The best book, hobby & craft shops in Brown County

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

When your guitar buzzes, violin squeaks, or cello sulks, the luthiers at String Instrument Workshop bring instruments back to life with thoughtful setups, crack repairs, custom bridges, bow rehairs, and appraisals. Drop by to chat about your playing style, then leave with a responsive, better-sounding partner in crime.

From the Green Bay newsletter, October 21, 2026

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

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

From first-chair flutes to starter drum kits, Instrumental Music Company has the gear, rentals, and pro repairs to keep your practice from turning into silence. Check out Yamaha and Pearl picks, stock up on sheet music, and book lessons with local teachers to level up this week.

From the Green Bay newsletter, October 15, 2026

Since 1972, Luthier's Workshop has been the local fix-it-and-make-it-better spot for stringed instruments, handling pro setups, refrets, electronics, and vintage restorations, and they stock Taylor and Eastman gear plus amps and pickups. This week, your guitar deserves it...

From the Green Bay newsletter, October 1, 2026

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

Whether you're itching to learn something new or need a meaningful gift, Wonders By Women brings together makers for lessons by appointment, custom orders, and charming Memory Animals.

From the Green Bay newsletter, September 18, 2026

Family-owned purveyor of instruments, accessories and sheet music, plus rental services and repairs.

Jim's Music is the go-to for guitars, drums, band and orchestra gear, plus sheet music, pedals and amps. Their Green Bay crew also handles lessons in-store or online, rentals, and legit repairs, so whether you’re dusting off scales or prepping a gig, this week is a great time to level up.

From the Shawano newsletter, October 10, 2026

Whether your week needs fresh strings, a funky pedal, or a new-to-you axe, Lloyd's Guitars stocks guitars plus ukes, mandolins, banjos, and lap steels, handles quality repairs, and even slings vintage vinyl. Longtime Green Bay shop, and they support vets through Music 4 Vets.

From the Green Bay newsletter, September 25, 2026

Jasper Guitar Company builds boutique electrics and acoustic-electrics in Green Bay with a patented, adjustable carbon fiber back plate that lets you shift resonance for 3-4x sustain and real feedback control.

From the Green Bay newsletter, October 8, 2026