Calgary 
Events Description
Shop more than 150,000+ gently used books at the 19th Calgary Reads Big Book Sale!
Learn all about our special BOGO, fill-a-box and free book days + details about parking and more at www.bigbooksale.ca
Whatever you love to read, you’ll find stacks here! Most adult books are $4 and most children’s books are $2. Proceeds fuel the important work of local early literacy organizations so Calgary’s children can enjoy a bright start in school and in life!
Learn more and get your bags ready! Thank you for helping to grow a thriving reading community!
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $3-$5
$5 event fee per adult added to purchase on exit on May 8-9, $3 event fee per adult added to purchase on exit on May 10-17
Three ways to shop the sale:
1) By appointment May 8 & 9 with $5 event fee on exit
2) Come and go without appointment May 10-14, $3 event fee on exit
3) Sale days May 15-17 (BOGO, fill-a-box for $20)
Most adult books are $4 and most children’s books are $2.
How to get tickets?
At the door: No ticket needed May 10 to 17
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday May 8 to Sunday May 17, 2026
— By appointment
Friday, May 8 & Saturday, May 9 | 9am–8pm
Sunday, May 10 | 9am–5pm
No appointment needed
Monday, May 11 to Thursday, May 14 | 12pm–8pm
BOGO Friday, May 15 | 12pm – 8pm
BOGO Sat. May 16 | 9am–5pm
Fill-a-box for $20 day: Sunday, May 17 | 9am–5pm
Venue & Address
Calgary Curling Club, 720 3rd Street NW, Calgary
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
