buy books
May 8-17, 2026
Calgary Curling Club
720 3rd Street NW
More than 200,000 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 three days by appointment (stay tuned for links), later on quiet weekdays or on our incredible special days. See our hours below!
shop the Big Book Sale!
With plenty of room for books, volunteers and guests – and with tables refreshed daily – our 10-day sale brings you a leisurely, comfortable shopping experience. Yes, we accept cash, debit and credit cards. Most adult books are $4 and most children's books are $2.
Yes, you can come as many times as you like. Let the hunt begin!
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where is the Big Book Sale?
Find the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale at the Calgary Curling Club, 720 3rd Street NW.
Driving?
To ensure parking access, safety and good neighbour relations amidst nearby road construciton, here are a few suggestions to avoid 3 Street NW and enjoy smoother travels:
*Allow an extra 15 minutes to get to your appointment on May 8-10.
*Park in nearby Sunnyside or Crescent Heights. It’s free 2-hour parking where signed & just a 10-minute walk away. From Crescent Heights, a paved pathway leads from McHughBluff directly to CCC.
*Park in the lot southwest of Eau ClaireMarket. It’s 3-hour on-street parking, and lot parking for $5 flat rate weekends/$9 hr weekdays.
*Get someone to drop you off—not on 3 Street NW—but on 4th or 4A Street, just a 5-minute walk away.
*Bring a wheeled suitcase/ wagon / shopping trolley to help you return to your car with your treasures!
Taking transit?
The closest C-Train stop is the Sunnyside Station 1km west of the Curling Club. Bus 104 from the Sunnyside Station will take you to 5 St. NW, 3 blocks west of the Calgary Curling Club.
Biking?
There are bike racks at the Curling Club and at the foot of the stairs leading to McHugh Bluff.
Friday, May 8 &
Saturday, May 9
9am–8pm
By appointment
(link coming soon)
See details when booking
$5 event fee per adult added to purchase on exit
Sunday, May 10
9am–5pm
By appointment
(link coming soon)
$3 event fee per adult added to purchase on exit
Monday, May 11 to Thursday, May 14
12pm–8pm
No appointment needed
$3 event fee per adult added to purchase on exit
BOGO
Friday, May 15
Buy one, get one on almost all items
12pm – 8pm
No appointment needed
$3 event fee per adult added to purchase on exit
BOGO
Sat. May 16
Buy one, get one on almost all items
9am–5pm
No appointment needed
$3 event fee per adult added to purchase on exit
Fill-a-box for $20 Sun. May 17
9am–5pm
No appointment needed
$3 event fee per adult added to purchase on exit
(Banker's size box - bring yours or use one of ours)
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 and Kids Literacy Collective for free family and educator resources to help nurture a child’s lifelong love of reading.
buy books faq’s
Thank you for taking a moment to read these FAQ’s before reaching out.
Most children's books are $2 and most adult books are $4, however some adult books are $6. Boxed sets will now be priced with a total of individual books. Collectibles are priced according to value.
The event fee is charged along with your payment for books upon exiting the sale. The event fee is $5 on May 8 and 9; $3 on all other sale days.
We accept cash, debit and credit cards.
To help control numbers on our three busiest days, appointments are required on May 8, 9, 10. Links to book a spot will be posted soon.
Stay as long as you like – both on days with appointments and other sale days. We always love seeing kids at the sale! On ticketed days, children are welcome to enter the sale with a parent who has a ticket (children do not need a separate ticket). We have a no-pet policy at the curling club during the sale so we ask that you please leave dogs at home
SEE OUR PARKING NOTE ABOVE! There’s some free parking at the Curling Club, and if it’s a busy day, Lot 59 is just east of the Club off Memorial Drive with a connecting walkway. Please note Memorial Drive construction will affect traffic flow and parking availability in Lot 59.
Boxes must be banker's size or smaller. You can bring your own box or you can use one of ours!
