Do you have books you’d like to donate to a good cause? Or are you a book-lover ready to stock your shelves with all kinds of treasures for summer reading?
At the 21st Calgary Reads Big Book Sale, discover 200,000+ gently used books of every genre imaginable – and help more children become confident, joyful readers with books of their very own!
Give books: April 25-May 4
Shop books: May 9-19 (by appt. May 9, 10 & 11)
Learn all about donating and shopping books at the Calgary Curling Club! www.bigbooksale.ca.
How to donate books to Calgary Reads Big Book Sale:
- April 25-May 4 at Calgary Curling Club (720 3 Street NE) view hours
- Sat. April 26 12- 3 at Jayman BUILT (3132-118th Ave SE)
- Sat. April 26 10-1 at Melcor YMCA (8100 John Laurie Blvd NW, upper lot)
- Sun. April 27 10-1 at Rundle College (7375 – 17th Ave SW)
- Sun. April 27 11:30-2:30 pm at Seton YMCA (4995 Market Street SE, lower SE lot)
What kind of books are accepted? Gently used bestsellers and new releases are especially in demand, and the sale also has sections of audiobooks, DVD’s and collectibles. Visit the website for the list of what not to donate.
How to buy books at Calgary Reads Big Book Sale:
- May 9, 10 & 11, by appointment ($3-$5 event fee at checkout)
- May 12-15, no appointment, ($3 event fee at checkout)
- May 16-19, BOGO, Fill-a-box for $20 and Free day ($0-$3 event fee at checkout)
Most children’s books are $2 and most adult books are $4. For more details, visit www.bigbooksale.ca
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