Massive Book Sale and Makers Market Returns
Join us Saturday May 9th 2026 from 10am – 4pm for affordable books, plants, local authors, and more!
From 4pm – 5pm, Community Groups are invited to collect books by donation.
Featuring:
- Affordable gently used books, board games, puzzled, CDs/DVDs
- Plant Sale by the Mount Klitsa Garden Club
- Local authors
- “Literary Lovers” Raffle Basket
All to support the Community Arts Council!
How to donate to the book sale
You can drop off your books at the Visitor Centre
- If you have less than 2 boxes of books, you can drop off anytime in the white bin outside the front doors
- If you have more than 2 boxes of books, please drop off your books at the basement doors, call before you come (250) 724-3412
- If you have a very large donation, please call us to arrange drop off direclty at the storage facility.
- Please note what we will/won’t accept.
What donations we do/do not accept
We appreciate your donation of gently used books and board games!
WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
- Textbooks
- Moldy/damaged books
- Magazines
- Colouring books
- Small hand-bound books
- Cookbooks
- Books with personal information written on them
- Encyclopedias
- Song Books
- Bible study series
Is this the last year of the book sale?
Yes – we have been unable to continue this event as we do not have storage past 2026. If you know of a possible place to assist us to keep the sale going forward, please conatct us.
Why is it a one day event?
We typically hold a two day book sale, but because of the limited storage, we have been unable to collect as many boxes as usual, so we are holding the event for one day only.
What is new this year?
In 2025, we introduced local authors and bookstores to the event, with live readings from books and poetry. This year, we will be expanding the idea by introducing more vendors. However, due to the sound quality in the Athletic Hall, we won’t be having any live readings.
How do I become a volunteer?
Volunteering for the book sale is perfect for those who love books! You will get an opportunity to work alongside other book lovers, feel free to bring headphones to get in the zone, and you can even take home a few books that spark your fancy.
Volunteers at the event itself will be given free refreshments and light snacks throughout the day. More information about volunteering can be found at the Info Session, Wednesday April 29th at 5:45pm. Join by emailing admin@alberniarts.com
How do I join as a vendor?
Being a vendor is easy! Apply using this handy dandy form: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260985823531059
What happens after 4pm?
On Saturday May 9, from 4pm – 5pm, we will be inviting local community groups to pickup the unsold books, by donation.