The bookstore and coffee shop will relocate to Germantown Avenue and Washington Lane, taking ground-floor space in a mixed-use development that will include 47 apartment units and a rooftop terrace.
The move represents a new chapter for the business, which has become a gathering place for residents and visitors in the neighborhood.
"Obviously, there's a lot of things out of your control when you're looking to relocate, and you're looking at space. There's what's available, and how big is it," said General Manager Justin Moore. "But I would say one of the top priorities was, let's try to find someplace in Germantown that works for us."
Uncle Bobbie's has built a reputation as both a bookstore and a cultural space, hosting community events and appearances by figures ranging from Supreme Court Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
However, the size of the current location has limited what the store can accommodate.
"In our current space, there were so many authors in that space, so, you know, you could sell 50, 60 tickets, that we weren't really able to accommodate because of the size of the store and other needs with the space, but with the bigger space, we're looking to, bring more authors to the store."
The existing location has also faced challenges, including incidents of vandalism. The new space is expected to allow for increased foot traffic and the ability to host larger events.
The move is slated to take place this fall.