The book sale raising funds for Manitoba’s children’s hospital

Books are displayed at the Children's Hospital Book Market pop-up sale at St. Vital Centre in Winnipeg on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Zach Kitchen/CTV News Winnipeg)

Manitobans are invited to shop for a new read this weekend while also raising funds for the province’s only children’s hospital.

The 66th annual Children’s Book Market is set to run from April 24 to 26 at the St. Vital Centre.

At this volunteer-run event, shoppers can sort through thousands of used books, with proceeds from each sale going to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

“The Book Market is an extraordinary example of what volunteers and community support can accomplish for children in our community,” said Stefano Grande, the foundation’s president and CEO, in a news release.

“For 66 years, Manitobans have come together through this event to help families and enhance care for kids across the province and we’re so grateful for the ongoing support.”

The book market will span all the walkways of the St. Vital Centre with offerings from over 80 genres, including children’s books, graphic novels, mysteries and true crime.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

To date, the book market has raised over $10 million for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.