All sales for textbooks and online access codes have been moved to the new FRC Online Bookstore (Barnes & Noble). Pay with PayPal, debit/credit card or textbook voucher. Shipping is via UPS or USPS to your home or to the Bookstore for in-person pickup. Free shipping on orders over $99. (You can no longer buy textbooks in-person at the store).

Download the Spring 2026 Booklist here in Excel Format.

The booklist is available here in PDF Format.

 Updated December 15th, 2025.

Here are some of the programs available on campus to help with the costs of books, online access codes, and school supplies:

• Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)
  • EOPS Application
• Student Equity and Achievement (SEA)
  • Spring 2026 Program Book Voucher/Book Loan Application
• California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids (CalWORKs)
• Campus Assessment, Response, Empowerment & Support (CARE)
• NextUp Foster Youth
• Veterans Services

You may save money if enrolled in more than one of these classes for Spring 2026:

• BUS 106 Principles of Economics/ Macro
• BUS 108 Principles of Economics/ Micro
• BUS 111 Introduction to IT
• BUS 116 Human Resource Management
• PSY102 Introductory Psychology w Kathleen King

Purchase a Cengage Unlimited subscription (4 Months Access to All Cengage eTextbooks) for a flat-fee of $187.50 on the FRC Online Bookstore.

Forest Bathing

How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness

Author Dr. Qing Li

Available at FRC Bookstore for $27 + tax

Some class textbooks are kept on reserve behind the library's main desk. Students must return reserve textbooks by closing time of the same day. Reserve textbooks are for library use only and may not be taken out of the building.

Library Website & Hours

The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) is a partially refundable tax credit of up to $2,500 each year for out-of-pocket higher education expenses including course materials, tuition, and fees for the first four years of college. First enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), the credit was made permanent by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). The credit is applied for by using IRS form 8863.

You must keep a record of your expenses to be eligible!!

Please inquire about P.O. Boxes for Station A Campus Post Office at the FRC Bookstore where you can apply in person, or before you arrive you can complete the Application for Post Office Box Service Form and bring this form with you. When you apply, two valid forms of identification (one photo and one non-photo) are required when you obtain your keys. You must present the I.D.'s at the Post Office. Once we verify your information and receive your payment, we will provide your P.O. Box address and begin your service. Application for Post Office Box Service Form can be used for up to 4 roommates to share one P.O. Box. The Primary Applicant must be 18+ years old.

When you are ready to open a P.O. Box, please come to the FRC Bookstore/Station A Campus Post Office and bring the following items:

• Your completed Application, or you can fill one out when you are there.
• 2 forms of I.D. and one item must contain a photo and one must be traceable to the bearer (prove your phystical address). Both must be current. Acceptable forms of ID include:

Photo ID Options:

• Valid U.S. driver’s license or state non-driver’s identification card
• U.S. Armed forces, government, university, or recognized corporate employee identification card
• Passport, passport card, alien registration card, or certificate of naturalization
• NEXUS or Matricula Consular card

Non-Photo ID Options:

• Current lease, mortgage, or deed of trust
• Voter or vehicle registration card
• Home or vehicle insurance policy
• Note: Social Security cards, credit cards, and birth certificates are not acceptable forms of I.D.

• Payment to open a P.O. Box can be made by Cash or Check (made out to: USPS) ONLY. Startup costs are $50 for 6 months or $89 for 12 months P.O. Box rental.

Renewal payments are due the last day of the month your service period ends. If your payment is late, you will not be able to access the mail in your box. After 10 days of nonpayment, the USPS requires we remove the mail, treat it as undeliverable, and close your box. You may also incur a late payment fee. You may renew your P.O. Box online at usps.com/poboxes or at the FRC Bookstore Station A Campus Post Office. It is your responsibility to pay your renewal fee on time.  If you have any other questions, please feel free to call the Bookstore at (530)283-0202 ext 271 and we will be happy to answer any further quesitons you may have.