The best book, hobby & craft shops in Petersburg

3 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 · 3 places · showing the latest additions first

FYE

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.

230 Southpark Cir c26 (Colonial Heights)

“Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.”

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Virginia State University Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From alumni license plate frames and fleece crewnecks to Apple gear, calculators, art supplies, and tailgate must haves, Virginia State…

1 Hayden St

“From alumni license plate frames and fleece crewnecks to Apple gear, calculators, art supplies, and tailgate must haves, Virginia State University Bookstore keeps campus life humming. Great for quick school-supply runs, dorm upgrades, and gifts that say I actually went here.”

From the Petersburg newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Resist Booksellers

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Resist Booksellers is the neighborhood spot for lit from across the African diaspora, with shelves that surprise and staff picks that…

233 N Sycamore St Ste B · ✓ checked Aug 26

“Resist Booksellers is the neighborhood spot for lit from across the African diaspora, with shelves that surprise and staff picks that actually hit. Come for the thoughtful curation, stick around for community vibes and events that make meeting fellow Petersburg readers feel easy.”

From the Petersburg newsletter, September 2, 2026

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