Owl's Nest Books has been Calgary's local independent bookstore since 1975, making it the city's oldest. Pioneer bookseller Evelyn deMille founded the shop in the Britannia Shopping Plaza. It carries new books for children, teens and adults, along with journals, greeting cards, puzzles, games, crafts and toys. The shop offers special orders, curbside pick-up, local delivery and wholesale ordering for schools and libraries. It also hosts author events and book signings and runs several in-house book clubs. Hours are Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday noon to 4 pm.