The best book, hobby & craft shops in Whidbey Island

4 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 · 4 places · showing the latest additions first

Click Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From first lesson jitters to pro-level tweaks, Click Music has you covered with instrument rentals, in-store repairs, private lessons,…

1330 SW Barlow St B (Oak Harbor)

“From first lesson jitters to pro-level tweaks, Click Music has you covered with instrument rentals, in-store repairs, private lessons, group classes, and a deep shelf of print music and gear. Swing by this week to tap into a true community hub where your next song, school concert, or jam actually gets off the ground.”

From the Whidbey Island newsletter, September 8, 2026

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The Book Rack

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly book and game store, also featuring a cafe and rentals.

551 NE Midway Blvd #4 (Oak Harbor)

“Friendly book and game store, also featuring a cafe and rentals.”

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Blue Sound Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Blue Sound Music is the kind of dependable, close-to-home music store you call first. Shop online when you’re short on time, tap their…

1694 E Main St Suite B (Freeland) · ✓ checked Aug 26

“Blue Sound Music is the kind of dependable, close-to-home music store you call first. Shop online when you’re short on time, tap their rentals when you need an instrument now, and pop on their newsletter as the site grows so you never miss what’s new.”

From the Whidbey Island newsletter, September 2, 2026

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Ember & Elegance

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you're knee-deep in scrapbook paper or curious about resin jewelry, Ember & Elegance in Oak Harbor has beginner-friendly classes,…

665 SE Pioneer Way Ste 6 (Oak Harbor)

“Whether you're knee-deep in scrapbook paper or curious about resin jewelry, Ember & Elegance in Oak Harbor has beginner-friendly classes, open studio time, and shelves packed with stamps, dies, paints, papers, and charms. Swing by this week, make something, then brag about it.”

From the Whidbey Island newsletter, September 13, 2026

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