Rosewood Centre,
Barker College
Unwin Road, Hornsby
Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December
Fri 8am–8pm︱Sat–Sun 8am–4pm
Organised and run by a team of dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers, the Giant Book Fair will once again be held at the Rosewood Centre, Barker College. Experience a Lifeline Book Fair with an incredible selection of over 90,000 books at fantastic prices!
The Giant Book Fair is a major fundraising event for Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney, and all proceeds go directly back into suicide prevention and crisis support.
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More than 90,000 pre-loved books
of outstanding quality, range and scope will be displayed in more than 50 categories – including Animals, Art, Architecture, Biography & Memoir, Business & Law, Children's & Young Adults, Cookery, Craft, Fiction, Gardening, History & Politics, Literature, Military, Music, Old Favourites, Psychology, Science, Sci Fi, Sport, Study Guides & Textbooks, Transport and Travel.
In addition to books, you can explore a breathtaking variety of vinyl records and jigsaw puzzles—all at fantastic prices. Plus, we also have a collection of Special Books for sale. Our extensive selection offers something for everyone, making this event a must-visit for families and collectors alike.
Find out more
Venue layout
Planning your visit? Check out the full venue layout map to easily navigate the different book categories, payment areas, and entry points across the hall.
Special Books
Explore our collection of Special Books for sale, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. These have been thoroughly researched to ensure their authenticity, so book lovers will need to act quickly to secure these limited editions!
How to get there
Barker College is conveniently located on Unwin Road in Hornsby, with a bus stop directly in front of the College. There is also the nearby Waitara Train Station, making it easy to access by public transport or car.
View the flyer
Download the 2026 GIANT Book Fair flyer to help spread the word with family, friends and fellow book lovers.
View the media release
Read the 2026 GIANT Book Fair media release for key event details, a sneak peek at what's on offer, and event highlights.
Accessibility
Please note the lift in the Rosewood Centre at Barker College will be out of service during the Book Fair, which will affect customers who are unable to use stairs. If you need level access, you can use the uphill path, marked by arrows, from the far end of the Rosewood Car Park. Customers with significant mobility limitations should call 02 8580 4532 to arrange access.
Don’t forget to bring your bags!
And please, do not drop book donations off at the Book Fair.
Please use one of our three drop-off locations instead.
Interested in volunteering?
Love books? So do we! Join our book volunteer team!