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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Pioneer Bookshop

The Official Bookstore for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ

Located in historic downtown 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, Iowa. You may visit our store in person or shop in our . You can choose to have us ship to your home, deliver to the campus mailroom, or you can pick up your purchase in person.

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Welcome to the Pioneer Bookshop — the Offical Bookstore of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ

Located in the heart of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community, we offer a wide range of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ apparel and gifts, school and office supplies, art materials, consumer electronics, greeting cards, stationery, toys, and a thoughtfully curated selection of unique gift items.

Our bookshop features an extensive collection of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books. Looking for something specific? We’re happy to place special book orders — and we never charge for shipping.

The Pioneer Bookshop is also your source for required printed textbooks. Beginning in fall 2025, all textbooks will be provided to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students at no additional cost. Students will pick up printed books in-store, while digital materials will be accessible through Canvas, the College’s learning management system.  Learn more about GrinnBooks below or at GrinnBooks. 

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Our reading groups are:

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Welcome Alumni to Reunion 2026
We are excited to see you again! 

Special Hours for the Reunion Weekend are:
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.– p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

 

 Sandy Moffet, special guest of the class of 1976, will read from his novels at the Pioneer Bookshop, Thursday, May 28, at 3:30 p.m. Books will be available to purchase and Sandy will be able to sign them after the reading. Go to to learn more.

 David de Young ’86 will read his poetry on Saturday, May 30, at 9:30 a.m. at the Pioneer Bookshop. For more information, go to .

Introducing GrinnBooks!

GrinnBooks is a College-wide program providing students enrolled at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ access to their required textbooks at the start of each term.  Beginning in the 2025–26 academic year, the cost of textbooks will be included in the comprehensive fee. 

GrinnBooks at a Glance 

Through GrinnBooks, all required textbooks are covered as part of the comprehensive fee. This allows every enrolled student to access required materials on or before the first day of class. Electronic materials will be available through Canvas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s new learning management system) for all a student’s courses. Print materials can be picked up prior to the start of the term from the Pioneer Bookshop. Students should monitor their school email prior to the start of the term for more information on how to access their textbooks. 

This campus-wide program seeks to ensure greater educational equity among students and to remove the cost of textbooks as a barrier to taking a class.

Learn more about GrinnBooks.

Contact Information

Phone
641-269-3424

Pioneer Bookshop
933 Main Street
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, IA 50112
United States

Hours

Regular Hours

Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m

Special Events

Alumni Reunion May 28–31

  • Thursday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

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