At Jennifer & Ryan Books, we believe a used book can do more than tell a great story — it can also make a difference close to home. As a small, family-run bookstore in Calgary, we’re proud to source our inventory directly from local charities and non-profits. Every book you purchase helps support programs, services, and organizations that strengthen our community.

When you shop with us, you’re choosing books that give back.

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❤️ Rooted in Calgary. Connected to Our Community.

We live here, we work here, and we’re raising our family here. Supporting local organizations isn’t just part of our business — it’s part of who we are. By sourcing gently used books from Calgary-based charities, we keep stories circulating within our community while contributing to meaningful causes across the city.

Your purchase helps:

Reduce waste

Support local programs

Fund community services

Create employment opportunities

Empower families and individuals in need

That’s the impact of buying used — and buying locally.

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🤝 Where Our Books Come From

Many of our books come from charities and non-profits doing incredible work across Calgary. Here are a few of the organizations your purchases help support:

Veterans Thrift Store

Supporting the Veterans Association Food Bank, this shop helps fund programs for veterans and their families, including food support, mental health resources, and community services.

MCC Thrift (Mennonite Central Committee)

MCC supports relief, development, and peacebuilding initiatives locally and globally. When we source books here, we help fund programs that make an impact around the world.

Goodwill Industries of Alberta

Goodwill creates meaningful employment and training opportunities for Albertans with disabilities. By sourcing books from Goodwill, we help fund programs that empower inclusion and independence.

WINS (Women in Need Society)

WINS supports women and children in Calgary through housing, employment programs, family resource centers, and community connections. Your purchases directly contribute to these vital services.

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🌱 Sustainability Matters

Choosing used books reduces waste, supports reuse, and gives great stories a longer life.
By sourcing locally, we also reduce transportation footprint and keep value circulating within Calgary communities.

It’s better for the planet, better for our city, and better for readers.

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📦 Thoughtfully Prepared, Carefully Protected

Every book we sell is:

Hand-inspected

Gently cleaned

Wrapped in protective plastic

Packed with care

So even though it’s a used book, you can feel confident it will arrive exactly as described — clean, safe, and ready to enjoy.

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❤️ Your Purchase Makes the Difference

When you buy from Jennifer & Ryan Books, you’re not just choosing an affordable, meaningful read —
you’re helping support community programs, charitable initiatives, and the organizations that make Calgary stronger.

Together, we can keep stories moving, reduce waste, and uplift the community we love.

Thank you for being part of our story.