Barnes & Noble: Timonium store reopens after nine year absence

Barnes & Noble will open a 17,500-square-foot bookstore in Timonium on Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. The new location at the Lutherville Station shopping center will occupy the former RH Outlet space at 130 W. Ridgely Road, adjacent to Old Navy. This site also housed a Borders bookstore in the past.

The opening marks the company's return to central Baltimore County. The previous Barnes & Noble in the area, located near Towson Circle, closed in 2017. James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble, stated that the company has long enjoyed support from readers in the Towson area. He expressed delight at having a new home nearby in Timonium and looks forward to welcoming both returning and new customers.

Store manager Sheldon Kulbicki described the project as an opportunity to create new memories for customers. Kulbicki recalled the experience of shopping at the former Towson location and noted that many people have missed having a Barnes & Noble in the area.

The store will sell books, toys, games, vinyl records, DVDs, magazines, greeting cards, and stationery. It will also feature a Barnes & Noble Café. For the grand opening, the store will host story time events led by the costume character Corduroy and offer exclusive deals.

The Timonium location is part of a wider corporate shift. After 15 years of declining store numbers, Barnes & Noble is currently expanding. The company plans to open 60 new stores in 2026. The total number of bookstores has risen to 735, up from fewer than 600 in 2023.