New Barns & Nobel Opening In Casper
People now read more than ever. But what we read and how we get it has changed. Most folks are hooked on the screen in their hand, not on a book, magazine, or newspaper. There used to be newspapers, magazines, and bookstores all over. Now they are a rare find.
So it's good to see a new bookstore opening in Wyoming.
The bookseller Barn's & Noble has sent out the following press release:
Casper's first Barnes & Noble Booksellers location is a 13,000+ square-foot store located at 600 Newport Road (Blackmore Marketplace) on the east side of town. The soft opening begins the first week of July 2026, with a grand opening planned for August 2026
They have even launched a Facebook page just for the new Casper store.
They don't just sell books at the new store. If you're into vinyl records, they will have a section for that, too.
If you want a sneak peek, the store is scheduled to soft open on or around Wednesday, July 8. A grand opening event will be held on Friday, Aug. 7.
A soft opening (or soft launch) is a preliminary, limited-run event where a new business opens its doors to a small, select audience—such as friends, family, or VIPs—before its official grand opening. It serves as a low-stakes "dress rehearsal" to test operations, train staff, and catch flaws.
Yes, people still love finding a good book in print and sitting down to enjoy the marvels they find on real paper. There is something extra special about a book, or a vinyl record, and they make great gifts.
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