The best book, hobby & craft shops in Richland County

6 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 · 6 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 (Columbia) · ✓ 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 (Columbia)

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

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City Art

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

City Art is where Columbia's makers stock up on serious art supplies, from acrylics and oils to watercolor, sculpting and drafting. Browse…

1224-B Lincoln St (Columbia) · ✓ checked Aug 14

“City Art is where Columbia's makers stock up on serious art supplies, from acrylics and oils to watercolor, sculpting and drafting. Browse the galleries for fresh work by represented artists, take a class to jumpstart a project, or let their framing pros give your favorite piece the glow-up it deserves this week.”

From the Columbia newsletter, August 20, 2026

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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 (Columbia)

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

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Star Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From first-chair hopefuls to parents grabbing last-minute reeds, Star Music Company has you covered with back-to-school rentals, lessons,…

1322 Assembly St (Columbia)

“From first-chair hopefuls to parents grabbing last-minute reeds, Star Music Company has you covered with back-to-school rentals, lessons, and a deep lineup of band, orchestra, guitar, and percussion gear from trusted brands. Since 1962, they’ve kept Columbia playing... consider this your weekly nudge to tune up.”

From the Columbia newsletter, October 8, 2026

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City Art

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

City Art is where Midlands makers stock up on legit art supplies, then wander through rotating exhibitions for a quick hit of inspiration.…

1224 Lincoln St (Columbia)

“City Art is where Midlands makers stock up on legit art supplies, then wander through rotating exhibitions for a quick hit of inspiration. From acrylics to watercolor to clay, plus classes and custom framing, it’s a one-stop refresh for your creative brain this week.”

From the Columbia newsletter, October 1, 2026

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