Our mission is to operate the best specialty retail business in America, regardless of the product we sell. Because the product we sell is books, our aspirations must be consistent with the promise and the ideals of the volumes which line our shelves. To say that our mission exists independent of the product we sell is to demean the importance and the distinction of being booksellers.

As booksellers we are determined to be the very best in our business, regardless of the size, pedigree or inclinations of our competitors. We will continue to bring our industry nuances of style and approaches to bookselling which are consistent with our evolving aspirations.

Above all, we expect to be a credit to the communities we serve, a valuable resource to our customers, and a place where our dedicated booksellers can grow and prosper. Toward this end we will not only listen to our customers and booksellers but embrace the idea that the Company is at their service.

Summer Reading Program
We sponsor a Summer Reading Program that fosters literacy and puts more than 2 million books in the hands of children each year. The 2008 program focuses on books by popular children's author, Andrew Clements.

Bookfairs
Our stores host thousands of Bookfairs each year, raising funds for the benefit of local schools and libraries.

Storytimes/Costume Character Visits
Our Storytimes and Costume Character Visits entertain and inspire thousands of children each week.

Holiday Book Drive
Our Holiday Book Drive has provided millions of books to disadvantaged children in communities across America.

America Supports You
We have donated more than 300,000 books, toys and games to America Supports You, an organization that supports members of the U.S. armed services and their families.

For more information on this Barnes and Noble Booksellers location and/or events and attractions, please call the number below or visit www.barnesandnoble.com.