Calgary Reads Big Book Sale Non-Appointment Days (May 11-17)

At the 22nd Calgary Reads Big Book Sale, discover 200,000+ gently used and superbly organized books across every imaginable genre--many priced at $4!

This listing features our May 11-17, 2026 days to shop without an appointment. Our first three days (May 8, 9, 10) are by appointment. Get those tickets here.

May 11-17 - No ticket is needed. Come and go any time during open hours. Event fees of $3-5 per adult are added to your total purchase on exiting the sale.

May 15 & 16 are BOGO buy one get one free days on almost all items

May 17 is Fill-a-Box for $20 (Banker's size, yours or ours)

For everything to know about getting here (and coming back again) and making the most of your visit, head to

Yes, you can bring a wagon and yes we have book parking!

Yes, you can bike or take transit

Yes, your pets need to stay home

Yes we take cash and card

Yes, tables are refreshed daily so coming back is always a good idea!

This is the Calgary book sale that raises funds for community early literacy intiatives, like University of Calgary Owerko Centre's Book Bank! Learn more about your impact at www.bigbooksale.ca! Thank you!

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