Save Our Barnes & Noble: A Vital Cultural and Social Hub for Park Slope

Dear Neighbors,

For years, the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Park Slope has been more than just a bookstore—it has been a cornerstone of our community. It is a gathering place for Methodist Hospital employees, patients, and Park Slope residents. 

Barnes and Noble is a refuge for readers, a space for students to study, and a hub for cultural exchange. Now, this beloved institution is at risk of closing, and we must come together to ensure that Park Slope does not lose one of its most treasured spaces. A neighborhood is only as strong as the institutions that serve it. Barnes & Noble has provided our children with their first books, hosted readings that have inspired generations, and given us a place to meet, learn, and grow. Losing this bookstore would mean more than losing a place to buy books—it would mean losing a space where friendships are formed and ideas are shared. That's how a community is built and strives. During the last pandemic, many mothers and fathers could still meet and give a semblance of normalcy to their children. At a time when people are increasingly divided and isolated, a place like this represents a bastion of hope for more sharing, more understanding, and more culture. 

We ask residents to sign this petition to support keeping Barnes & Noble open in Park Slope. We must communicate that our community values and needs spaces like this—places that enrich our lives, foster education, and create a sense of belonging.

Please sign your name to demand that Barnes and Noble stay open. Together, we can make our voices heard and fight to keep Park Slope a place where literature, learning, and community continue to thrive.

Sign today. 

Let's keep our bookstore for generations to come.

St. Johns Community (SJCA)