How the book drop works<\/p>\n
The SouthCentre Mall location is part of a larger citywide effort taking place across Calgary from April 24 to May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking to donate, you can drive to the East parking lot near Fish Creek Library and follow the signage for the Stuff-a-Truck drop-off area.<\/p>\n
There will be volunteers on site who will meet you at your car, so you can stay in your vehicle while they take the books directly from your trunk.<\/p>\n
There are also a few other drop-off locations across the city as part of the same initiative, including the Melcor YMCA in Crowfoot, Rundle College, the Calgary Curling Club, and the YMCA in Seton. Each location has set times, making it easy to choose whichever stop fits best into your schedule.<\/p>\n
What you can donate<\/p>\n
You can donate a wide range of gently used items, including fiction, non-fiction, children\u2019s books, cookbooks, audiobooks, and DVDs.<\/p>\n
According to the organizers<\/a>, they especially look for newer releases and bestsellers. Still, books in good condition across a variety of categories are welcome, including books in other languages and select collectible books.<\/p>\n A few items cannot be donated, including dictionaries, religious texts, Reader\u2019s Digest, certain romance series, magazines, library discards, and CDs. If you\u2019re unsure about an older collection, it\u2019s best to check ahead before dropping them off.<\/p>\n Where your donated books go<\/p>\n All the books collected through the Stuff-a-Truck event go toward the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale, one of the organization\u2019s biggest fundraising events of the year.<\/p>\n Once you donate your books, they are then sorted and sold at the sale, with all the proceeds going back to early literacy programs across Calgary.<\/p>\n The funds support initiatives that get books into kids\u2019 hands, encourage early reading, and ensure children have access to stories at home and in the classroom.<\/p>\n Honestly, this is such a simple but feel-good way to give your books a second life. Instead of sitting on shelves collecting dust, they end up helping kids across Calgary learn and grow.<\/p>\n When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Recent Posts: Kaiya is a Calgary-based writer and content creator with a background in marketing and digital storytelling. She has a passion for community-driven stories and covering local experiences that connect people.<\/p>\n
Time: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 100 Anderson Rd. SE, Calgary, Alta
Cost: Free<\/p>\n
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