The best book, hobby & craft shops in Madison
14 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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Graham Crackers Comics of Wisconsin
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsComics & graphic novels are the focus of this retailer with frequent in-store events.
Graham Crackers Comics of Wisconsin
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsLake City Books
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsCozy downtown shop for new and used books, plus toys and gifts.
Lake City Books
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsBarnes & Noble
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsBookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.
Barnes & Noble
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsA Room of One’s Own
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsIndie bookstore for new and used editions (many with staff recommendations), plus cards and stickers.
A Room of One’s Own
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsSpruce Tree Music & Repair
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsSpruce Tree Music & Repair has been Madison’s go-to since 1980 for new, used and vintage stringed instruments like guitars, mandolins,…
Spruce Tree Music & Repair
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsWard-Brodt Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsFamily-run shop selling guitars, drums, pianos and band instruments, plus repairs and lessons.
Ward-Brodt Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsTaft Violins
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsCluttered shop selling and renting stringed instruments, with services such as appraisals and repairs on-site.
Taft Violins
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMadCity Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsClean shop stocking a variety of vinyl records and CDs as well as cassettes. Also sells coffee.
MadCity Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsHobby Lobby
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.
Hobby Lobby
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsHobby Lobby
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.
Hobby Lobby
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsGuitar Shop of Wisconsin
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsAmp, guitar, bass guitar and amp store, with a repair service.
Guitar Shop of Wisconsin
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsLynn's of Madison
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsLocal, friendly, knowledgeable art supplier with paints, needlework materials, picture frames and mats.
Lynn's of Madison
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMichaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).
Michaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsHeid Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMusician-run music shop stocking guitars, pianos, drums, violins and other instruments.
Heid Music
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