The best book, hobby & craft shops in Waco

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

The Barn

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Step into The Barn, a two-centuries-old, hand-hewn beauty filled with one-of-a-kind pieces made by local craftsmen, from hand-forged iron…

608 Dry Creek Rd Suite A

“Step into The Barn, a two-centuries-old, hand-hewn beauty filled with one-of-a-kind pieces made by local craftsmen, from hand-forged iron beds and hand-turned wooden bowls to award-winning furniture and good-smelling soaps. You can even special order something custom for that spot at home you keep staring at.”

From the Waco newsletter, August 5, 2026

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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 (Temple)

“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.

2808 W Loop 340 Ste H14

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

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MC Art Supplies

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Local store supplying artists with a range of paints, glazes, and other essentials, plus pottery and spray paint.

127 N 12th St

“Local store supplying artists with a range of paints, glazes, and other essentials, plus pottery and spray paint.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1200 Richland Dr Suite 1

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

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Tarpley Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Helpful selection of musical instruments to buy or rent, along with guitar repair services, and band instrument sales.

1300 Lake Air Dr #1

“Helpful selection of musical instruments to buy or rent, along with guitar repair services, and band instrument sales.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Outpost for acoustic and electric guitars, drums, pianos, keyboards, basses and amps, plus audio equipment and more.

4314 W Waco Dr

“Outpost for acoustic and electric guitars, drums, pianos, keyboards, basses and amps, plus audio equipment and more.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Westview Village Shopping Center, 521 N Valley Mills Dr

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

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