Brown Bookstore Events
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted
244 Thayer Street, Providence, RI • (401)863-3168
• bookstore.brown.edu • shopbrown.com
Please contact us if you are unable to attend an author event but would like an autographed book.
We will do our best to accomodate your request at the author's and publisher's discretion.
Academic Regalia
Seniors can pick up their Cap & Gown starting May 1st
Credit: Oak Hall Cap & Gown
Seniors can pick up their Oak Hall GreenWeaver Cap & Gown starting May 1st at the upstairs registers. Cap & Gown package is $36.00.
- Commencement Rentals:
- --Alpert Medical School, Masters & PhD Graduates may pick up their rentals at the bookstore starting May 16th.
- --Commencement Rentals may pick up their rentals at the bookstore starting May 17th.
Hours for pickup: Mon-Fri - 9am to 6pm; Sat-Sun - 10am to 6pm
Starting Tuesday, April 23rd
Brown Bookstore presents
Credit: Anne Fishbein/Little, Brown & Co.
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls: Essays, Etc.
The Brown Bookstore is proud to be among the independent bookstores that David Sedaris is visiting on his book tour. He will be joining us on Wednesday, June 5th at 6:00 p.m. This will be a ticketed event as seating is limited.
- Tickets will be available starting Tuesday, April 23rd and include:
- --A copy of Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls: Essays, Etc.
- --Admission to David Sedaris' talk.
- --A place in the book signing line based on ticket number.
- --Ticket price is $28.89 - Limit 2 tickets per person.
Please Note: Ordering Tickets online does not guarantee a ticket as they are being sold in the bookstore at the same time. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Order David Sedaris Tickets Online
Location: Brown Bookstore
244 Thayer Street, Providence
Wednesday, May 15th at 7:30pm
Livestream from Lincoln Center in NYC
Credit: danbrown.com
The #1 international bestselling author comes to Lincoln Center in New York City to speak about his new novel Inferno, science, religion, codes, book publishing, movie making, and a few surprise topics. Light refreshments will be served.
Please Note: This will be his only public appearance.
Pre-order your copy of Inferno (on sale 5/14/13) from the Brown Bookstore to guarantee your seat. Call trade customer service at 401-863-3168 for more information.
Pre-order Dan Brown's Inferno online
Location: Brown Bookstore
244 Thayer Street, Providence
Textxbook Buyback
Return your Textboook Rental by May 17th
Credit: MBS
Bring in your textbooks and get some cash to start off your summer right. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Don't forget to return your Textbook Rental. Avoid late fees and return your rental by May 17th.
Location: Textbook Department
Brown Bookstore
Bookstore Sections Moved
Under Armour Store - Now Open!
Credit: Under Armour
Brown Students, get 10% off any Under Armour purchase now until May 22nd!
You may have noticed that some of our bookstore sections have moved. We are making room for our new Under Armour Shop in the Campus Shop. The Children's Section and Medical Books made big moves while other sections moved around in the same area. Please ask at Trade Customer Service if you can't find what you are looking for.
- Biggest changes:
- --Art , Design, and Architecture are on the main floor near the café.
- --Medical Books are now in the Textbook department.
- (Medical equipment, scrubs, and supplies are still on the mezzanine (2nd) level.)
- --Children's Section is on the mezzanine (2nd) level.
Every Saturday Morning
Story Time at 11:00 a.m.
@HarperCollins/Viking Press
Join us for a story every Saturday in our cozy Children's Books section for story time.
Starting this February, the Cub Explorers will also be meeting at 11:00 a.m. on select Saturdays. Keep checking our Events listings for upcoming Cub Explorer events.