Barnes & Noble Sets New Huntington Station Opening Date

HUNTINGTON STATION, NY — Barnes & Noble of Huntington Station has announced its new opening date: Wednesday, April 2.

Author Tessa Bailey is set to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and book signing at the grand opening, scheduled for 9 a.m., the bookstore announced. She will sign copies of her books, including the "Bellinger Sisters" series and her latest release, "Dream Girl Drama."

The location was set to open this past Wednesday but pushed back its March 26 opening date, citing unexpected permitting issues, Barnes & Noble, Inc. stated in a news release.

The bookstore will feature the new design seen in the franchise's most recent openings. The shop will carry books, toys, games and gifts. The bookstore will also house an updated B&N Café.

"While we were saddened to leave East Northport, we could not be happier with the space we have found in Huntington," said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble, in a news release. "Here we bring the community a completely updated Barnes & Noble and, fittingly, do so right next to the birthplace of one of the greatest American poets."

Barnes & Noble is enjoying a period of "tremendous growth" as the strategy to hand control of each bookstore to its local booksellers has proven "so successful," according to the company.

The bookseller is experiencing strong sales in its existing stores and has been opening "many new stores after more than 15 years of declining store numbers," the company stated. In 2024, Barnes & Noble opened more new bookstores in a single year than it had in the whole decade from 2009 to 2019.

The bookseller expects to open more than 60 new bookstores in 2025.

The Huntington location is one of four new Barnes & Noble bookstores set to open in April, alongside new stores in Florida, Illinois, and Nebraska. Each grand opening has drawn "enthusiastic crowds that wrap around the building," filling the store as the ribbon is cut, the company shared.

"We are so excited to bring Barnes and Noble back to the community of Huntington and surrounding areas," said Store Manager Kyle Goehle, Barnes & Noble Bookseller of five years. "I can’t wait for all the new memories our customers will make with our brand-new bookstore and café!"

Customers can discover more about upcoming events and news by following @bnnyhuntington on social media.