The best book, hobby & craft shops in Sheboygan

13 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 · 13 places · showing the latest additions first

Thirst Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Thirst Books is Milwaukee’s romance bookstore, fluent in every trope from romantasy and small towns & cowboys to LGBTQIA+ favorites and…

5209 W North Ave (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Jul 31

“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

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Lakeside Music - Sheboygan

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Family-owned and full-line, Lakeside Music keeps Sheboygan playing with new and used gear, repairs, in-house lessons, and month-to-month…

809 S 8th St

“Family-owned and full-line, Lakeside Music keeps Sheboygan playing with new and used gear, repairs, in-house lessons, and month-to-month rent-to-own. Got unused instruments? Trade them in, then cue the kids for group music classes and make some joyful noise.”

From the Sheboygan newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Family Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your instrument needs a quick fix, your kid wants to try something new, or you’re finally committing to lessons, Family Music…

5020 W Oklahoma Ave (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Jul 31

“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.”

From the Milwaukee newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Planet Bead

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Beads, jewelry, watches, and jewelry-making services as well as vintage bead necklaces.

The World on a String, 710 N Milwaukee St (Milwaukee)

“Beads, jewelry, watches, and jewelry-making services as well as vintage bead necklaces.”

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Lincoln Music House

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3379 South 13th Street (Milwaukee)

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

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Uncle Bob's Music Center Ltd

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

10220 W Greenfield Ave (Milwaukee)

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

518 S Taylor Dr

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

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Rockhaus Guitars & Drums

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly shop offering a mix of new, used and vintage guitars and amps.

820 E Locust St (Milwaukee)

“Friendly shop offering a mix of new, used and vintage guitars and amps.”

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Lilliput Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Independent record store buying, selling & trading new & pre-owned music (LPs, CDs).

1669 N Farwell Ave (Milwaukee)

“Independent record store buying, selling & trading new & pre-owned music (LPs, CDs).”

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Dreams Unlimited Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Shop stocking guitars, ukuleles, pianos and other instruments; also offering lessons plus service/repairs. Friendly staff, helpful service.

215 E Mill St #1 (Plymouth)

“Shop stocking guitars, ukuleles, pianos and other instruments; also offering lessons plus service/repairs. Friendly staff, helpful service.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Point Loomis Center, 3545 S 27th St (Milwaukee)

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

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Broadway Paper

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cute shop known for a wide selection of greeting cards and gift-wrap, along with art supplies.

191 N Broadway (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Aug 7

“Cute shop known for a wide selection of greeting cards and gift-wrap, along with art supplies.”

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Top Shelf Guitar Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly folks perform tuneups, fretboard maintenance and stringing on guitars (electric, acoustic) and other instruments (amps, drums,…

2358 S Kinnickinnic Ave (Milwaukee)

“Friendly folks perform tuneups, fretboard maintenance and stringing on guitars (electric, acoustic) and other instruments (amps, drums, basses).”

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