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A young man holding a large stack of books at the Big Book Sale
Photo credit: CBC

May 12–22
Calgary Curling Club
720 3rd Street NW

More than 150,000 gently used and wonderfully organized books await you at the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale. This is a reader’s paradise and now you can shop the sale three ways: on the first two days by appointment, later as the crowds thin out or on our incredible special days.

shop the Big Book Sale!

With plenty of room for books, volunteers and guests – and with tables refreshed daily – our 11-day sale brings you a leisurely, comfortable shopping experience. Yes, we accept cash, debit and credit cards. Yes, you can come as many times as you like. Let the hunt begin!

Map of the Calgary Curling Club showing parking

where is the Big Book Sale?

Find the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale at the Calgary Curling Club, located at 720 3rd Street NW. There’s plenty of free parking at the Curling Club, and if it’s a busy day, Lot 59 is just east of the Club off of Memorial Drive with a connecting walkway.

families that read, thrive

Every time you open a book and read with your child, you build brains and bonds. Reading aloud is a calming activity that brings the chance to grow vocabulary, empathy, problem-solving and more. Children learn to read – and then they read to learn. That’s why we say books open the door to a lifetime of opportunity.

Visit Little Red Reading House for free resources to help nurture your child’s lifelong love of reading.

An image of a father reading to his two sons

buy books faq’s

Thank you for taking a moment to read these FAQ’s before reaching out.

When do I pay the event fee?

The event fee is charged along with your payment for books upon exiting the sale. The event fee is $5 on May 12 and 13; $3 on all other sale days except for the last day, Monday May 22.

What methods of payment are accepted?

We accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Which sale days require a booking?

To help control numbers on our two busiest days, appointments are required on May 12 and 13. To book a spot, follow this Eventbrite link.

How long can I stay?

Stay as long as you like – both on days with appointments and other sale days.

Where should I park?

There’s plenty of free parking at the Curling Club, and if it’s is a busy day, Lot 59 is just east of the Club off of Memorial Drive with a connecting walkway. Parking in Lot 59 is free for Big Book Sale customers on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13.

volunteer

Join the fun and get first pick of books at the pre-sale event.

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donate
books

Give your gently used books to a good cause.

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