The best book, hobby & craft shops in Columbia

8 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 · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

Sims Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your guitar needs saving, your kid just joined band, or you're scheming a new pedalboard, Sims Music is the local fix. Family-run…

1110 St Andrews Rd · ✓ checked Jul 30

“Whether your guitar needs saving, your kid just joined band, or you're scheming a new pedalboard, Sims Music is the local fix. Family-run since 1979 with a deep selection, expert repairs, lessons, rentals, and tasty used finds, swing by this week to geek out and leave inspired.”

From the Columbia newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4400 Ft Jackson Blvd, Rosewood Dr Ste 200

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

4611 Hard Scrabble Rd Suite 112

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musical-instrument chain stocking guitars, basses and effects pedals, plus amps, keyboards and drums.

253 Park Terrace Dr

“Musical-instrument chain stocking guitars, basses and effects pedals, plus amps, keyboards and drums.”

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Bill's Music Shop & Pickin' Parlor

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Family-friendly concert venue and shop for fretted goods, plus lessons and jams.

710 Meeting St (West Columbia)

“Family-friendly concert venue and shop for fretted goods, plus lessons and jams.”

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Star Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Long-standing store offering band and orchestra instruments, plus rentals, repairs, and lessons.

1322 Assembly St

“Long-standing store offering band and orchestra instruments, plus rentals, repairs, and lessons.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

244 Harbison Blvd Columbia Station

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

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City Art

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Gallery showing a variety of styles with an art supply store in the basement, classes & framing.

1224 Lincoln St

“Gallery showing a variety of styles with an art supply store in the basement, classes & framing.”

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