The best book, hobby & craft shops in Janesville

“Comics & graphic novels are the focus of this retailer with frequent in-store events.”

“Cozy downtown shop for new and used books, plus toys and gifts.”

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

“Indie bookstore for new and used editions (many with staff recommendations), plus cards and stickers.”

“Thirst Books is Milwaukee’s romance bookstore, fluent in every trope from romantasy and small towns & cowboys to LGBTQIA+ favorites and dark delights. Expect signed and special editions, a friendly book club, and Blind Date with a Book when you want your next read picked for you.”

From the Milwaukee newsletter, August 6, 2026

“If your guitar, uke, or clarinet is giving you side eye, Knapton Musik Knotes, Inc. is your one-stop music shop for lessons, solid repairs, and low-pressure community meetups like Uke Circle and Guitar League, so you can actually enjoy practicing and making noise with friends this week.”

From the Janesville newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Spruce Tree Music & Repair has been Madison’s go-to since 1980 for new, used and vintage stringed instruments like guitars, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, violins, harps and the occasional oddball.”

From the Madison newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Whether your instrument needs a quick fix, your kid wants to try something new, or you’re finally committing to lessons, Family Music Center has you covered with rentals, sales, repairs, and lessons. Serving Milwaukee since 1994, they’ll help you sound good and actually stick with it this time.”

“Cluttered shop selling and renting stringed instruments, with services such as appraisals and repairs on-site.”

“Clean shop stocking a variety of vinyl records and CDs as well as cassettes. Also sells coffee.”

“Familiar, long-running store featuring new instruments and rentals to buy or lease, and quality repairs and maintenance.”

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

“Long-running music shop offering sales and rentals of instruments, plus repairs.”

“Familiar music store featuring new and used guitars, amps and drums.”

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

“Amp, guitar, bass guitar and amp store, with a repair service.”

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

“Local, friendly, knowledgeable art supplier with paints, needlework materials, picture frames and mats.”

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

“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.”

“Musician-run music shop stocking guitars, pianos, drums, violins and other instruments.”