The best book, hobby & craft shops in North DFW

14 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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Nadine's Music Manor

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Plano players, Nadine's Music Manor is the low-stress spot for a massive sheet music library, instruments, guitar repair, and legit lessons…

910 W Parker Rd Ste 160 (Plano)

“Plano players, Nadine's Music Manor is the low-stress spot for a massive sheet music library, instruments, guitar repair, and legit lessons in person or online. They've been at it since 1972 and even have a recording studio, with picks spanning K-pop to Joe Hisaishi.”

From the North DFW newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Metroplex Piano

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you're eyeing your first keys or upgrading, Metroplex Piano is an authorized retailer for Yamaha, Schimmel, Bosendorfer, Pearl…

7225 N Central Expy (Plano)

“Whether you're eyeing your first keys or upgrading, Metroplex Piano is an authorized retailer for Yamaha, Schimmel, Bosendorfer, Pearl River and Kayserburg, offering new and pre-owned pianos, financing, plus tuning and restoration from a team that actually helps you find your dream instrument.”

From the Celina newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Creekwalk Village, 801 W 15th St A (Plano)

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

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The Guitar Sanctuary

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store selling guitars, amplifiers, effect pedals, and other instruments, plus repairs and lessons.

6633 Virginia Pkwy (McKinney)

“Store selling guitars, amplifiers, effect pedals, and other instruments, plus repairs and lessons.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3211 Preston Rd #14 (Frisco)

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Stonebriar Centre, 2601 Preston Rd #1204 (Frisco)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Preston Village Center, 8700 Preston Rd Ste 107 (Plano)

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

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pOpshelf

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Discount retailer supplying a mix of home decor, beauty products, toys, and food items.

3333 Preston N Dr #1300 (Frisco)

“Discount retailer supplying a mix of home decor, beauty products, toys, and food items.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1751 N Central Expy, Bldg B Cameron Crossing (McKinney)

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

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The Band Connection!

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Sales & rentals of musical instruments for school & marching bands with a buyback program.

1210 W McDermott Dr Ste 105 (Allen)

“Sales & rentals of musical instruments for school & marching bands with a buyback program.”

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Frisco Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Well-known guitar and string music shop stocking used models, as well as offering repair and setup services.

6726 Main St #410 (Frisco)

“Well-known guitar and string music shop stocking used models, as well as offering repair and setup services.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

900A W 15th St (Plano)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

107 N Central Expy (Allen)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

109 N Central Expy Suite 517 (Allen)

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

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