The best book, hobby & craft shops in Temple

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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Loves Guitar Repair

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Strings buzzy, action high, tone off. This week, Loves Guitar Repair can bring your instrument back to life with guaranteed work, their…

2601 N 15th St

“Strings buzzy, action high, tone off.”

From the Temple newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

212 W Veterans Memorial Blvd (Harker Heights)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain of music stores offering guitars, amps and DJ gear, plus lessons and repairs.

2817 W Anderson Ln. (Austin)

“Chain of music stores offering guitars, amps and DJ gear, plus lessons and repairs.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

10000 Research Blvd #158 (Austin)

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

14010 US-183 (Austin)

“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).

Lakeline Market Shopping Center, 14028 N Hwy 183 Bldg C (Austin)

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

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Lakeshore Learning Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer with educational products for teachers & parents, including classroom furniture & books.

9828 Great Hills Trl Suite 500 (Austin)

“Retailer with educational products for teachers & parents, including classroom furniture & books.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2002 E Central Texas Expy (Killeen)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

10225 Research Blvd, Ste 2000 Great Hills Station (Austin)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Bird Creek Crossings, 3550 S General Bruce Dr A120

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

10900 Research Blvd (Austin)

“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.

2805-A N Loop 121 (Belton)

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

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Killeen Sew & Quilt Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store with a selection of sewing machines, fabric, and notions, plus classes and repairs.

2201 S W S Young Dr Ste 107C (Killeen)

“Store with a selection of sewing machines, fabric, and notions, plus classes and repairs.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Variety of guitars and other instruments alongside amplifiers in a no-frills chain music store.

1600 Lowes Blvd Ste 100 (Killeen)

“Variety of guitars and other instruments alongside amplifiers in a no-frills chain music store.”

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