buy books
May 9-19, 2025
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 3 days by appointment, 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!
where is the Big Book Sale?
Find the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale at the Calgary Curling Club, 720 3rd Street NW.
Driving?
On sale days, there’s 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. Please note, city construction will affect traffic flow on Memorial Drive and has reduced the number of Lot 59 stalls available. On May 9 & 10 there is free parking in Lot 59. On the Free Sale Day (May 19) from 11 am - 4 pm there is NO parking at the club (save for handicap parking), but Lot 59 is an option and it's $2/day.
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 9 &
Saturday, May 10
9am–8pm
By appointment
See details when booking
$5 event fee per adult added to purchase on exit
Sunday, May 11
9am–5pm
By appointment
$3 event fee per adult added to purchase on exit
(New this year to help ensure parking access and a safe, positive experience amidst Memorial Drive construction.)
Monday, May 12 to Thursday, May 15
12pm–8pm
No appointment needed
$3 event fee per adult added to purchase on exit
BOGO Friday,
May 16
Buy one, get one on almost all items
12pm – 8pm
No appointment needed
$3 event fee per adult added to purchase on exit
BOGO Saturday,
May 17
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 day
Sunday, May 18
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)
Free Book Day:
Every Book is Free!
Monday, May 19
12pm–6pm
No appointment needed
No event fees but we're happy to accept $$ donations by cash or card.
families that read, thrive
Every time you open a book and read with your child, you build brains and bonds. Reading aloud is a calming activity that brings the chance to grow vocabulary, empathy, problem-solving and more. Children learn to read – and then they read to learn. That’s why we say books open the door to a lifetime of opportunity.
Visit Little Red Reading House for free resources to help nurture your child’s lifelong love of reading.
buy books faq’s
Thank you for taking a moment to read these FAQ’s before reaching out.
Most children's books are $2 and most adult books are $4. Collectibles will see a range according to value.
The event fee is charged along with your payment for books upon exiting the sale. The event fee is $5 on May 9 and 10; $3 on all other sale days except for the last day, Monday May 19 (though we'll happily accept $$ donations by cash or card that day.)
We accept cash, debit and credit cards.
To help control numbers on our three busiest days, appointments are required on May 9, 10 & 11. Book your spot!
Stay as long as you like – both on days with appointments and other sale days. We have a no-pet policy at the curling club during the sale so we ask that you please leave dogs at home
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 has reduced parking stalls availabe in Lot 59. On the Free Day (May 19) from 11 am - 4 pm there is NO parking at the club (save for handicap parking), but Lot 59 is an option and it's $2/day.
Boxes must be banker's size or smaller. You can bring your own box or you can use one of ours!
