Author: Raquel

Supporting LA Fires

Written by Raquel on January 11, 2025. Posted in Peninsula Picks.

As so many of us who are devastated by the LA fires, we wanted to be able to gather supplies that people will need if they were evacuated or lost their home in the fires. Based on what groups in LA are specifically asking for, we are collecting the following items through 1/19/25:

New toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, feminine products, toothbrushes, deodorant, etc.)
New N95 masks (no fabric masks please)
Non-perishable foods- cans, boxed foods (please check expiration date)

We cannot take items not on the above list. Check out the Mutual Aid LA Network google doc that may have other ways to help.

Thank you so much for the outpouring of support already.

New Hours!

Written by Raquel on November 27, 2024. Posted in Peninsula Picks.

On November 13th, 2024 we expanded our hours! Our new hours are:

Wednesday – Friday 12 pm- 8 pm

Saturday -Sunday 10 am-6 pm

This brings us open 5 days and 40 hours a week. We are thrilled to be able to do this with the support of our staff and volunteers. We hope to see you when we are open!

We will also have a few special hours for the holidays. Be on the lookout and thank you for your support!

We are hiring!

Written by Raquel on October 5, 2024. Posted in Peninsula Picks.

Updated January 2025: We are completely staffed. We will post a new blog when we are hiring in the future.

We are hiring 1 associate.

Come join our team at Peninsula Books as a Bookstore Associate. Please review the job description and if you are interested, send in your cover letter and resume to contact@peninsulabooks.org. Please write BOOKSTORE ASSOCIATE in the subject line.

The position is temporary, however there is an opportunity for it to become permanent.

If you are interested, you need to be available during the following times:
Wednesday – Thursday, and Friday – 12- 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday – 10-6 pm

Annual Banned Book Bash (Sept. 28th)

Written by Raquel on August 27, 2024. Posted in Events, Peninsula Picks.

FUNDRAISER for Peninsula Book Collaborative

Saturday, September 28
5:30-8:00 pm
Peninsula Books (441 Westlake Center)

Join us for a night of celebrating banned books and the freedom to read. We will have banned books available for purchase, silent auction items, and more. Learn how to get involved to “liberate” books and what banned books need to be added to your your TBR list. Light refreshments will be served.

Reception & Silent Auction begins at 5:30 pm
Silent Auction ends at 7:30 pm

Tickets are $20 and includes light refreshments.

We have a limited amount of free teacher tickets so register today!

Weekend Sale (Thurs.-Sun.)

Written by Raquel on August 22, 2024. Posted in Peninsula Picks.

Join us this weekend (Thurs. – Sun.) for a sale on books!

Bargain Books ($5 and less): buy 3, get 1 free (of equal or lesser value)

All Hardcover Books: 20% off

All Biographies/Memoirs: 20% off

Come and grab a stack of books! See you there.

Join us for a Summer Bingo Challenge at Peninsula Books

Written by Raquel on June 3, 2024. Posted in Peninsula Picks.

Welcome summer!!! We are celebrating with having a summer Bingo challenge for adults! Pick up a Bingo sheet at our location beginning Thursday, June 6 or download (links below). Read books and complete Bingo challenge. Return your completed Bingo sheet to our location to receive a completion prize and be entered into a raffle for additional prizes.

Instructions

Bingo Sheet

June is also when we celebrate Pride, Juneteenth, and dads. We have a great selection of books to honor these events/holidays. We also have a pride event on June 13th with author TherActivist! Come on out.

Stay up to date with all of our events from our online calendar. There is something for everyone!

Independent Bookstore Day 2024

Written by Raquel on April 13, 2024. Posted in Events.

Friday, April 26 -Independent Bookstore Spirit Day

We are celebrating our first Independent Bookstore Day this year. We will will kick it off at Gilman Brewery in Daly City for Peninsula Book Collaborative Birthday Bash. We will have Book Trivia, prizes, food and a drink ticket for those who attend. The event is for all ages and you can create a team and come together, find a team there, or play on your own. This is a fundraiser to support the Collaborative. Tickets are $25 and we have a few free tickets for educators/library staff as well. Get your ticket or sponsor the event today.

Saturday, April 27 – Independent Bookstore Day

Join us for our first Indie Bookstore Day. We will have prizes throughout the day, special giveaways, and Indie Bookstore exclusives.

Some things we have in process:

Bookstore Bingo with prizes
Special storytime at 10:30 am!
Treats throughout the day
Kids coloring corner
Prizes with every purchase

Head over to our event page for more updates leading up to the day.

Spring is full of fun events at Peninsula Books

Written by Raquel on March 2, 2024. Posted in Events.

The volunteer team at Peninsula Books is planning events this spring for everyone!

Our author talks will include topics like Alcatraz, supporting families with diverse needs, poetry, and using cannabis.

Our community events will include teddy bear clinics, college workshops, and book art for adults.

We are also planning our Independent Bookstore Day (4/27) activities and 1 year anniversary as a nonprofit!!!

Visit our events page for updates and come out for the fun.

Community Events begin this weekend

Written by Raquel on January 17, 2024. Posted in Peninsula Picks.

Upcoming Events

Since we opened in the fall, people have asked us if we will be hosting events. As an all volunteer led organization, we are relying heavily on volunteers who are interested in creating or hosting events. Thanks to these amazing volunteers and community partners, we now have some great events coming up! Head over to peninsulabooks.org/events to learn more details about any of the events or subscribe to our calendar.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

January

Saturday, January 20 at 11 am -Storytime with Eden

Friday, January 26 at 6 pm- Author Talk with local author Stacey Bowen

Sunday, January 28 at 3 pm – Storytime with Kenia

February

Saturday, February 3 at 11 am – Storytime with Eden

Sunday, February 4 from 11-4 pm – Book Giveaway for teachers

Saturday, February 10 at 6 pm – Film Screening “Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop” co-hosted by Daly City Youth Poet Laureate

Sunday, February 11 at 2 pm – Silent Book Club co-hosted by @Skyline.Bookbox

Holiday Hours

Written by Raquel on December 18, 2023. Posted in Peninsula Picks.

We have expanded hours over the next few weeks. Join us for some cozy weather and reading books. Hope to see you there. We have more books, journals, cards, and gifts. Come see what’s new.

In January, we will return to Thursday-Friday 4-8 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10-6 pm

Upcoming Events