Barnes & Noble at University of Rochester

Barnes & Noble at University of Rochester is the official bookstore of the University of Rochester, occupying a two-level space in the College Town development at the corner of Mt. Hope Avenue and Elmwood Avenue in Rochester, NY. The store opened in October 2014 as one of the first businesses in College Town, a mixed-use district developed to serve University of Rochester students, faculty, staff, and the broader Rochester community. It operates as both a university bookstore and a general-interest retail bookstore open to the public.

The bookstore carries a wide selection across two floors, including:

• Fiction and non-fiction books, bargain books, and magazines
• A dedicated children's section with a reading area and story time programming
• University of Rochester apparel and branded merchandise
• Textbook rentals for enrolled students, available by the semester
• Gift items, greeting cards, office supplies, and convenience products

The store accepts major credit cards, Barnes & Noble member cards, and gift cards. University of Rochester and URMC staff can also use department requisitions, as the bookstore serves as a preferred supplier for the university system.

This location functions as a hybrid university-and-community bookstore, a format that distinguishes it from standard Barnes & Noble retail outlets. Its two-level layout and children's programming make it a neighborhood destination beyond its role supplying course materials and university merchandise. The store has been part of College Town since the development's 2014 opening, giving it a long-standing presence in the district.

The bookstore sits at 1305 Mt. Hope Avenue in College Town, a mixed-use development at the intersection of Mt. Hope and Elmwood Avenues adjacent to the University of Rochester campus. College Town includes a 136-room Hilton Garden Inn, residential apartments, restaurants, and a variety of retail shops along Mt. Hope Avenue. The development is owned by an affiliate of the University of Rochester and draws visitors from both the campus and surrounding neighborhoods. Street-level parking and a multi-level parking garage serve the district. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.