnam Pike Suite 330 (Smithfield)

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

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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 (Cranston)

“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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Creative Reuse Center of Rhode Island

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Creative Reuse Center of Rhode Island turns donated materials into inspiration with memberships, workshops, space to create, and an artist…

50 Sims Ave Space 117b (Providence) · ✓ checked Aug 6

“Creative Reuse Center of Rhode Island turns donated materials into inspiration with memberships, workshops, space to create, and an artist residency. Swing by this week to donate that spare yarn, then scoop up fresh-to-you supplies and jumpstart a project you’ll actually finish.”

From the Warwick newsletter, August 14, 2026

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