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BCTC is transitioning bookstore and course material services to a new provider. As part of this change, Barnes & Noble College will continue operating campus bookstores for the Spring 2026 semester, while preparations begin for our new partner, BibliU. Learn more about the transition to BibliU here.

All materials for all BCTC courses will be carried at both locations.

Newtown Campus Bookstore

The Den-Bookstore
626 Pathfinder Circle
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 246-6464

Spring Hours

  • Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

link to BCTC's Barnes and Noble bookstore

If you rented a textbook from either of the BCTC Bookstores and want to return it, please follow the instructions below. 

  • Return in person to either the Leestown or Newtown Campus Bookstore during regular business hours.

  • Ship back to the BCTC Bookstore using our low-cost UPS return shipping label by going to our Rental Book Return page prior to the rental return date. Please use the UPS website to find the UPS drop off location closest to you.

    • You will need to know the email you placed your order with and your order number. Your order number was emailed to you when your order was placed. Please email sm061@bncollege.com if you need this information.

If you missed the Fall rental return date, please email sm061@bncollege.com for further instructions.

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BCTC Bookstores


BibliU Transition

Our goal is to make this transition as smooth and stress-free as possible for students, faculty, and staff. During Spring 2026, you will still purchase your course materials through Barnes & Noble as usual. Additional updates will be shared as we move closer to the launch of our new campus store services.

What to expect

For the Spring 2026

  • Textbook purchases: Both hard copy and digital textbooks will be available through the Barnes & Noble campus bookstore.
  • Textbook rentals: Digital rentals will be available; however, hard copy textbook rentals will not be offered for Spring 2026.
  • Buyback: The Barnes & Noble online buyback program will remain available for Spring.
  • Graduation regalia: Regalia may be ordered online and shipped directly to you. Limited quantities may be available in campus stores.
  • Course charge program: Beginning in Summer 2026, course charge materials will be ordered through BibliU. Additional details will be shared before the transition.
Important Dates
  • May 8, 2026: Last day of business for Barnes & Noble campus stores.
  • May 11–22, 2026: Campus bookstore locations closed during transition.
  • May 20–31, 2026: BibliU prepares new campus store locations.
  • June 1, 2026: BibliU campus stores open.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we transition to a new bookstore partner. More information will be shared as it becomes available.