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Bookstore Changes Coming in July 2026

American River College's online bookstore is being updated this summer.

What Students Need to Know

  • Continue using the bookstore links on our websites and within eServices and Canvas to purchase textbooks, supplies, and merchandise.
  • The online bookstore will move to a new provider (Barnes & Noble) in July.
  • Students will use the updated bookstore links once the new store launches.

On-Campus Bookstore Closures

Effective June 26, 2026, we will no longer have on-campus bookstores at Cosumnes River College and Folsom Lake College. American River College and Sacramento City College will continue to have physical campus bookstore locations that students can visit in person.

  • Students at all campuses will have full online access to purchase textbooks, course materials, supplies, and college merchandise.
  • Students from all campuses will be able to make purchases at the ARC and SCC on-campus bookstores.

Temporary Service Interruption

The bookstore transition will take place between July 1 and July 13, 2026. Students should plan ahead if they need textbooks, course materials, supplies, or merchandise during this period.

During the transition:

  • The online bookstore will be unavilable and the ARC and SCC on-campus bookstores will be closed from July 1 through July 12. The online bookstore will be available and the ARC and SCC on-campus bookstores are expected to re-open on July 13.

After the Transition

Beginning July 13, students can use bookstore links on our websites, in eServices, and in Canvas to access the new online bookstore, and the ARC and SCC on-campus bookstores will reopen. Students from all Los Rios colleges will be able to shop online and make purchases at the ARC and SCC bookstore locations.

Important Dates

  • June 25, 2026: Last day to visit the CRC and FLC on-campus bookstores. They will be closed beginning June 26.
  • June 30, 2026: Last day to use the current online bookstore.
  • July 1 through 12, 2026: Online bookstore unavailable; ARC and SCC on-campus bookstores are closed.
  • July 13, 2026: New online bookstore is live and linked from websites, eServices, and Canvas; ARC and SCC on-campus bookstores open.

FAQ

Are there physical bookstores at all four Los Rios colleges?

American River College and Sacramento City College will continue to have physical campus bookstore locations that students can visit in person. However, Folsom Lake College and Cosumnes River College will be no longer have on‑campus bookstores. Students at all campuses will have full online access to purchase textbooks, course materials, supplies, and college merchandise, and can use the ARC and SCC physical stores if they prefer.

Why aren’t there physical bookstores at CRC or FLC anymore?

The increase in students taking classes online, as well as the number of faculty offering free online textbooks, has led to a significant decrease in traffic in our physical bookstores.

At our larger colleges, American RIver College and Sacramento City College, the student population is still large enough to make in-person stores possible. At Cosumnes River College and Folsom Lake College, there aren’t enough students on campus to make that model viable.

However, students at Folsom Lake College and Cosumnes River College – where there will be no on‑campus bookstores – will have full online access to purchase textbooks, course materials, supplies, and college merchandise, and can use the ARC and SCC physical stores if they prefer.

Will there be pop-up bookstores at CRC and FLC during peak times?

Yes, pop-up locations will be available at both CRC and FLC during peak periods. These pop-ups are intended solely for the pickup of textbooks and course materials ordered online. They are not full retail stores and will not offer general merchandise or miscellaneous items for purchase. Pop-up dates and hours are still being finalized and will be published as soon as they are available. As a reminder, ship-to-home is offered at a flat rate regardless of order size, and shipping to any Los Rios campus is free.

When will the bookstores at ARC and SCC be open?

Campus bookstores at ARC and SCC will be closed from July 1 to July 12 while Barnes & Noble sets up the stores. They will re-open on July 13. The online bookstore will be available starting on July 13.