The store will close during renovations and reopen in late summer.
A much-anticipated second phase of renovations will temporarily close the downtown location of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ Bookstore in July, with plans to reopen later this summer. During phase one last fall, the two-story retail space underwent a major refresh, including the relocation of the Children’s Books section to the first floor.
Phase two will entail a complete restructuring of the store’s layout to maximize space and further improve the shopping experience. Committed to catering to the needs of both University and town of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆcommunities, the store will continue to offer the area’s largest selection of trade books and the latest publications, as well as an extensive variety of gifts, games, and seasonal offerings – along with our ever-popular Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ apparel and gear.
The second floor will be host to tech-equipped study/meeting rooms and private event spaces for community groups, students, and others to meet in a perfectly central location in town. Modern point of sale systems, extended seating areas, and a refreshed Starbucks Café will cap off this phase of the store's improvements.
During renovations at the Post Road location, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ apparel, gifts, gear, and more will remain available at the Stag Spirit Shop in the Barone Campus Center at 1073 North Benson Road.
The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ Bookstore celebrated 10 years at its central downtown location in 2021. The current extensive downtown renovations coincide with plans for a new bookstore operator to partner with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆas the retail store moves into its next chapter as a modern community hub. More details will be provided in the coming weeks.
